Vacation Programme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.1/5
  • The Role
    1.9
  • The Company
    2.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was fairly dull but not unenjoyable.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People were always polite and thanked you for work however I felt that I could not add much.

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

    • No manager/supervisor contact.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were busy but for a lot of them I had nothing to do.

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

    • Very little

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I don't do a related degree but the office and IT skills were useful.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Polite but not very social

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Badly, there was no structure.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • None

    1/5
  • 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?

    • It is a big company that treats its staf well. The opportunity to undertake the ACA is also attractive.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Two sets of poorly attended drinks accross the 2 month internship.

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

    • London so very high

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

    • Canary Wharf - so just a few bars and restaurants.

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

    • No, I tried to join a netball team but they were unreceptive.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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