GAP programme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Loved it so far

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

    • All the staff have been massively helpful and friendly

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

    • When we have the meetings, they're hugely helpful. A shame they dont happen too often

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Nearly always doing something useful

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

    • I've only just started so its understandable

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I cant imagine getting so much out of it anywhere else

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • I wish I knew what to do more of the time

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Considering I had almost no skills, they've invested in me loads

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully, I might even work there eventually

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The best thing about the placement. Other gap year students

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

    • I was in Canary Wharf but at least the parties were paid for

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

    • Have'nt really been out much yet

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

    • Im already doing loads of department activites

    4/5
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London

November 2011

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