Audit assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • 3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was just right. Everyone seemed to work hard when deadlines were approaching but also socialized.

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

    • I had a mentor from the start to guide me. I always had somewhere to go and something to do, which made it seem vey organized.

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

    • My mentor took the time to explain accounting basics to me. There were regular progress meetings with my counselling manager to see how well things were going.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you work hard and show that you are keen to develop, chances of securing a job are high.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we had 2 days on an induction programme away which gave the interns a chance to socialize.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Restaurants and pubs in central London were very expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London- something for everyone.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • CSR day- a chance to get involves with the community.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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