One year business placement: Audit Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My year out was an enjoyable experience as I got to learn a great deal regarding how businesses work through working within audit.

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

    • The nature of audit means that you are regularly working with different people in teams. I got along with some better than others but on the whole I felt that I was valued and respected despite being a business placement student.

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

    • On each engagement I was working directly for a senior whom would give me support with my work. My mentor took the role of a coach and oversaw my development whilst I was at KPMG.

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

    • I was usually very busy. More so during busy season at the start of the year.

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

    • Towards the tail end of the placement, I was given much more responsibility as I had a few exams under my belt and experience from working on numerous clients.

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

    • I will take forward the softer skills such as communication and teaming which I have acquired during the year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally the atmosphere was great. It never felt tense whilst I was there.

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

    • Overall, the placement was very well organised. I did not hear too much from HR after I started but I guess that was because I was treated like a normal employee.

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

    • The company paid for my training and also my exams. I felt this was a significant investment and I suspect one which they hope will help me to decide to return after my final year at university.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future prospects are good as they aim to keep the majority of the business placement students as they are familiar with the workings of the firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was great and I got to know the majority of the other placement students including a handful of graduates.

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

    • With the offices in London, living and socialising did not come cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • From my university experience, the nightlife in London is one of the best around.

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

    • There were a number of activities to take part in outside of work, the one that caught my eye was playing on the football team!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

December 2012

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