Summer Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable internship and very rewarding.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and interested in me and I felt very welcome.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My objectives were regularly reviewed and help was always available.

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

    • I was given quite a lot to do and was kept busy.

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

    • Although the jobs I was doing were not of vital importance they were still relevant and needed to be done.

    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've developed a broad overview of accountancy which will help me in the future and I have also developed business skills that are invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a really good place to work where everyone was willing to have a bit of a laugh.

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

    • I found it very well organised and it was set up excellently.

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

    • I didnt receive any training but I didnt need any for what I did.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It was a very exciting company to work for and I found it extremely interesting and would love to go back for a full time job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all went out on a regular basis and had a lot of fun

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

    • London prices, not cheap.

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

    • Amazing, there was loads of places to go!

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

    • There werent many but there were a few.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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