FS Audit Summer Internship Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work environment at KPMG is truly great, involving a lot of travel and many people that are roughly your age.

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

    • Everyone is really friendly and supportive. The culture of the company is outstanding and you truly get the feel these people are your friends.

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

    • Not much. Management practically left me on my own.

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

    • Although there were some busy days I would say the work-life balance at KPMG is outstanding.

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

    • Not much. I mainly had to do spreadsheets and presentations, though that is to be expected from an intern.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I greatly improved my microsoft office skills and I believe that that knowledge will help me throughout my future career development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was outstanding. Everyone helps each other and create a team based environment helping time pass a lot quicker.

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

    • Not that well organised. During the first couple of weeks it was up to me to find work as I was not even assigned to a project.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Although you do develop some crucial skills during the internship I would not rate the general level of training received as something special.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Quite a good organisation to enter. Offers the opportunity to either develop internally or work for one of their clients (as is often the case).

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Quite expensive as I worked in Canary Wharf.

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

    • There were social events every 2 weeks. Apart from those me and the other interns went out once every couple of days.

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

    • There was always something going on and If you want to "chill out" after a hard day of work there is plenty to do.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2013

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