Auditing, Tax, Advisory Review

I found the Two Day Insight Programme to be really enjoyable, it was very informative and gave a detailed outline of KPMG and the kind of jobs which are involved in a career at KPMG. This was extremely useful since I was originally unsure which business area would suit me the best.

During my time at KPMG I was made to feel valued as senior employees take time out of their day to give presentations and they were all very enthusiastic when questions were asked about their personal experience with KPMG. As well as this the employees and graduates we keen to help in the skill sessions which were designed to help develop skills to make future applications and interviews easier.

On both days which I attended the Insight Programme there were two or more employees available if any guidance with a given task was required. They often made their way around the groups themselves to ensure that everyone was clear on the task given and to listen to the progress you were making on the tasks within your assigned group.

I feel that some of the skills learned from having the opportunity to attend the Insight Programme will allow me to perform better in interviews and team working exercises. These skills will be particularly useful when applying for the Summer Vacation Programme.

The Insight Programme was designed to allow you to find out more about the company KPMG itself as well as the different types of client work they are involved in throughout each of the business areas. I found that this was delivered in such a way that by the end of all the presentations I was sure of the business area best suited to me. Also, on the first day you get the opportunity to be involved in some group discussions during the skills sessions and this was particularly useful because it allowed you to get to know the people you were going to be working with for the team exercise the following day.

From the first day the atmosphere is very welcoming. You get to meet other people also on the programme as well as graduates and employees and I found both of these to be particularly encouraging.

For the Insight Programme the company dedicates a lot of time into personal development skills including team work and communication.

From the presentations given by the employees from the different business areas it was clear that a full time role with the company gives you a wide range of opportunities for the future. It was also clear that the day to day tasks involved in a full time role involves a great deal of communication in order to build good client relationships.

It was clear from listening to the employees that they all value culture as most of them have experienced working abroad as part of their careers with KPMG.

In particular I found that the content of the first day allowed me to determine the business area which I would be most likely to pursue in a future career.

The only expense which I had was travelling to London for the Assessment Centre Day which I have not yet been reimbursed

There was a great deal of networking and meeting other employees during the Programme. In particular a Networking event was arranged for the first evening giving you the chance to speak with graduates. This allowed you to hear their experiences applying and getting a graduate role within the company.

The Networking Event was useful as it was beneficial to hear current graduates experiences within KPMG.

During the presentations it was clear that KPMG have various society which you can become involved in out with work.

I think this programme is particularly useful for anyone who is considering a career in a Professional Service firm and definitely for those who are considering applying for the Vacation Programmes with KPMG.