I like how easy the process was at VCU. VCU made it easy to network and helped me decide where I could see myself working.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Use all the tools VCU offers to find a job you will enjoy!
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I genuinely enjoyed the work I was doin and the people I was doing it with.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go into an internship similar to this willing to do and learn as much as you can.
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Analyst (Management Consulting)
March - August 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
What I liked
I liked the fast pace environment of consultants and the opportunity to learn something new every day.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew that consultant usually work long hours
Advice
Be humble, proactive and always thrive to learn, meet new people, and show that you are capable to adopt to any environment!
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the hands in experience at the client site and all of the welcoming people that were willing to answer my questions and ensure I had an enjoyable time.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake because that is how you learn the correct way of doing things (but don’t make the same mistake twice)
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Federal Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I loved everyone I met at KPMG. The company has an incredible culture built around community, diversity and respect.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve been doing work that was a little more exciting. However, I was able to find that in another area of the firm, which is what I’ll be doing when I join full-time.
Advice
Take advantage of every socializing/networking opportunity you have.
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Auditing Intern
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The managers and other works were extremely nice and willing to teach me. I was able to gain valuable leadership skills, while also gaining insights into auditing techniques.
What I wish was different
Honestly, I can't really fault it!
Advice
Be willing to learn, because you don't know everything!
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Digital CFO Intern
June - August 2019 • Montvale, NJ
What I liked
The people at KPMG were great. There was a real family feeling within my team, and help and advice were always there whenever needed.
What I wish was different
A more consistent workload, as the amount of work varied from very little to a lot on certain days.
Advice
Ask as many questions as possible and learn as much as you can. Try to get your face out there because it can go a long way.
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Audit Intern
January - March 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
I really liked working as a team. It was always nice to work collaboratively and to have their experience as a resource but still be able to feel pride in your individual work.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to work hard and to learn a lot. You may have your undergraduate degree or even your master's but you quickly learn that you know nothing. Your team is more than willing to teach you, but you have to be willing to ask questions and do the work.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
gaining experience and learning about my future career
What I wish was different
More hands on, practical experience
Advice
Ask lots of questions! people love sharing their wisdom but you have to take initiative and show you're interested.
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IT audit and assurance intern
June - August 2018 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
Learning a lot and the flexibility of the company
What I wish was different
I wish I knew more about IT audit before I started it
Advice
Never settle. Keep looking for what you want to do for your job
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IT Consultant Intern
June - August 2019 • Panama City, Panama City
What I liked
The work environment and the disposition everyone had to teach me new things
What I wish was different
I wish they had given me more responsabilities
Advice
Go with the best attitude and try to learn as much as you can
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Audit intern
January - March 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I was able to work on multiple diverse clients; overtime was allowed so on one client I averaged 65 hour work weeks (which meant I made good money). Also, in long work weeks, food is frequently provided.
What I wish was different
I didn’t like one of my teams because the Senior did not like delegating work, so she would work and the rest of us would look for things to do or read the employee handbook until she found something. I wish I had been able to request a different team at that point.
Advice
Go all in. Sometimes the hours are long and hard, but give it your all when you’re there and process it later.
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IT Audit and Assurance Interm
June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
I gained a lot of practical skills that made it easier to see how the academic content I learned was relevant.
What I wish was different
I had no complaints about the internship itself. I wish I had applied for an internship in prior summers.
Advice
Getting and internship might seem nerve-racking and uncomfortable, but getting out of your comfort zone is the only path towards growth. Putting it off will only put you at a disadvantage. It is never too early to attempt to get an internship, and even applying for one after Freshman year is a good idea.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
KPMG’s Audit Internship provided me with a great amount of hands-on experience as I was assigned to multiple clients the entire summer. I was able to work in audit engagements and rotate in various industries. One of the best experience as an intern is being able to participate in KPMG’s National Intern Training. You learn so much about your service line and how everything is being applied to the daily work day.
What I wish was different
As an intern, you are always worried about your performance since this is the potential company that you want to work for. With that, I wish I had taken more time to network more than I did.
Advice
For everyone applying or entering an internship, I would strongly encourage you all to be open on what you want and what your goals are. Firms, professionals and recruiters are seeking you out as much as you are trying to fit in their companies. If things aren’t going well, you have to speak up and let them know. I think a lot of students forget that.
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Audit Intern
January - March 2019 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
I loved my experience as an intern. The opportunity to have an internship during the winter audit busy season while also staying on track with class credits was awesome.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a bit longer or started earlier so that I could experience an audit start to finish.
Advice
Make connections and relationships with the people you work with. Networking is far more valuable than one can imagine.
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Audit associate
August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The commute
Advice
Start meeting people as soon as possible
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FP&A Intern
June - August 2019 • Montvale, NJ
What I liked
I liked the people there. I also enjoyed learning new technical and soft skills as wells as networking with different professionals.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a return offer program.
Advice
Network!
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Stamford, CT
What I liked
I truly enjoyed every person I met at the company, from the recruiters to the partners. Everyone was so welcoming and they want you to succeed at the company and beyond.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! No question is a stupid question, everyone wants you to learn and wants to help! It's better to ask and understand than to not ask and then do the wrong thing.
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Junior Consultant
February - May 2019 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
Flexibility with part time hours during the school year!
Working from home!
What I wish was different
Having other student coworkers
Advice
Paying close attention to details!
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Auditing Intern
June - August 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The interview process was very convenient, right on campus. I really enjoyed the summer getting to know all of the audit professionals and learning about my future career in the audit practice.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are planning on going into the accounting profession, work for a company where you feel like you fit into the company culture. One of the main reasons I chose to intern at KPMG over other firms, was that the people made me feel very comfortable and welcome.
