Summer Vacation Scheme Student (KPMG Global Strategy Group) Review

by KPMG

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was fantastic! Supportive culture paired with challenging work - it was definitely an intellectually stimulating experience that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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

    • I saw clearly how the work that I accomplished contributed to the overall deliverable. I received great constructive feedbacks from my colleagues, and I definitely felt like I was valued.

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

    • My manager was incredibly attentive to my professional development (knowledge of the firm, technical capabilities, building up internal network within the firm). Despite at the beginning I was lacking in some technical skills, he was very patient with me and brought me to speed quickly.

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

    • I felt like it was the perfect balance. The project called for some occasional late nights, but I expected that from the beginning. Personally speaking, I thought that it perfect because it accurately reflected what the reality of the role entails.

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

    • Quite a substantial amount - a lot of my work was utilised in the final deliverable for the client.

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

    • This experience most definitely gave me an invaluable insight into the world of consulting and bolstered my technical capabilities. This understanding of the industry an the enhancement of my technical capabilities will definitely assist me in my degree studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general ambiance of the office was quite face-paced and serious. However, with that being said, people are really kind and are always willing to engage in a fun conversation!

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

    • The general structure was quite well organised - however, I do wish that there were more chances for me to interact and engage with the other interns.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Within the team, I definitely felt like I was being trained and developed very well. Within the division, I also felt the same way. Training is always available within the firm, the key thing is taking the initiative to seek out these training materials

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With KPMG Global Strategy Group being an up and rising division, and the general demand for consulting increasing. It is quite appealing to join an in-house strategy division that will be growing organically in this high-growth industry.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few socials - but unfortunately I did not feel like there were enough opportunities to bond with and get to know other interns.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is London - it is as expensive as it gets but it was expected!

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

    • Canary Wharf has tons of bars and restaurants - so it was quite a lively social scene. Nothing like Shoreditch, but it had everything that one needs for after-work social.

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

    • There were - but having only had four weeks with the firm, there really was only limited time to do other activities outside of the project work. I did however get a lot of chances to network with colleagues from other departments.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

July 2016

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