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KPMG

360 Trainee Review

at KPMG

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: May 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
The role can vary depending on your rotation however, my role consisted of providing support to senior team members through various tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed my program particularly Pre-Covid however, Covid has affected the program a little bit which I do understand.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new hard and soft skills like rolling forward accounts, time management, communicating effectively. However there are certain skills that I already possesed but developed further for the role, such as: using Microsoft excel, powerpoint and various office programs.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is structured in terms of qualifcations however, in terms of rotations there is much of stucture.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I did recieve a lot of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider has been amazing and in particular has worked me around my work and lifestyle to complete my studies
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualifcation has around 15% relevancy to my role,
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many extra-curricular activities and many diversity groups or associations to be a part of.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brand name, good future potential, pushes you out of your comfort zone and provides you with a growth mindset in life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?
Be yourself, research and prepare.
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