Software Engineer Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

University two days a week which is just pure school work, and then working alongside employees in the financial services technology department on actual client work from 9:30-5:30

8/10

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

-How to create business proposals -How to use technologies to provide solutions -How to network with people of all levels in the company

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it so much that I volunteer a lot within the workplace, advertise the apprenticeship to others and actually look forward to work days

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Could be more organised in terms of dealing with many of us and putting us in teams, but after a while, the ball started rolling and now it is going smoothly

9/10

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

So much. They understand when we are flooded with school work and let us take on client work based on our own idea of our own abilities

10/10

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

A lot, mainly for the professional skills modules, could be better in terms of exam prep and the coding modules

9/10

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

The skills learned in uni are very transferable and I implement my knowledge every single day at work

9/10

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.)

I am an exec for the Breathe Network (gay network), but there are many other socials and groups to join

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is perfect for introducing us to the real world and I feel like I make a difference in the workplace. Everyone is friendly and not patronising at all. The opportunities are endless

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

Be prepared to be an important person within the workplace and really focus on networking