Transaction services intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was a brilliant insight into life at KPMG, and I was fortunate enough to be able to put my languages to use.

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

    • Everyone was extremely helpful and always made my contributions feel worthy and appreciated.

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

    • It would have been helpful to have a more structured internship programme, as there were times when we were not very sure whom to approach for work.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • When I was on a project it was fantastic, however there were times when I was waiting to be put on a project which meant that I didn't really have much else to do during the day.

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

    • I was given the right amount of responsibility for someone of my level; I wasn't heading up a project, nor was I constantly photocopying!

    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 have definitely learnt some skills for life, notably with regards to the extensive use of excel. However it was also good training for working under pressure, time management and organisation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly office environment - people worked hard, but also played hard.

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

    • There was no formal structure for the internship process, and I think it would have been more helpful to have some kind of timetable where we had already been allocated to projects/teams.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were given 2 days of training at the start of the internship which really helped to bond us as a team of interns as well as teaching us some basic skills that we needed throughout the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Following the internship, I had a final round partner interview after which I was offered a graduate job which I have accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was always up for having a drink at the end of the week!

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

    • Canary Wharf isn't the cheapest of areas, especially for students, however there is a wide variety of things to do.

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

    • Some of the bars are great in Canary Wharf, but the majority of them close at about midnight, after which you may have to move on to another area to continue the partying!

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

    • I didn't really find many opportunities to get involved in other activities, which I would have definitely liked to have done.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

London

November 2010

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