Audit Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a really positive experience throughout my internship. My colleagues were helpful and supportive, there was always a great atmosphere and I was given my own work to do most of the time that I was accountable for.

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

    • I was trusted to complete part of the audit work like a graduate trainee and was given good feedback when I completed tasks.

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

    • I didn't have much contact with my manager during the internship, but all of my colleagues who were leading each audit I was part of were exremely supportive and keen to help me learn.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were some times where I could've done with having more work to do; even though I did ask for extra work this wasn't always possible. However, I was rarely given too much to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the same level of work as a graduate trainee for the most part.

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

    • I think I've gained a lot of knowledge and skills about business and accounting that will be extremely useful for the future, though not directly relevant to my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere.

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

    • There wasn't really much organisation of what work I would be assigned to in advance, more of an ad hoc basis which worked some of time as it meant it was more flexible but some more organisation would have been good.

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

    • Everyone around me took time to thoroughly explain work to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After receiving good feedback from my colleagues and manager I am optimistic about my partner interview.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of events/casual drinks organised by both KPMG as well as the team in the office.

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

    • As is expected in Central London.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs, clubs, bars etc.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • My colleagues regularly invited me to other events outside of work.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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