Tax Vacation Programme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The programme was incredibly diverse in the the work I was given which made my time thoroughly enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was really supportive. I had a buddy, I was given training despite only being there for 4 weeks and I felt that everyone was approachable.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There were great networking opprotrunities to build you professional network which can lead on to development opportuniteis

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A range of work, events outside of work and training.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • -Very Engaging -Professional and Competitive -Industry Specific -Lots of Support

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was very surprised with regards to the level of training I was given for just 4 weeks. This including an induction day to KPMG and two days in London at the Tax Business School.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Tax is hugely diverse and therfore there are bound to be more opportunities within KPMG yet to be discovered.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Where I expressed preferences, these were fulfilled by my performance manager to help me get a greater idea of various services in KPMG.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This is a great taster into what life can be like in one of the big 4. In just four weeks you can see the commitment KPMG puts in to your development which I believe is a stand out factor.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2016

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