Audit Associate Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Was a superb 6 months. Great to get an experience in a top firm in London, with the bonus of being paid.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was friendly

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

    • There were regular meetings with my performance manager to keep him in the loop

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

    • Either very very busy, or had not much to do

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

    • An appropriate level for the type of work I was doing

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

    • The experience of working in a professional service firm was invaluable

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always friendly

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

    • Some good some bad. Took a while to get set up

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

    • Some training, mainly on the job

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really love to get a job

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on brilliantly

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

    • London is london.

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

    • London is London!

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

    • A few, but didn't have much time

    3/5
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London

October 2012

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