Women in Technology Intern Review
at KPMG
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Information Technology, Computer Systems Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
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.
We spent our time learning about KPMG as a whole and then focusing on smaller sections within the Technology sector. We heard from recent graduates and other heads of departments to give a range of insights. Our final day was an interview for a Vacation position.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Hearing about all of the different roles available made it very interesting and also opened my eyes to how many opportunities there are within the Technology field. I didn’t think it would be for me but after hearing from those within those fields I found I was interested in more than one sector mentioned, which I found exciting. Hearing from recent graduates made it easy to see the progression through the company and ease worries about what it’s like starting in such a big company.
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 definitely developed my teamwork and my confidence through speaking in front of so many people on the call, and I also learnt new ways to be polite but still noticed in a call with 30+ other people.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company seemed very open and welcoming, with an emphasis on what you can learn while there rather than what you already know. I found it interesting that they have so many opportunities to give back to the community especially with ITs Her Future, and I thought that that everyone there, no matter what level they are within the company, was extremely friendly and happy to help.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight immensely as I found it really showed me what’s available in the technology sector and also highlighted for me some key areas that I found the most interesting. I enjoyed seeing the different routes available to end up in certain roles and the opportunities available to you outside of work through 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
I would recommend doing your research about KPMG as a whole as well as the specific area you’re applying to, but most importantly make use of any chance to ask questions and network e.g. with LinkedIn as they really love to see someone taking the initiative and going that one step further to show they’re really interested.
