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Women In Technology Insight Program Review

at KPMG

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology, Accounting

Manchester

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
There were brief sessions with each of the sub-divisions within technology such as cyber, engineering, financial modelling etc on the first day, along with an introduction to a case study and time to work on a presentation in teams. The second day was a chance for a more in-death look at some departments and the opportunity to speak to graduates in smaller groups to ask questions and learn more about KPMG. There was also a presentation given on day two to a member of the business.
On the third day all participants took part in the virtual launch pad to potentially secure a place on the following years summer internship program. This consisted of a group discussion around a case study, a reflection exercise on this, and an interview with a senior member of the technology division.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to hear about the different roles in such depth, and I felt like I was able to more fully understand the different areas than just reading the job description from the website.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I developed my team working and presentation skills, through the case study. We also had a session on interview skills in preparation for the virtual launch pad. There was also an introduction to python coding session during the break of the virtual launch pad which was very interesting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Really good! Everyone I spoke with from the company was very friendly and helpful. I really felt like all of the graduates, seniors and student recruitment team wanted me to do well. It was also really great to learn more about the work KPMG are doing to address gender inequality in the technology sector both in and out of the office, and the focus the company has on helping employees with their mental wellbeing.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight week and felt like I got a lot out of the sessions. I especially enjoyed hearing from senior women in tech discuss their career paths and learning about the IT’s her future program operated by KPMG.
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

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
Get your application in early - they recruit on a rolling basis. Also, make sure you really research the company. They have a lot of really great initiatives that they want interns and grads to be involved with.
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