Insight Week Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Good Experience. Learnt a lot and met some nice people. Was a great opportunity to experience one of the big four firms.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Can't really comment. Only there 2 days

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot. There was always someone available to answer any questions and help with the tasks we were set.

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

    • N/A

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

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

    • Can't really comment. Two day programme. There were talks about improving skills and commercial awareness.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • All the speakers gave examples from their careers and case studies.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I went to the insight unsure about working in professional services. However, now I am more inclined to head towards that sector after I graduate

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel costs reimbursed. Accommodation costs were not.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • One networking session at the end of the two days

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. There is a lot on offer. A bit like university with societies and charity work available too.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

August 2015

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