KPMG LLP

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!

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Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Every week I had a new mentor and it was the perfect way to meet people from the office since everything was virtual.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been in person, but circumstances were different this year.

Advice

Reach out to as many people during your internship and use KPMG’s resources.

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Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

It was a welcoming firm that is clearly dedicated to helping their interns improve.

What I wish was different

That it had been in person, not virtual.

Advice

Take advantage of the various opportunities and resources the company provides.

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KPMG Embark Scholar

July - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The company culture is so positive! All of the associates were friendly, very team-oriented, and always there to assist should there be any question or help needed. Despite being online, I still feel that I was given the necessary resources that I needed to perform my work from a virtual setting. I was also able to meet and connect with so many new people (other interns, associates, directors, partners, etc.)

What I wish was different

I wish that my experience was longer. Due to the COVID outbreak, our experiences were shortened from 8 weeks to 4 weeks. I had such a great time even with the shortened schedule!

Advice

Do not hesitate to ask questions, if anything they are encouraged!! Also, be a SPONGE; try to absorb as much as you can from this experience. Though my experience was presented to me in a virtual format, it does not take away from the value of the knowledge that I gained from my time as an Embark Scholar :) Good Luck!

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Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the connectivity of the internship, despite limitations from Covid-19 and quarantine. The internship really encouraged us to take initiative on what we make out of the internship.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more exposure to actual engagements and work.

Advice

Seek out as much experience as you can. Don't do things just to get by. Do them to develop and grow as a professional.

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Financial Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Mentoring aspect

What I wish was different

More interactive tasks pertaining to audit

Advice

Reach out and meet as many people as you can

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Management Consulting Intern

June - August 2020 • Tysons Corner, VA

What I liked

I loved how KPMG prioritizes their employees. All employees go to Orlando once a year for training, and this includes all interns. KPMG's value of integrity drove towards working for them. They have a high moral conduct and value diversity like no other.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Try to get to know everyone you meet! Everyone who works at KPMG is incredibly intelligent and ambitious and want to help you excel your career. I got so much great advice from learning about others experience with the firm.

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Consulting Analyst Intern

July - August 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

It was virtual, so I still had pretty good interaction with mentors and coworkers

What I wish was different

I wish it would’ve been in person, and that we couldn’t been put on an actual client project

Advice

Try to get as many contacts as possible during an internship. They will remember you if you get a return offer.

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Deal Advisory Intern

July - August 2020 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

We got to speak one-on-one with 4 professionals, including a partner. Getting that time to ask questions and hear about their experiences was super valuable

What I wish was different

Online, so wish I could've experienced the firm in person and done actual work but that's COVID for you!

Advice

Talk to as many people as possible, ask questions, take initiative to stand out

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Embark Scholar

July - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

How well the company structured events for the interns to network and socialize with each other

What I wish was different

Advice

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Audit Intern

January - March 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Experience

What I wish was different

Job offer

Advice

Communicate

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Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

All of the time and effort that the company put into making this virtual internship experience the best it could be under the difficult circumstances. It wasn't ideal for anyone, but I am so grateful for the opportunity I was given this past summer to connect with professionals from the firm and am even more grateful for the full-time job offer that was extended to me.