Undergraduate Vacation Programme: Audit Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship purely because of the people. I had such a great support network at KPMG which really helped. My mentor was really helpful in all aspects.

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

    • I was never left in the dark as there was always someone I could go to for help with areas, which made me feel secure during my brief time there.

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

    • We were assigned a mentor from day one whom we met regularly and they were our main source of pastoral care. Generally, they point you in the right direction if they weren't able to give you a straight up answer.

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

    • Pretty busy! I was put on clients in the middle of their "busy season" so I was working non-stop throughout my time there. I still made sure that I made it to all the socials though!

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

    • I felt that a lot was expected of me which I thought was great as I enjoy responsibility.

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

    • My interpersonal skills have been harnessed greatly and also we had to take part in a group presentation and I feel that my public speaking skills have also taken a turn for the better.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great, I felt really welcomed on the introductory day which helped me get settled thereafter.

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

    • There were a few minor hiccups such as IT issues but other than that everything went smoothly.

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

    • The firm provided us with a few days of training and took us out on numerous occasions to network.

    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?

    • I have been informed that I was successful in obtaining a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely, there weren't too many in my service line so I got to know most people on first name terms.

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

    • London is generally more expensive than your typical university town however you can still make ends meet.

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

    • Nightlife in London from what I've heard is good, unfortunately we didn't have much time to sample it.

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

    • There were a range of activities which were promoted by email and through internal notice boards which interns could be a part of.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2012

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