Audit Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work much more than expected. Audit involved more client communication than I had been told.

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

    • Everyone in the office was very kind and willing to help me whenever I had any questions

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

    • Constant feedback was provided after each client.

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

    • Unless I was in the office, I was constantly kept busy

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

    • As I was in a regional office I feel I was given more responsibility than those in the London office

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

    • Communicating with colleagues and clients is a skill I will take with me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere but small office so not many people there

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

    • Everything was organised and I was also aware of who I could contact if I was unsure of where I would be.

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

    • I feel they made sure I got the most out of the internship as possible.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have had my final interview with a partner in the London office instead of Plymouth office after the internship and have a graduate job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Attending the office summer party

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

    • Plymouth is rather cheap, compared to London where I study.

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

    • I did not experience any nightlife while I was there.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Comedy nights, group of young people who invited me out

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

South West

October 2013

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