Summer vacation student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I found it very enjoyable, my work colleagues were very friendly

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

    • Very valued at no point did I feel like I was a hindrance

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

    • At all times I was given support and guidance whenever I needed it

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

    • Very rarely did not have work to complete

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

    • A fair amount of responsibility, left to complete my 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?

    • As I study accountancy my knowledge from a tactical experience is now greater

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very pleasant, everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming

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

    • Everything was organised very efficiently

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

    • A fair amount of time

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to work here in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Did not really socialise out side of work

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Stayed with a friend so did not cost me anything

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

    • The Edinburgh festival Was on so very good

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

    • Not particularly as only here for 4 weeks and I wasn't often in the office

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2015

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