1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

To aid engagement teams in providing high quality audits for external companies. Day-to-day ranges from simple admin tasks such as sending out samples to documenting responses from clients for managers to review

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Communication, Organisation, Professionalism, Effective writing, Responsibility

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have loved the programme as it gives me great opportunities to meet people from FTSE 100 companies and grow my network internally within KPMG. A big part of the programme is our progression and KPMG are behind us every step of the way whether it is fellow grads and apprentices to managers and partners.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured with learning modules being spread out to match our workload and adequate time is given to prepare for exams. Regular review calls are organised with the training provider to make sure everything is running on schedule and to answer any questions on a regular basis

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We receive lots of support from KPMG whether it is the internal student support team or assistant managers checking in to make sure the workload is manageable, especially around exam times. We receive regular study leave hours in order to meet training provider deadlines and attend study sessions and exams

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

We receive extensive amounts of training from our training provider. From regular catch up calls to in person lessons, they are always on hand to aid us in progressing in the cause and are available 24/7 for questions on not just the exam aspects but also the apprenticeship requirements (Skills & Behaviours).

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification we are receiving is directly attributable to our job roles and has direct impact on our understanding of our job role. The knowledge learnt during the qualification is used to enhance our knowledge of our job role and is used to excel our careers

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

This varies based on Office location but with regards to the whole company, there are loads of social clubs, sports teams and culture societies so everyone feels included and wanted. Within offices, social events are planned quite regularly to encourage the whole office to get together and build friendships

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

KPMG is inclusive of everyone no matter where you are from or who you are. It doesn't matter whether you come with knowledge relevant to your job or not as they teach you everything you need to know to excel in your career at KPMG. People are at the heart of KPMG and they do everything to encourage everyone to make the most of their time at KPMG

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?

Be yourself, not want you think others want you to be. KPMG want people who not only are going to provide great skills to the business but also those who can work well with others and will help elevate everyone around them.

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