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Updated Nov 23, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Nov 23, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Miami, FL (took 3 weeks)
I applied through campus recruiting. Filled out application online and received notice of an interview request from them through my school's career website. After scheduling my interview I received an invitation to a Pre-Interview Event. The event was business casual and I got to meet my interviewer along with other KPMG employees; snacks and refreshments were provided. They played music and we also got to play a game; prizes (KPMG cups) were given to the winning groups. Most of the people were nice although I did come across a few that were a little stand-offish. The interview process was pretty basic. I waited in a room with chairs until my interviewer came to get me. They asked very basic interview questions and nothing about the company. They asked questions like "Describe your experience working in a team," "Explain a time when someone asked you to do something unethical, how did you approach the situation?," and they also asked about strengths/weaknesses.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Oct 31, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in San Francisco, CA (took 2 weeks)
1 Phone Interview - HR.
1 Phone Interview - Risk Consulting Director
3 in Person - 30 min interviews. 1 Manager, 1 Snr Mgr and 1 Partner.
Resume review, one of the in person interview was technical, 1 was chilled out and another was with the Partner mostly wanting to get a feel of where they could staff me.
Advice would be to be yourself!
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Put a $$ on yourself and go with it. If you dont have experience, you will learn alot on this job and be worth a lot more soon so just suck it up.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Oct 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
Submitted resume through campus career services, got a on-campus interview with a Senior Manager at the firm. After a week I heard back about a second round interview in their office which consisted of two half hour interviews and a lunch with an associate.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Oct 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Denver, CO (took 2 weeks)
pretty informal, mostly interested in any previous skills in databases and my interest in IT.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Sep 14, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Amsterdam (Netherlands) (took 2 weeks)
Was run very professionally.
They had 6 rounds of interviews.
Case based interviews + Situation based personal experience + OB related questions
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No negotiations possible. Was made a flat offer.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Jun 23, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Chicago, IL (took 6 weeks)
1. Initial discussion with recruiter about positions they're seeking to fill, requirements, past projects, willingness to travel, visa sponsorship, salary expectation, etc.
2. Phone interview next week with Senior Manager. Interviewer briefed about the position, resume review, questions on past projects, technical questions. Last 10mins, I was allowed to ask the interviewer any questions
3. Invited for an onsite visit 2 weeks later. Interview with Managing Director & Senior Manager. Both conversational, talking about past projects in detail, behavioral questions.
Still waiting for a reply.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted May 19, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 5 months)
Began with HR Manager interviewing me over the phone. Was clear and helpful throughout the process. This was followed by an accounting and language skills test and a team building exercise (pitching a tent - seems to be a favourite). A 1:1 interview at Manager level. The interview was brief - about 15 mins. The interviewer was about average in his approach. Basic stuff like how I see myself progressing, why KPMG etc. Followed by an interview at Director level which was more of an interpersonal skills test and feeling you out on how well you know the job your applying for. Also helpful info about the firm and career progression etc. Overall straightforward. Only downside was the time between meetings.
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You can negotiate on time off if you're studying towards a qualification although even if it isn't in your contract the firm will most likely accomodate you. Salary at the moment is a touchy subject so tread carefully.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Nov 6, 2010 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
Had a meet the firm night before interview. Had interview with basic behavioral questions. Interviewer was friendly and seemed receptive. Got call back 1 week later for second round in NY.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Oct 25, 2010 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Boston, MA (took 3 weeks)
Contacted by in house recruiter, phone interview with Senior Manager, flown in to do 4 in person interviews in one day with Managing Director and Managers. Heard back two weeks later, the recruiting manager was good with following up during decision process
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Advisory Associate at KPMG
Posted Oct 21, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took a day)
The company's recruiters were overwhelmingly nice and accomodating. They are just there to hear more about you. The interview was more of a conversation about you and your past experience and involvement. They have time at the end to ask questions so go prepared to ask questions. DONT BE NERVOUS.
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