Intern - Pensions Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting internship with friendly and approachable employees

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

    • They often came to me to help with their client work (even if a lot of time it was quite basic things), and I felt appreciated.

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

    • I could always ask my "buddy" for help, and he was very willing to spend a lot of time on any problems I had

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

    • The very beginning of the week wasn't normally too busy, but it got much busier as Friday (and deadlines) approached.

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

    • I was doing some client work and double checking the work of the grad's pretty regularly.

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

    • It's given me a great insight into KPMG and how large businesses work

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We had a few office parties (with free beer!) and everyone in the office seemed fun

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

    • There were a few times where I was in a bit of a limbo, but my supervisor helped me out very quickly

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

    • I went to all the same trainings as the new grads and I felt like KPMG cared about my progression

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I had a partner interview after the internship and found out a had the job a few weeks after that.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • They often went out for lunch together and to the pub in the evening

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

    • London. Very expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The office was just off Fleet Street, so very easy to get pretty much anywhere in London

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

    • I played cricket a few times for the office outside of work hours

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary, Audit

London

October 2013

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