Financial Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It has really confirmed that this is what I want to do. I was worried when I was put into Audit because I thought it would involve too much finance. But I loved every second.

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

    • I worked in close teams and spent 8 weeks with my colleagues so I had time to really integrate as part of the team.

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

    • I asked a lot of questions. I tried to understand things rather than just do them. So my team played a big part in guiding me.

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

    • Some days were busier than others but that is the nature of Audit.

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

    • After tasks were explained I was left to my own devices and trusted to complete things in a timely and precise manner.

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

    • I hope this internship will lead me to a career with KPMG.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is tough work and deadlines. But the social aspect of the company is a priority and I loved being involved.

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

    • The induction was in Birmingham - a 7 hour journey from my home office and even further for some others. This wouldn't be an issue apart from the induction finished at 5pm on Tuesday and we had to be in our home offices before 9am on Wednesday. With train times etc this was a struggle.

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

    • I was given key clients and people spent a lot of time working with me to ensure I progressed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I hope I get offered a place. If I do it's still conditional to a 2:1 in my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are loads of sports teams and committees to get involved in and loads of events throughout the year.

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

    • Edinburgh can be expensive - especially as it was during the festival.

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

    • Edinburgh has loads of bars etc and events on all the time.

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

    • Sports and other committees were widely advertised.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

June 2014

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