Company: KPMG
Date: 2013-11-12
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

The most rewarding phase of my career
Pros: 1) Opportunities to work with a lot of smart, talented and well-rounded people within the firm

2) Opportunities to work with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders

3) Ample scope for personal and professional development

4) Wide leeway to pursue and/or develop other interests and/or hobbies within the firm - these include fitness, volunteering, writing, CSR activities, etc.

5) Taking initiative, leadership and/or ownership is greatly encouraged. You get to manage teams and direct specific tasks on many occasions, even at a mid-senior level

6) A smart, process-driven culture, with clear-cut compliance norms that infuse the discipline that is needed for progress

7) Employees are generally respected and valued for who they are as persons as well as what they bring to the table
Cons: 1) There is a need for greater industry specialization within the consulting practice

2) Your level of career advancement within the firm largely depends on the kind of boss you have.