Vacation Student - Audit Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Insight was really enjoyable - allowed me to get a better understanding of the company

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The support and time given had been exceptional during my time as I felt as though my colleagues helped me settle into my role. Furthermore, they provided me with tasks with importance.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Support during my internship had been exceptional, I was able to comfortably ask questions when it had been necessary. Moreover, my tasks were always explained to very clearly and if I did not understand, my team explained the work again to ensure that it was clear.

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

    • The skills I have learnt during my internship will allow me to have a more organised system for studying. Therefore, the skills that I have learnt will help to further my studies as well as future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The internship was very well structured as it allowed me to rotate and work with two different clients as well as having a very strong support network which was available.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Positive atmosphere - overall, it was a very insightful experience which allowed me to have a greater understanding of the field and a general day to day in the office,

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

    • Before being put onto a client, we were given a buddy who helped us step and and understand the foundations of using audit software. Furthermore, online training was available therefore there was a number of way in which the company invested in personal training and development.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was a great role in understanding a full time role with the firm as client work was given and I was treated the same as the rest of the team.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The internship allowed me to see that the values which the firm upholds are put into practice in everyday life. It is clear from my experience that people is a significant part of the firm and it is vital that client needs are made.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable as now I have more clarity in the career path I have decided to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • As I was on a away client, I was given great opportunities to network with my team.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2016

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