KPMG Pensions Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable experience - was able to get really immersed in the company.

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

    • Given plenty of activities and jobs to keep myself busy.

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

    • The new graduates were incredibly helpful at all times. More senior members not so much but when approach they also offered any guidance necessary.

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

    • Usually kept busy with a variety of different tasks. Some days were quieter than others but that was to be expected.

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

    • Client work was given from Day 1

    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 training given was very helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly - lots of social activities organised for after work.

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

    • Everything except HR was very well organised.

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

    • Put a lot into training and really getting us immersed within the company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Free canteen was a real bonus.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of activities organised.

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

    • Leeds - fairly reasonable.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Financial Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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