Social Mobility Talent Insight Programme Review
at KPMG
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Tax
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight day consisted of 2 days in office, being presented with various panels, workshops and networking sessions, both generalist and designated for Tax & Law students only. On the third day, we were tasked with the Launchpad assessment centre which was the gateway assessment for the 2025 Vacation Scheme. It consisted of a group task which was assessed by two employees and then a 50minute in person interview with a member of your designated area of the business.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to learn about the different divisions at KPMG, however most of the information was focused around the major lines of businesses. Either Consulting, Tax/Law or Audit. We did not get much information about various lines of businesses in Deals Advisory which I believe most people were interested in. I myself am highly interested in Deals Advisory and we did not get much information about potential roles available and I could not apply to it for the 2025 Vacation Scheme
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
3/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed upon my existing skills of teamwork, as I was tasked with working in a team group discussion for the launchpad assessment centre. As well as this I have developed the skill of communication, as I presented my analysis and thoughts in to the rest of my peers in various exciting workshops. On the other hand I also developed my commercial awareness when I shadowed various workers within the Tax and Law division
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
2/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture of KPMG was amazing
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed to a great extent
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at KPMG
5/5
Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG
Advice would be just to be authentic as possible, they are not expecting people to know everything about the niche divisions, but just show a general interest. It is very important to be a cultural fit
