Apprentice Review

As a apprentice I am required to help with the business development of my team. I am required to research companies who I believe will need our assistance as well as creating proposal which is submitted to potential client. Additionally I complete client work by reviewing the systems and processes they have in place and assist with making these more efficient.

The news skills which I had developed over the course of the programme is presenting, time management, team work, analysis, understanding ethics, being proactive and resilient. Additionally the skills which I have developed was my communications skills, my ability to work as a team and being able to prioritise tasks.

I really enjoy the programme as the firm has provided me with the opportunity to work in a Big 4 company without having a degree. I really love the concept of being able to progress in the firm by taking on exams which is fully funded by the firm. I would always tell myself that I enjoy it to the extent that I would advise people to join an apprenticeship than going to university.

I believe the programme is structured very well as it provides the basis of the company in the first year and what we should be looking forward to in the coming years. The firm allows us to experience different teams during the first three years. During the three years we get to experience 4 placements and then we are able to decide where to work for the next three years. I believe this structure is very well organised as it sets me to have a successful future.

The employer is very supportive in terms how we are enjoying our teams, how well we are doing in our exams and if I require support. The firm has numerous amounts of support such as a 'be well' service where I am able to discuss any mental issues. With regards working in KPMG, every team has a people leader who I am able to speak to regarding any issues I am experiencing while I am in that corresponding team. Therefore I believe my employer provides tremendous amounts of support.

I receive a lot of support from my training provider. I am able to ask questions to my coach regarding any questions I have with the exam I will be doing. Additionally, they also have a forum where I am able to discuss the questions so other apprentices are able to gain from it.

When completing the tuition with my training provider, the tutors will give real life examples of how I can use this knowledge in my day to day activities at work. I feel it got be a little better if they were able to provide as with example situations where I could work through so I get to grasps of how we can use our qualification in our roles.

KPMG have numerous amounts societies which people can get involved in such as football society, swimming society and badminton society. Additionally, KPMG do have a football team where we complete against other firms. KPMG also host professional networking events where people from different firms come down and discuss what type of work they to.

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KPMG is a very friendly firm who look after every one of their employees regardless of race, religion or sexuality. They will assist you with developing as a professional and assist with this at every step. Additionally, they have a wide range of benefits which do come into use in every ones day to day life.

Show KPMG that you are courageous, committed and curious. Have good knowledge of the firm and know why you would like to work here. Have an interest on the business activities which happen outside of KPMG and be sure to show this interest. Finally, be yourself when you are being interviewed as this would go in line with KPMG values.