Summer Intern / Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience, especially working in London and Canary Wharf

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

    • All of the work I did was very well received and I got on well with the team. I was even nominated for an award for one piece of work! I've been asked to come back to that team specifically.

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

    • My buddy was fantastic. I had a number of managers in various teams, who were always willing to help me with any questions/ queries. I wasn't given enough work, however.

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

    • Not very busy at all - I regularly asked for more work to do.

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

    • The tasks I was given were generally internal tasks which would make life easier for the team, and were by no means action critical.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This placement has been exactly what I needed in terms of the experience and guiding my future career choices, but i haven't taken much away from it in terms of skills. I've learnt a few new things, but nothing life-changing.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a good atmosphere generally, everyone was friendly and approachable, and the hot-desking meant that I met a lot of new people. Not much office banter, though.

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

    • Once I got into the team, the placement was well scheduled, but there should have been more done in terms of making people aware that I would be working with them in advance so they could find work for me to do. Also I only found out which department I was going to be in on the Tuesday morning turning up for my first day in the office - not even on the induction day! We should definitiely have been told this in advance.

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

    • Lots of poeple took time to explain to me what it is that they did, so I learnt a lot about the various operations in the company, but on such a short internship you can't expect them to invest much in us.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Looking very postitive and I've been asked to come back even before the start of the grad scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks every Friday night with the interns, and various other social events with the team on Thursdays

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

    • Standard London/Canary Wharf: £4.95 a pint. Accomodation is expensive but I used Airbnb and got a spare room for £20/night

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

    • Good bars in Canary Wharf, but expensive

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

    • Various opportunities for CSR events, but I didn't take advantage of them.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2014

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