Summer intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It is a struggle initially because Resource Managers need to place you on long term projects even though you're there for a short period of time. But you have amazingly friendly/flexible people and teams that you can go up to and work for. So after getting used to the work culture, there is nothing to stop you from enjoying your time there.

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

    • Your work is valued/appreciated within most teams. The only downside is that if you're 'free', they can give you work that you're over qualified for.

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

    • My manager had no clue that I was coming. I didn't have support for getting work as they weren't 'responsible' for it. They didn't know much about grad recruitment, partner interviews etc. or anything very regarding answers to my question. But they were friendly and supportive of what I made of my placement.

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

    • I found myself work and tried to remain busy throughout the day. But not too busy as people try to send you off by 5pm.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much but I guess that's not what its about as we're only there for a short period of time.

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

    • Definitely learnt alot of skills including networking ability..

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively but hot desking made it less so if you didn't know everyone!

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

    • No structure at all, which could be good or bad.

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

    • Mostly hands-on learning

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Internship structure is not necessarily reflective of the grad program

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, 30 of us in the same building and they make sure we all meet and get to know each other!

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

    • High but we get paid so its ok.

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

    • I like pubs and it has loads of pubs around!

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

    • Yes, its central so could access whatever interests you.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Banking

London

July 2012

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