First Year Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a good insight into the work that goes on inside KPMG

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

    • My 2 weeks were well organised but people didnt really know why i was there.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I met my manager once during the two weeks.

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

    • I had a well structured time table, most of it shadowing as i did not have the training to do the work.

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

    • I did not have the revevant training to be given much responsibility

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I attended an internal training seminar which was extremely interesting and helped me develop presentation skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very freindly but tended to work on their own

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • I feel the firm invested a great deal in giving us an insight into the company more so than any training/ development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A great company who i would enjoy working for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we orangised after work drinks between ourselves one evening.

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

    • London will always be expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Night life if fantastic if you know London well and know where to go.

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

    • I was only on a two week placement so there was no the chance to get involved in the up and coming charoty events.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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