Use it for the pro's, expect the con's - Management Consultant KPMG Employee Review

4.0
Apr 21, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You will get exposure to client work that will set you up for your career, Skills are extremely transferable and valued by market. It teaches you broader professional skills that I note are lacking in other industries. Was lucky enough to explore the world with consulting work also.

Cons

You are one of many. Thus, no matter how hard you work or time you commit there is a lot of competition for promotions, pay increases and just general recognition. Because of the scale, you are complete dependent on your team to speak on your behalf for reward and recognition. There is also next to no work/life balance. Whether that is not knowing where your next work assignment will be or being handed a last-minute proposal at 5pm that is due for submission at 8.30am the next day.

Explore other reviews about KPMG

5.0
Mar 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great team and people at home

Cons

Not enough time in rotations but good engagement

4.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great general benefits however not as good as it was when I first started at the firm 11 years ago. Firm used to provide better employee incentives but no longer provides. Employee experience all depends on who you report to and work with. Some have great experiences, while others are completely over-worked.

Cons

Let go during RIF. When I started with the firm back in 2015, RIF's didn't occur much but now has become the normal once a year at minimum at KPMG. You must be on top of you game now (high performance culture) otherwise can be let go at any moments notice. Unfortunately if you do amazing on your engagement work, doesn’t mean anything to leadership and can still be let go, especially at manager level and requires you to put many additional hours per week doing extra curricular (Business Proposals, Certifications, etc.).

2
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All