First Year Insight Programme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I greatly enjoyed the insight programme. Everyone was extremely helpful and we were given the unique opportunity to learn about the company.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt highly valued during the two days of the insight programme. Business games and case studies were highly informative, crafted especially for 1st year students.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Everyone was extremely helpful and patient when responding to our queries. I have found the feedback from KPMG consultants after presentation of our case study to be particularly helpful.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • While skills developed during the programme may not be very helpful in my university studies, I am sure they will prove extremely useful for future interviews and assessment centres.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The programme was well-structured, with absolutely no delays or disruptions to planned activities.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • There was an atmosphere of hard work, although in a very friendly, collaborative setting.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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?
  • The opportunity to learn first-hand about the experiences of KPMG employees as well as the complex case study helped me to understand how would full-time work for the company look like.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • By participating in business games and case studies, we have learnt a great deal about inclusive and collaborative company culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I had had my mind set before the event, although it gave the highly valuable insight into various career paths at 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?
  • KPMG put a lot of effort into inviting employees from a variety of service lines and backgrounds. All of them were highly helpful and open.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • As above, we have been given lots of opportunities to interact with employees, not to mention the social event after the first day of the programme.

    4/5

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would absolutely recommend attending this event for any first year student curious about the world of professional services.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

August 2015


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