Insight Week Participant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Loved it. It was intense, but I understood the functionings of the firm much better now. And I also got to speak to many of the KPMG employees, who offered me valuable insights into the various areas in the firm.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt valued. The events were tailored specially to our interests, and I felt very comfortable during my time at the firm.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The KPMG employees were all more than willing to offer their advice and opinion on the firm, and they were very approachable and professional at the same time. I felt that there is a very supportive work environment at KPMG.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The business challenge was very interactive, and allowed me to learn to apply the skills and knowledge I've learned at university. It was undoubtedly challenging, but lots of fun as well.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Everything was planned well, and went well.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very positive.

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The Buiness Challenge allowed me to learn and develop many skills - for example, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • Speaking to the partners and graduates at the firm gave me an authentic and honest insight into the kind of work culture the company has.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Observing and listening to many of the employees speak on their experience working under KPMG painted me a pretty clear picture of the company, and the kind of culture that it has.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very valuable. I am now more certain about which area I intend to venture into at KPMG.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I am not quite sure how to claim travel expenses given that I use a student oyster to travel to KPMG.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes. We had a networking evening where I got to speak to many of the employees, and it was indeed very insightful.

    4/5

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

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes we did. They talked to us about volunteering and the various interest-clubs and societies at KPMG.

    5/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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