Legal Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • This was my first major job, initially i found the job quite challenging but as time went on I got the jist of the job which made it very enjoyable.

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

    • My Senior Campaign Manager gave me an opportunity to work on his campaign and recognised my ability. He was very pleased with my effort and work as I used to achieve weekly appointments (the account managers to have a meeting with the buyers). Due to this my manager named me one of the top achivers of his campaign.

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

    • My placement mentors constanltly provided support. Initially when I joined I was considered a poor performer but due to constant coaching that helped me to turn around the situation and became one of the best performers of KPMG. Due to this I was given an award for the improved employee of the month in Feb 2013.

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

    • It was normal working hours from 9:00 to 5:30, but the work involved us to be constanly on the phone to key decision makers of a company. In that regards it was quite busy.

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

    • At one point the team performance was low, I was given respobility to achieve extra appointments in order to boost the team statistics up. As a top achiever my main aim was to keep the statistics of the team high.

    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 skills that I have leanrnt helped me to improve my communication skills and at the same time because I have been working with a team, my team work skills have improved in order to deal with them and how to avoid a conflict.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office envoironment varied, some campaigns would have a strict manager and the agents would make sure that they do not upset him. Where as some campaign managers would be friendly in order to make the agents feel comfortable. I had the best campaign as our campaign manager would come up with incentives to increase the motivation of the team.

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

    • The set up was very organised, I was introduced to the campaign then was shown around the building. Then trained about the campaign.

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

    • The company did invest a lot for me because i was going to be there for a year, and due to the fact that i was a poor performer and constant training was given to me as I had to improve.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This would depend on the individual if he would like to work in aa legal envoironment. If this is the case the employee would enjoy the work envoironment. Personally I would like to move on and use the skills and use it for another area such as Public relations or sales.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company would constantly arrange social activities for the employees in the company such as Treasure Hunts, quiz, summer party in the park and Christmas party in a grand hotel.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was quite high however my salary made up for that.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The night life was amazing as I was surrounded by Clubs because I enjoy good music and due to the fact it was surrounded by students which made it easier to relate to other people.

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

    • There were many activities that took place put of work, such as basketball competitions.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Legal/Law

London

April 2014

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