Audit Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was for the most part interesting and I was kept relatively busy but it was disappointing to be on the same client for my entire internship.

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

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

    • Everyone on the team was always ready to help and my 'buddy' was particularly attentive and friendly.

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

    • Varied over the 8 weekse but some days I felt bored. For the most part the balance was right.

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

    • I was given my own entity to audit.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was working hard but there was also a relaxed and social atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised by the graduate recruitment department and the team I was assigned to.

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

    • The Company invested a good amount of resources in training me over the 8 week period.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Following my 8 weeks I believe KPMG are a top graduate employer and would be love to work here after university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very little was done to encourage integration with other placement students following the induction day.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • For central London it was perfectly acceptable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were department socials, team meals and drinks events to encourage socialising and activities outside of work.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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