KPMG LLP

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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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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Consulting Intern

June - August 2021 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Strong support system, friendly people, great culture, plenty of client interaction

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! That’s how you get the most learning out of your internship experience.

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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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Embark Scholar

June - August 2021 • Short Hills, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed everything about my internship.

What I wish was different

I wish that the experience could have been in person.

Advice

I would encourage other students of color to apply for this internship as well.

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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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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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Risk Assurance Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

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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State and Local Government Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really liked the supportive and collaborative environment that pushed me to put my best work together. I was also able to be in a structured environment and my expectations were clearly defined for me.

What I wish was different

I wish the company was able to put on more in-person events and activities throughout the summer, which granted, may have been difficult during covid but was allowed by local ordinances.

Advice

I would say the most important thing to keep in mind is how important networking is. In order to get the next opportunity and continue your education it is important to reach out to as many professionals as possible to network and find the best opportunity for you

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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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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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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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Audit Intern

June - August 2022 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The company has a great training program for their interns. They will have you work with different industry to have a better experience of the audit work.

What I wish was different

Advice

If the company gave you a chance to work for them, take full advantage of it. Make connections, be pro active and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

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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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Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Intern

June - August 2022 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

This firm had diversity and inclusion and a good work/life balance

What I wish was different

Being able to visit client sites

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and communicate.

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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

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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Audit Intern

June - August 2021 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I loved being able to go into the office and do most of my internship in person.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Very welcoming environment with people that helped me learn as much as possible

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve worked a little longer

Advice

Don’t feel intimidated going into the internship

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Audit Intern

June - August 2024 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I absolutely loved how supported I felt as an intern starting out for such a huge company. Each intern had a TC, or transitional coach, who was someone within their first of second year at KPMG and was great for asking little questions and things that you may feel too scared to ask someone higher up and just someone who's been in our shoes so recently but has enough experience to help give guidance and advice. Each intern also had a PML, or performance management leader, who was higher up in the company (likely a manager or higher) who would meet with you after each engagement was complete and go over how everything was going. I found this really helpful and it made me feel very supported.

What I wish was different

There was one engagement that I was assigned to that was post-busy season and had a very small team, one manager, two associates, and two interns (including myself), and the associate that oversaw me and my tasks was strictly online and was hard to get a hold of for questions. It was just a bit isolating and lonely, so I wish that I was able to have a better relationship with her.

Advice

Everyone enjoys talking to and helping the interns. If you're in need of help or advice but are worried about being a bother to others, don't be afraid to seek it out because everyone wants to see you succeed.

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Embark Scholar Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the flexibility and the ability to grow my network both through my fellow interns all the way to partners. Also, I was able to see all 3 areas of public accounting which really opened my eyes to the career possibilities and mobility available to me. I originally believed I wanted to be in Audit but with my advisory rotation, I learned long term I would like to grow in this field and I created great connections.