Sumner Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The internship was both insightful and interesting. It gave a thorough impression of what an auditor actually does on a daily basis

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • We were always treated as a member of the team

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Feedback was always given, and we worked with varying levels of management

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were kept busy, but were by no means overworked. A very fair balance!

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was allowed to speak to clients unaided, and was expected to complete simple tasks alone

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It helped to show what my degree will ultimately lead to

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was professional but enjoyable

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was always clear where i was supposed to be

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The process is almost a long interview, so they are tyreating you as a potential employee not just as a work experience student

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job so very appealing!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We had several social events organised, which were very enjoyable

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is in a city centre so the prices were fairly high, that said we were often provided with entertainment for free

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Birmingham offers the best nightlife after London in my opinion

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • They are avaliable, but as a vacation student I would not have expected to get involved with them

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

International

October 2009

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