Vacation Scheme Student, Pensions Actuarial KPMG Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • It was a great insight, varied work and welcoming team.

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

    • Very, valued always had work to do and was made to feel part of the team.

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

    • Lots of guidance, great buddy, helped through all training and anything I didn't understand.

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

    • Very far especially as I will now be working in the field in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured although would have prefered it to be longer as would have got much more out of 6 weeks. 4 weeks is too short.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Great atmosphere, socials with the team, office environment was professional yet everyone was approachable.

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

    • They did CSR day. It was more certain individuals that invested time.

    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?

    • A lot, especially talking to a number of people in the firm of different levels

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

    • Was a good insight into the professional work culture.

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

    • Veyr valuable, talking to people and gaining experience everyday.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • well paid

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

    • yes, my team (actuarial pensions) was incredible and I went on many socials in the short time I was there. The ones that were meant to be larger organised by HR were not successful as they had not been communicated to the teams.

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

    • Really great, a mixture of activities from a sports day to a boat party. Meant I would network with a wide range of people and the office become far less intimidating after meeting everyone.

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

    • Asked about this and seemed to be some sports activities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, it was highly rewarding

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

Actuary

London

October 2016

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