Gap Year Trainee Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Yet to finish it but i'm enjoying the change from education.

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

    • Definetly treated like any other collegue regardless of experience or age.

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

    • Very helpful, people would go out of their way to help me.

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

    • Depends on whether i am working on a client or not. At first when i had no clients it was quite quiet but starting works on client i was generally given a fair amount to do.

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

    • Surprising amount considering i just left school and have no experience in this field whatsoever.

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

    • So far i have learnt a lot and it will definetly be beneficial for me in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but friendly. People got on with their jobs but always willing to be friendly.

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

    • As a gap year trainee i was treated like a graduate in terms of work given, so there wasn't really a specific set up just for the gap trainees.

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

    • Everyone would always try and help me develop my skills and teach me new things.

    5/5
  • 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 more conacts now in this organisation and i will defienlty consider a future career here.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socials were arranged and enjoyable to attend.

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

    • It's London so expensive.

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

    • It's London, the nightlife is always good.

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

    • So far none, but i have heard about volunteering stuff but i can't really judge it at this time.

    3/5
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London

November 2013

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