Summer Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a brilliant experience. I was able to see first-hand what auditors do on a daily basis and how they respond to client needs.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always treated as a member of the team. I was given work that graduate trainees are usually expected to do, which was challenging but also exciting.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was allocated a 'mentor' on my internship who was always available if I had any questions. Feedback was given and managers were always approachable/

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

    • My internship took place just as the team were concluding a Half Year Review for the client. Therefore, it was a busy period for us.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was trusted to contact clients and arrange meetings with them, in order to help me to complete my tasks.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The internship started with a two-day training course. where we developed our presentation and teamworking skills. The skills learnt during the placement will be put into good use when I begin a graduate role.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was always very friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We were told at the start of the internship what team we would be going into and what client we would be based at.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • All interns attended a very enjoyable two day business focus course at the beginning of the internship.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a graduate position for 2010 after the partner interview at the end of my internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were always events arranged for after work by others in my team and also fellow interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is of course quite expensive for going out. In addition, accommodation costs are high.

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

    • Plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from in London.

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

    • All interns took part in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day, where we helped to clean up a public park.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2009

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