Managed Service Apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

At the moment I am writing anti money laundering development specifications, defects and permissions. I would then test this functionality once it had been created by developers. I am doing this on both the client and generic version of the software.

9/10

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

Yes, I've learnt a lot of technical skills, story writing, permissions creations and the use of software such as salesforce. I have also developed more confidence in speaking in front of people and get across what I want to say efficiently and detailed.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy the work I do for my program, I enjoy the problem solving and the technical thinking required in my role. I find it very rewarding.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The organisation/structure of the programme has had good points and bad points. I am in the first ever cohort which means some of the structure has been decided as we go but the general plan has been there from the start.

5/10

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

I receive plenty of support from my employer. If i ever have any issues I feel comfortable to ask for help and will always receive it beyond what I expect.

10/10

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

I have received a mix amount of support. Sometimes the support is exactly what I need, other times I have been ignored or received support that bares not relevance to the question I have asked. I cannot say that I feel satisfied by the support provided.

3/10

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

The qualification has provided me with some benefit towards my role, mainly through ways of thinking. However, there is very little from my qualification that was relevant to my role mainly due to my role being so niche as it is rotations between different departments in Managed Services.

3/10

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.)

Yes there are. The only issue I have faced is that the majority of sports teams, which is my main interest, are London based making them obsolete to me.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel like working here is a massive benefit to anyone. The ways of working, the scope of roles and the variety of people you work with will help anyone to improve.

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

Research role in all parts of KPMG. The role you want my exist in multiple departments so see what is available.