Restructuring Review
by KPMG
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.7
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed my internship as it gave me valuable soft skills but also gave me a better understanding on the firm as well as all the product they offer. The environment was great and people were very friendly.
We had a buddy and a manager which we regularly met up with. Met up with our manager once a week and a buddy regularly as they were always happy to help. People who sat around you were also happy to help
I wasn't left with nothing to do but as I joined in the quieter season for only a month, you have to ask different people to get more work as they sometimes didn't need any help.
Due to the short time span, it was difficult to be responsible for a project. However, I got to join meetings with clients and some of the work I did went to client meetings
We received a lot of training and help. Got to do presentations in front of Partners and had info sessions with different teams which increased my understanding immensely. We also used specific tools which will help in the future such as Market Research and Transaction tools.
The Company
The general atmosphere was good. Teams were split up but there is a hot desk situation so you can sit with different people everyday which meant you got to know more people. Everyone was friendly in the Restructuring Department
The induction day was well organised and useful although I had travel from Manchester to London and back in a day. We found out about our buddy then. When I got there, work came depending on what was available, there was no schedule although our buddy and manager were only recently told we were their responsibility. However, using our feedback, they are actively improving this for next year.
We had a chance to present in front of two Partners who gave great feedback. I also went to training sessions on TPS. Whatever work we did, people would always tell us the wider picture and its importance.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Very appealing, to get my Graduate offer, I did an interview and presentation. As we already had some contact with the interviewer, there was less pressure and nerves. People had great tips on doing well too. They pay for your ACA qualification and are reasonable in your study time
The Culture
Yes, whist there I attended a summer social which was a prized treasure hunt and open bar and food at the end. The graduates tend to eat together at lunch too
It is average. I stayed with my Auntie so do not know about cost of living.
I enjoyed the nightlife, there are loads of clubs and bars to go to in different areas.
You could do secondments and they also have a few clubs to join. They are also welcoming for you to start a new club
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
North West
August 2015
