Tax intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship at KPMG, colleagues have been really friendly and helpful.

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

    • I'm very glad that my colleagues don't see me as an intern, but as a part of their family. They had a lot of trust and confidence in me by assigning me some real work.

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

    • Great support from my performance manager, whom arranged many clients' meetings, conference calls meetings, and lunches with partners for me.

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

    • Most days are rather busy, but there were times where I would be relatively free.

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

    • I was given real work, and engaged in real discussions with different partners.

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

    • Definitely learnt a lot, and increased my technical awareness on tax!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly!

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

    • Very well organised which enable me to gain maximum exposure on the real work.

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

    • I had the chance to shadow different partner, attend clients' meetings, and had conversations with different grades of employees in the firm! This has enable me to get real insight of their day-to-day work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Awesome! Lunch allowance everyday, very flexible working environment!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely! Attended a sports event on my first day of intern, and had a couple of drinks event with them as well

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

    • Not too bad! affordable

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

    • Not so much of a nightlife, which suits me a lot, as I'm definitely not a night person.

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

    • Different clubs and societies, celebrations going on all year round.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2015

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