Work Experience Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It varied depending on what I was doing. When I was doing calculations or was more involved with clients it was a lot more interesting than the administration.

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

    • They all made me feel really welcome.

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

    • They were very helpful and approachable.

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

    • It varied, but if I didn't have anything to do I could usually ask around and find something that someone wanted me to do.

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

    • I was trusted to do calculations and other jobs, but was always well supervised.

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

    • I had never worked in an office before, so the office skills alone are incredibly useful. I learnt so much about the actuarial profession and the company as a whole.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very serious about their work, but still had time for a joke and a chat.

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

    • There were no problems.

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

    • Everything was explained to me on a one-to-one basis and there was always somebody around who I could ask a question if I needed to.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted an offer to work with them after I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my department so didn't really see any other students, but it was good among those working in the department.

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

    • I was commuting from home about 45 minutes away by train, so didn't experience much of the cost. I had a lunch allowance in the canteen so didn't even need to pay for my lunch!

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

    • Again, I was commuting from home about 45 minutes away by train and didn't experience much of the nightlife, but it sounded very good.

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

    • I had a CSR day helping a local charity during my placement and heard about lots of things I could get involvd with if I worked for them as a graduate.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2010

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