First Year Internship Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    1.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a very enjoyable experiance and it also gave me a chance to explore London.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Both teams that I worked with tried very hard to feel like I was part of the team and not an outsider looking in.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Any team member was always happy to answer any questions and they always made sure that I understood my task weh they were assigned.

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

    • Most of the skills that I developed have not yet assited in my studies although I feel as I progress in my degree they will assist more.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very well structured.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The working enviroment at KPMG was always warm and friendly.

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

    • As it was only an insight there wasn't very much investment although I feel if I was there for more time they would investmore.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • After this insight I feel that I have a much greater understanding of what an auditor does.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The insight increaded my understanding of the company culture.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It really gave me an insight into wether the life of an accountant was for me or not which has helped me to decide my future career

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid with expenses though the expenses were hard to claim.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were no oppertuinties for me to network outwith of my team.

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were no networking or social events organised for me.

    1/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • As far as I know there were no activities outside of work.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would 100% recommend it!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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