Financial Services Audit Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was interesting and challenging, I was never bored. I also found the people very welcoming.

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

    • I feel I was given tasks similar to those I would be given in the real job. I was not treated as an Intern.

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

    • It was clear help was there if it was needed and everything I was to do was explained.

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

    • I was never bored but was never given too much work to stress me out.

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

    • I was given enough to get an insight into what the job would really be like. I didn'd feel at any time like I was being given anything less challenging intentionally.

    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 most important skills learnt were those gained when out at clients. I felt it was important to learn how it is acceptable to interact in a business environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people I worked with were good fun outside work, but when we were in work that was what we did.

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

    • The company got back to me very quickly and I knew all the details I needed like start date, who to contact in the office etc. HR kept us up to date.

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

    • I feel I was taught how to do things I will need in my future job with the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I have secured a job with the company and look forward to taking this up!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on well with the people I met at work and still socialise with them outside work now. I have also been invited to some of their work social events since the internship which I have attended and am grateful to have been invited to!

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

    • I already lived in Edinburgh so the costs were much the same.

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

    • Again, I already live in Edinburgh so the nightlife didnt change!

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

    • There are CSR days which everyone goes to and drinks after work on Fridays etc. I also went running with some of the girls.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Scotland

November 2010

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