Audit, tax, Business Management Review

the internship was my first experience in such an environment, the program allowed me to experience many different areas of KPMG. This in itself was very fulfilling and enjoyable as it gave a real insight as opposed to a training programme.

This varied with each team, but I found that I was valued more when I made the initiative to contribute more where I could - as it should be!

I was given exceptional levels of guidance, after all I was directly involved in each project (often on client site around London and the country), my understanding of the work therefore becomes a requirement for the completion of the work to a high standard.

Again, this varied very much by team!

I got the feeling that I could dictate how much responsibility I could take very often. Its a question of how much you are willing to learn and put in for the team!

Because of the degree of independence involved, I was able to learn so much in terms of time management and communication with the right people. the work was extremely varied, so other skills that I have greatly improved include analytics, numeracy and motivation during tough periods

KPMG is often based on client site, this depends very often on where you are based and (again) the team in which you are based. The vibe around the central office in Canada square was superb, a very laid back, yet professional atmosphere (think discussing assignments in a lounge-like environment with unlimited coffee refills etc).

I am not sure if the degree of independence given to the interns is reflective of any organisational factors of the vacation scheme itself.

while there was no formal development initiatives from KPMG such as a training program (for audit), development and understanding came rapidly on-the-job.

I keep in touch with many of my colleagues still despite waiting on word from KPMG as to my fate next year

There is time for interns to help each other out, so you are able to get on well and see each other often

It's London, extremely expensive

Nightlife is non existent in Canary wharf, however I felt dis-included from the larger (summer) intern social scene during the summer.

KPMG has so many team/department based events etc, perfect.