KPMG Women in Deal Advisory Insight programme Review

Very informative program with lots of content. Lots of opportunities to ask questions. not 10/10 as the information focused on one area of the program, and didn't give as much information about other areas of the program. (high focus on Transactions Services, with less information given about other areas of Deal Advisory (Corporate, Restructuring and Strategy)

Felt very valued, with a lot of events allowing us to speak with members of staff from all levels of the organisation.

A lot of information was given (content heavy and very full on 3 days) however, as stated previously, the information given was mainly focused on a particular area of Deal Advisory, rather than Deal advisory as a whole.

We took part in multiple exercises (both group exercises, presentations, networking events and individually assessed exercises) as well as work shadowing. These all allowed me to see which skills are needed to work at KPMG, as well as what skills are looked for in the recruitment process.

Very well structured, with contact with various members of the company, from all levels of the hierarchy and all areas. From partners to data analyst specialists.

Very much an informal atmosphere, which was beneficial as I felt more comfortable and was hence more willing to ask questions and approach members of staff.

Lots of exercises, networking events, work shadowing. these all allowed me to develop my soft skills.

Work shadowing was particularly useful to see what staff are doing on a daily basis.

The company culture was obvious from the moment the program began. There was a high focus on the values and behaviors which the firm are based on. The assessed aspect of the insight program tested how well we can relate to these.

Lots of information to describe the differences between different departments, what skills are needed and how you can progress through the company

Only reimbursed for "reasonable travel expenses" Therefore had to pay for hotel for 4 nights through personal savings (very expensive due to being in Canary Wharf, and being given only 2 weeks notice before the program began)

Yes, networking events and question and answer sessions took place multiple times throughout the program and were a daily occurrence.

Lots of networking events with a variety of staff from different areas and difference levels of the firm

Not really, more focused on the day to day running. Only found out some things that employees can get involved in outside of work through networking and Q&A session (not formally spoken about within the program)

definitely