Gap Year Placement- Transactions and restructuring Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • So far I am really enjoying it.

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

    • Everyone has made us welcome. A social event would have been nice though to meet all the people on internships of a similar age.

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

    • Due to my department there wasn't much set training available.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At the start there wasn't too much to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was allowed to get on with work and do it.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I haven't finished yet but think it will!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A typical office atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Could have been more training initially. However all the kit we needed was there ready for us.

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

    • There has been a lot of training provided

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully I can get a job with them on the next programme!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • None so far.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cheaper than in London

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

    • Really good city

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I haven't seen any yet.

    2/5
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Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2011

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