Technology Consulting Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my internship at KPMG. I found it extremely insightful and a great learning experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt quite valued by my colleagues as they expressed their gratitude after I completed tasks. At the end of my internship, my manager explained that

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I felt I was given some support by management but I would have preferred some more support and more regular feedback to monitor my progress.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was relatively busy. At the beginning of my internship, I felt I definitely could have been busier but towards the end I had sufficient work.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given quite a bit of responsibility. My main responsibilities involved PMO work.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • A lot of the organization and people skills that I gained during my placement will assist me in my future career. I learnt a lot about project management and team work as well.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere was positive and hard-working. Everyone was friendly and pleasant.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I felt the internship was well organised in terms of intern and networking events. We had plenty of opportunities to interact with fellow interns and also to learn about KPMG from managers and partners. However, in terms of work and experience, I feel the internship could have been more organised as there were days when I didn't have a lot to do and I could have been challenged more.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We had the opportunity to complete various training tasks and attend many events so I felt that the company did invest in us.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Future employment prospects are very appealing, KPMG treat their staff well and provide great opportunities for career and self development.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a great social scene amongst fellow interns and colleagues. There were events twice a week organised for interns and on top of this, my team and colleagues organised team dinners.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living and socializing was quite expensive in the area.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife was decent but as we were in London, we didn't need to travel too far for great nightlife.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not too many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015


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