Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a really good insight into the company.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • They were all helpful.

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

    • I was never that busy, but when I was given work it was interesting.

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

    • Not that much.

    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 skills I've learned will definitely be useful in future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly

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

    • Well organised, but we needed more work to do.

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

    • The put a lot of effort into developing my skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Got a final interview

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all went out for drinks and lunch.

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

    • Edinburgh is quite an expensive city.

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

    • Edinburgh has excellent nightlife.

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

    • There are lots of sports clubs and charity activites to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Scotland

August 2013

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