Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • While working at KPMG, I learnt a lot, met new people and had fun. Working on their on going projects makes you feel like part of the team

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

    • At KPMG, you are placed with a manger as a mentor who tries to make sure you get what you want out of the internship. Whether it's meeting new people or working on various projects, everyone sees you as a team member

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

    • You had a mentor on charge of you from the beginning so if one had any issues, all of had to do was ask your mentor what to do or how to get it done

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

    • Very busy. You always had something to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As a team member, everyone had a part to play if not someone else would have to take up your workload as well. That meant you had to responsible for your portion of work to be done.

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

    • As I am studying Accojnting and Finance, sebof the skills and training have come in useful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very very friendly. Everyone was ready to help or answer any questions you had

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

    • It was very structured. In the first day, we had some training for all the interns around the country

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

    • If one wanted to, there were courses anyone could participate in

    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?

    • Got a job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was. From creating a what's app group for all interns, we also had weekly outings

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

    • I already live in London and KPMG is located in Canary Wharf

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's London

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

    • At the end of the day, you could end up having drinks with your mentors

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Financial Management

London

November 2014

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