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Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Associate at KPMG
Posted Jan 28, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Sacramento, CA (took 4+ weeks)
"KPMG Pulled a Bait n Switch"
I was contacted by the recruiter who found my resume online. After the preliminary interview over the phone, i was recommended to interview with a Senior Manager over the phone. The timeline between first contact with the recruiter and the phone interview with Sr. Manager is about 15 days.
Following the phone interview i was asked to come in for a face to face interview with 2 Sr. Managers and 2 Partners at the local office. The interviews were scheduled for half an hour each.
After the interviews, the following day the recruiter called me to say right now they would like to keep the door open for me, as the projects they are bidding on might not start for the next couple of months, BUT,"In the meantime if i would like to Join them at an Associate level position with a salary cap of 60K".
Just a background, the recruiter already discussed the salary for the Sr. Associate level position at 100K+, i have over 6 years of experience and i hold two graduate degrees.
This BAIT N SWITCH displays the lacks of integrity and morals in my opinion, and not only that, an attempt to be disrespectful to the interviewing candidates.
KPMG expects people to work 50-60 hours a weeks, they will bill their clients anywhere between $80-$120/hr and are offering less than $25/hr is shear disgust.
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Reason for Declining
KPMG pulled a Bait n Switch on me, i am looking to enhance my career and not put it in a reverse gear!!
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Audit Intern at KPMG
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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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 Sep 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
Participated in on campus recruiting and secured an interview. Two rounds, one on campus, another at the office, two interviews per round. The partner interviews were a little tough but if you make it that far, it seems they are a little more lenient with acceptable answers. All the big four firms have multiple meet and greet events, definitely attend all. If nothing else, it will let you get a feel for the office culture.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Audit Trainee at KPMG
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Strovolos (Cyprus) (took a day)
I got an email after I have submitted my CV that I was selected for a first round 45 minute interview at their site. I got an email 2 weeks later from the interviewer that I was not sellected. I had a 1:1 interview From the HR person. There were typical questions like "How do you see yourself in 5 years from now?"
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Associate at KPMG
Posted Jan 21, 2012
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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 Sep 2010 in Boston, MA (took 5 days)
Applied via KPMG website. Interview consisted of HR screening, 2 interviews with Sr. Managers and one with partner. Asked many questions about previous work expierence and why the switch to consulting.
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Negotiation Details
Room to negotiate
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Analyst at KPMG
Posted Jan 21, 2012
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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 Aug 2011 (took 7 months)
I wrote an aptitude test with about 27 other people; 5 of us made it through to the next stage, where we were told to write two essays.
Three months later, I was invited to attend an interview with a Senior Associate in the unit I applied for. She asked me standard behavioural questions:
Tell me about yourself?
Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team?
Have you ever had to meat a deadline?
Have you ever faced conflict in the workplace?
etc.
A few weeks later, I was invited to attend an interview with a Manager in the same unit. I was asked questions about myself, my family. Why I wanted to work in the company, asked me to sell myself, if i followed the news, and so on.
A month later I was asked to come in for a Technology Test, where I was asked to do some work with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
A month later, I attended my final interview with a Partner. Was a little tough as she asked more personal questions.
A few weeks later I was invited to pick up my letter for my medicals and subsequently, an offer letter.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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IT Advisory - Associate at KPMG
Posted Jan 18, 2012
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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 Oct 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Interviewed initially on-campus at my university. Did well at the initial interview, so I got an invitation for the in-house interview. Met with 3 managers; all very personable and nothing too tricky.
Just be yourself, and be honest on your expectations and what you will bring to the company. Don't need to over-hype or over-sell yourself.
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Negotiation Details
Tried and failed... initial offers are pretty much set in stone.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Audit Intern at KPMG
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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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 Sep 2011 (took a day)
Interview process consisted of two rounds. First round was on-campus and the second round was in-office. The first round consisted of a 1 on 1 interview with senior and junior managers while the second round was with partners.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Tax Accountant at KPMG
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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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 Mar 2010 in Dallas, TX (took 2 days)
They had a dinner at a nice restaurant with other applicants and current staff. I thought I carried myself well at the dinner. I asked about overtime requirements, and it seemed like they were a little worried I was asking about that. The next day I had a one on one interview which I thought went very well. I answered their questions, and felt like I had a good interaction but was not chosen. Overall it was a good experience and one I will learn from.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Tax Associate at KPMG
Posted Jan 16, 2012
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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 Nov 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
Was very welcoming. People were great. They really made you feel like they wanted you to come work for them. Took you to classy restaurants and treated you very kindly. Must attend all networking events if possible for interview process.
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Negotiation Details
Not much negoication
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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FINANCIAL ADVISOR at KPMG
Posted Jan 11, 2012
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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 Jul 2010 (took 3 weeks)
Below you will find details of the Interview Panel Agenda for the stated Candidate:
Candidate Date 12 January 2012
Position Trainee / Junior BPA Dev
Hiring Manager Below you will find detailed information on each of the interview including time, location, interviewer and his/her assistant details.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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