Audit Work Experience Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was enjoyable, allowing me to gain a fantastic insight into many different businesses and the accounts they have.

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

    • Colleagues were all very friendly and made sure I had proper work to do. They were always happy to answer any questions I had, and appreciated the work I helped with.

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

    • We were given a line manager who was there whenever we needed them. They also set up several review meetings during the intership to assist us with what we were doing well and what could be improved upon.

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

    • Some days were very busy, with lots of different bits of work needing to be completed. Conversely, some days were not and I had to actively seek work to complete for colleagues.

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

    • I felt like I was given quite a lot of responsibility given that I had no experience in what I was doing. The tasks that I was given to do were the simplest part of the Audit process, but they trusted me complete them correctly and individually.

    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 I developed are currently helping me with the Finance side of my Masters degree, but i think the skills gained will be most valuable in the future when I hope to persue a career in accounting.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Most of the time was spent at client sites with Audit teams who were very friendly. The sparse amount of time spent in the actual office had an enjoyablle atmosphere too, with many colleagues checking how I was getting on.

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

    • Overall, it was very well organised as I always knew where I was expected to be and what I was expected to be doing.

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

    • The internship started with a 2-day induction course where we learnt a lot about KPMG and the work it caries out. Also, I felt that by sending us out to work at client sites with senior members of staff was a valuable investment in me, as I learnt so much.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I got a graduate job with KPMG.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, all interns were frequently meeting up for events.

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

    • Quite expensive, but this is to be expected in London.

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

    • Lots of great bars and clubs to go to.

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

    • During the intership, we did a CSR painting a community centre. There was also many social events organised such as Dragon Boat racing.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

November 2010

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