360 Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

It is a rotational programme so it would vary in each department but I am usually part of a team that provides services to a client (currently in tax) and I support Senior Members of the team which allows me to learn from them and gain experience.

9/10

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

I have learnt how to apply my team work and communication skills as they are essential when working in a team that wants to achieve the same objective. Alongside that, I have learnt the importance of being pro active and taking pride in your own work which would help me get the most of my apprenticeship and be successful in my career journey

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the rotational aspect of my programme as I would get to experience multiple functions in the firm, allowing me to understand different needs of our clients. I also like the fact that I have been given the opportunity to learn, work and earn at the same time. The experience I gain now would really help me with my career in the future

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The pathway I am following is well organised as this programme has been taking place for multiple years however due to the uncertainties of COVID-19, I am unsure of how the timeline of my apprenticeship will be impacted

7/10

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

The rotational teams really understand that I am inexperienced and support my around that but other than that, there is a big support team dedicated to apprentices which help us with our performance and any issues. They do whatever they can to help us perform our best

6/10

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

The training provider sometime takes time to get back to our queries but they do provide us with a lot of useful resources that help us with our exams

5/10

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

I learn about some things in my job role which I don't understand at the time but the tuition helps solidify my background knowledge of the topic, helping me be successful

6/10

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.)

There are lots of social activities available throughout the business. We have our monthly team socials involving bowling, pop-up painting or just drinks catch ups. We also have networking events, especially for apprentices, where we can meet people from other functions of the business and get to know them

9/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

KPMG is a well established firm which has shown, from time to time, that they care about their workers. Working in a big firm like this means you will never experience anything on your own; there are hundreds of other apprentices In your year who you can relate to.

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

Don't assume that you won't get in because from my experience, the whole process wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be and I got in! Everyone knows how experienced you are and will support you throughout to bring you up to speed