Audit Trainee Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was great and provided me with valuable experience. All who I worked with were friendly and happy to help.

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

    • Colleagues were very friendly and always made me feel part of the team.

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

    • Management were very good and patient with me and supported me while allowing me to fend for myself at times which was a good balance.

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

    • I was very busy and always had audit work to do.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was given many tasks of which the sole responsibility was mine and I enjoyed the responsibility I was given.

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

    • My placement showed me how the course content I learn at University is applied in real life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always nice and friendly.

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

    • The organisation was fairly reasonable, only a few minor mishaps with laptops, log in details etc.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt very invested in and learned a lot.

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

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

    • I was offered a job at the end of my placement and there are many opportunities for promotion once I am qualified.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few events on while I was on placement.

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

    • The same as usual for me as was were I live.

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

    • Fine.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Was offered to attend nights out etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2009

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