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Audit Associate at KPMG
No Offer – Reviewed May 30, 2013
Interview Details – It was the typical first round campus interview a person would expect. Dual interviewers welcomed me as I sat in a somewhat cramped room at my college's career center. They asked the normal questions like why I was interested in the position and the company. Went on to ask if I had any questions. Many open ended questions were asked by them as expected.
Interview Question – Name a time when you were forced to deliver bad news. Answer Question
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Declined Offer – Interviewed in Phoenix, AZ Jun 2012 – Reviewed Mar 27, 2013
Interview Details –
Hiring process consists of:
- Test
- Interview with a manager
Overall impression:
Interview was relaxing. Manager was kind and friendly, just answer their questions and don't screw up, should be okay.
KPMG has a beautiful office, and its people are really professional.
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Declined Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Jun 2012 – Reviewed Mar 17, 2013
Interview Details – Very laid back. Not challenging-Asked behavior questions
Interview Question – Asked what would you do in this type of situation.... Answer Question
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Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 10, 2013
Interview Details – 2 interviews. The first one is all about you (your accomplishments) - Stand out! The 2nd one is a round of 3interviews (usually with one of the following: a partner, a senior manager, a manager or a senior associate). For the 2nd interview is all about consistency and giving substantial arguments that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Interview Question – Describe your biggest weakness. View Answers (2)
Negotiation Details – No pull for negotiation since the firm pay market rate.
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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nashville, TN Nov 2011 – Reviewed Feb 19, 2013
Interview Details – Was very straightforward. Conducted two interviews involving resume walkthroughs and specific questions regarding why auditing and involving my experience.
Interview Question – Why auditing? Answer Question
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No Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2012 – Reviewed Jan 29, 2013
Interview Details – The hiring process is very typical. For the first round, the interview last 30 minutes. It was an audit manager who interviewed me. She was really nice and friendly.
Interview Question – She asked mostly behavioral questions like "tell me about a time that you felt really frustrated and how you dealt with it?" Answer Question
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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA – Reviewed Nov 29, 2012
Interview Details – I was hired full-time through first going through the KPMG internship program as a junior in college. I went through college recruiting where I had a first round interview with a KPMG recruiter at my campus career center. Then I was invited in for the second and final round of interviews, which was a full day over-night interview process, which included dinner with professionals, paid hotel room for the night in the city, and 2 interviews the next morning with a manager and a partner. All questions were behavioral and the partner interview was particularly informal - at this point, they want to just get to know you and whether they'd be interested in having you on one of their audit teams.
Interview Question – Please give a situation in which you were in an ethically compromising situation and how did you handle it? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No salary negotiation as salaries are the same across the board for all interns and new-hires. However there is a higher salary for new hires who can demonstrate that they've completed 150 units towards their CPA. Also bonuses for passing all 4 CPA exams within the first two years of hire.
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No Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA – Reviewed Nov 5, 2012
Interview Details – Applied through my school website, only needed my resume and got notified that I had received an interview. Had 1:1 interview on campus with a manager. There were also greeters (new hires from internship or last year recruiting) who helped us relax before our interview. Interview consisted of several behavioral questions back to back, not much room for conversations. Very difficult and challenging. But overall manager was great and easy to talk with and the people I met from the firm were great.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time you dealt with difficult team member Answer Question
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No Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jul 2011 – Reviewed Oct 19, 2012
Interview Details – Went very smoothly. Calling directly and getting to know a recruiter is a great option for those that don't have campus recruiting available to them. Staff was very friendly and helpful with answering any question I asked. This was my first interview so I can't compare with others, but there wasn't too much pressure nor any question that stood out as silly. Interviewed with four people: a partner, two managers and a director.
Interview Question – How do you think your experience working independently would benefit KPMG? Answer Question
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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Denver, CO Sep 2010 – Reviewed Sep 27, 2012
Interview Details – The key to interviewing with any of the big four accounting firms for entry-level positions is personality. Experienced interviewers have told me that they are generally unconcerned with querying the interviewee's accounting knowledge or experience. They already know that anyone selected for an interview is smart. They look for personality. What they really want to know is if they will be able to spend twelve hours in a small room with you every day for two months. They will often ask some situational questions, but will mostly judge the interview based on the casual conversation throughout. My interviewer, who is now my manager, asked about which sports I liked.
Interview Question – The unstructured interview I experienced was unexpected. Be prepared to just chat for a half hour if necessary. Answer Question
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