I appreciated the flexibility and the eagerness to help of individuals within the firm. Even though the internship was remote, everyone at the firm made it a priority to reach out and see if I had any questions or anything.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was in person.
Advice
Network. That is the biggest part about receiving a return offer. Reach out to managers and higher-ups and genuinely ask about their experiences. It will make a difference in your career.
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Human Capital Advisory Intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great people, was given real responsibilities
What I wish was different
More in-person
Advice
Take the opportunity to learn as much as you can, meet whoever you can, and figure out if you can see yourself doin this fulltime when you graduate
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State and Local Tax Intern
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
i had three different managers/mentors during the internship that I could reach out to with certain questions.
What I wish was different
I wish it was in-person
Advice
Don't be afraid to reach out to find work to do.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2021 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I liked the ability to get hands on experience and the mentors I got to work with.
What I wish was different
I would have liked the chance to get a bit more experience working with some of their software systems.
Advice
Make sure to connect with professionals you’re exposed too. Expanding your network is the best thing you can do during your internship.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2021 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
The team I worked with was super supportive and they were able to make a virtual internship engaging and educational.
What I wish was different
I wish this internship could have been in-person.
Advice
You get out of it what you put it! Do not be afraid to ask for help or ask for more responsibilities.
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Cybersecurity Advisory Associate
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
My engagement was slow and they didn't need much assistance so I wish my experience was a little more engaging
Advice
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Audit Intern
May - August 2021 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Everything about the internship was great. They really took the time to teach and support you about the accounting world. They take the time to assign you projects that you are capable of completing, but still challenge you.
What I wish was different
While it cannot be controlled, I wish my internship was in person. It was completely remote due to the pandemic. This resulted in me feeling disconnected at times.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is to ask questions all the time. It is important in your internship experience to make sure you get the right information to learn and see if the company is a good fit for you.
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IT Asset Management Intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I was offered new experiences that broadened my knowledge and added to my experience. I was able to experience the culture and the type of people that work at the company. Everyone was kind and willing to help when needed. It was apparent that the company/its people do actually care about you and want to keep you within the company.
What I wish was different
The internship itself could have been a bit more structured. Some of the tasks specifically could have been more involved. I did not feel that I made as many significant contributions as I would've liked and felt I could have had more hands-on work. I would've also enjoyed sitting in on more calls and learning about all that goes on in the different teams that were part of my area.
Advice
Take in as much as you can. Ask as many questions as you can, the more the better (typically). Questions help clear things up and also show that you are interested and willing to learn. Take as many notes as you can, they will always be a great reference when you need clarification and can be helpful for others as well.
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Intern
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The culture and work-life balance.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more diverse work options, instead of repeating similar tasks over the weeks of my internships.
Advice
Definitely work to establish good relationships with your engagement team, since this team will be your primary point of contact during the internship.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2021 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Flexible virtual environment.
What I wish was different
In person for more hands-on learning and experience and meeting the other people.
Advice
Ask questions! Don’t be afraid to reach out to others and learn!
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ACE Intern
June - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I learned so much about the company and different areas that they have. The people were all great and the overall experience was great.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been in person.
Advice
Be proactive and ask many questions!
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Summer intern
June - August 2021 • Singapore, Central
What I liked
Work culture and colleagues were amazing.
What I wish was different
Hoping it was fully in person instead of a hybrid work schedule
Advice
Be proactive and reach out to your seniors if you you any questions!
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Embark Scholar Internship
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved the environment of KPMG because all employees were open to having conversations about how they got to the position they are in.
What I wish was different
I wish that my internship was in person rather than online (remote).
Advice
Absorb as much information as you can because every aspect of an internship is very important to identify what you do and don’t want from a job.
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Tax/Marketing Embark Intern
June - August 2018 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
I liked working with different teams and learning more about the other departments within KPMG. I participated in the Embark program which means, I worked more on the administrative side, which also allowed me to have more time to make connections and speak with other teams to see what they were working on.
What I wish was different
I wish a stayed a little longer on the Tax side, but since I will come back for another internship, I will be with the Tax department the whole time next summer.
Advice
Make as many connections as you can and always ask your co-workers if they need help throughout the day.
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Audit Intern
July - August 2020 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I appreciated that I was able to do the trainings at any time during the 4 week period, it did not have to be during normal work hours. This allowed me to have a flexible schedule and complete classes during the same time over the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have met in person
Advice
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Audit Intern
June - August 2020 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
I loved the team environment and ability to track my growth during the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities to get connected with the ERGs throughout the experience.
Advice
One piece of advice is don't be afraid to ask for help because everyone want to see you learn and succeed.
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Tax Technology Intern - Data & Analytics
July - August 2020 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I loved that we had many chances to connect with mentors in the office.
What I wish was different
The training materials were general for all interns, and I wish there would have been more materials on my specific intern role. The internship was adapted due to COVID-19.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities that they provide for you to network and soak up as much information as possible!
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Intern
July - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
KPMG did a great job connecting us with mentors at every level of the firm within our practice, and provided us with training that provided us a solid foundation to get started.
What I wish was different
Because of COVID circumstances, the internship was shortened and made virtual, and we were not able to join the teams and participate in client-facing work. I think that KPMG did the best they could under these circumstances, but we certainly did not get the full internship experience you would see in a normal year.
Advice
I would recommend trying to meet as many people as possible, build relationships, and don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Auditing Intern
January - March 2020 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
Great people! Great work life!
What I wish was different
Nothing, i learned a lot of on hand training!!
Advice
Keep pushing and learn as much as you can!
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Audit Intern
June - July 2020 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I liked the positive environment at KPMG, learning all about what they do and what they had to offer for me in regards to opportunities to learn and to grow professionally.
What I wish was different
In person experience rather than virtual internship.
Advice
Have fun, be yourself and connect with as many people you can professionally!
