Summer Analyst - Risk & Compliance Technology Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my time at KPMG - a great place to work!

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

    • I was introduced as a team member and I was working on projects for clients. I even was communicating with clients alone!

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

    • Full support given; everyone has the time of day to speak to me if/when necessary.

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

    • Reasonably busy - not idle at all, but not so busy that I had too much to do.

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

    • A reasonable about - was given tasks to communication with clients and write up my findings alone.

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

    • Helped me to understand what KPMG does and how client interaction occurs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and hard working. Had good team socials too.

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

    • I had a great team leader that organised my work really well1

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

    • A two-day course for training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After a partner interview, I was given a graduate role (in a different department to my internship).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - a lot of chain emails regarding socials towards the end of the week.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf: it's (relatively) expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't really go out in Canary Wharf.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social clubs were available.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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