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Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Intern at KPMG
Posted Jan 3, 2012
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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 Jul 2011 (took a day)
Didn't take much time from sending CV to getting response from the company. Took around one week and a half between posting CV and taking an interview.
Interview itself is not stressful. Wasn't asked any tricky questions, mostly about previous experience and personal preference at work.
Didn't get ithe job only becouse they didn't found and internship program for 2 months.
All programs they have are for 3 month only.
Like to ask about desired income and how one sees working in the company (team dream and boss type)
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Human Resources at KPMG
Posted Dec 19, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Phone interview first to explain the position in more detail, go over resume, and a few basic behavioral questions. Was then asked to come in for a group interview that lasted about an hour. This interview consisted of more involved behavioral questions but was relatively easy. Received an offer a couple of days after the group interview.
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Negotiation Details
Did not negociate
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Manager at KPMG
Posted Dec 15, 2011
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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 Sep 2009 in Washington, DC (took a day)
My initial communication with company was via telephone call after they obtained my resume through careerbuilder or monster website. It took them approximately two weeks before an interview was scheduled after initial contact. They scheduled me to meet with two people per hour for three sessions on the same day.
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Negotiation Details
I asked for $5,000 more than their offer.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Audit at KPMG
Posted Dec 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 Dec 2011 (took 2 months)
Communication was brisk and helpful. Had two face-to-face interviews. Organisation of these was somewhat lacking, however. Was not given much choice as regards to dates and times which is disappointing considering how large the firm is. Furthermore, at both of the interviews, the people interviewing me were late. Nevertheless, this is understandable given the nature of the work.
Office was absolutely gorgeous - airy, modern and simple decor which I found help me concentrate. Reception and greeting staff were friendly and helpful, offering me a drink while I waited.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation and a Skills Test.
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Consultant at KPMG
Posted Dec 7, 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 Jan 2009 (took 2 months)
Applied via SMS, got invited to a group interview where we were tasked with different activities in groups with people assessing us. After group interview did online tests on maths, language and personality. Never got the results, but after this only a select group continued. Got invited to first 1 on 1 interview with HR department where the questions was more general regarding your expectations and company culture, then had a partner interview regarding the job itself to allign what you expected with what you will be doing before the offer was made.
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Negotiation Details
Not a lot of negotiation, just on study leave and payments..otherwise it was a fixed structure.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Intern M&A at KPMG
Posted Dec 6, 2011
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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 Sep 2011 in Moscow (Russia) (took 2 weeks)
1) on-line Numerical test, Verbal test
2) writing Essay, Valuation Test
3) Interview With HR
4) Interview with Management (may take several interviews)
1) Standart tests. Numerical was challenging.
2) Writing Essay in English (approx 30 min). Subject can vary from "whom do you want to be" to "what did you do on your summer vacation". Result depends on your grammar and your essay structure.
Valuation Test (9 questions, approx 40 mins, multiple choice)
3) Standart HR questions about motivation.
4) Both for motivation and professional knowledge
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Principal at KPMG
Posted Dec 2, 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 Jan 2009 (took 2 weeks)
It was quite a fast and efficient interview process (which is unusual for professional services firms). I was impressed by this.
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Negotiation Details
Straight forward and fair.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Associate at KPMG
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in New York, NY (took 3 months)
I started by emailing an alum of the law school who worked for KPMG. I had previously applied to the company through its online system. Interviews appear to be gained through networking but this may be a function of the economy. They did not appear to interview on campus but as an LLM, I am not apart of the on campus interview process. I was contacted by KPMG's HR person and I was scheduled for an interview. During the first interview I spoke with 2 people. Both attorneys and both accountants. They were both experienced attorneys who had worked for other employers and had recently been hired by KPMG. People seem to gain some promotions by switching companies instead of being promoted upwards. Neither interview went great. I did not feel good about the interview process. When I was obtaining my JD, I interviewed with a number of law firms so I think I know how to interview with attorneys but these interviews did not go well. I was pursuing employment because I anticipated that I would obtain my LLM in May and I did obtain my LLM in May of 2011. But, I had a second interview with their accountants in the SALT department. I spoke with 5 people. I was tired by the end of the interviews. They don't put people up in hotels the day before interviews like law firms do. I think I know how to explain my experience to lawyers but I do not know whether those explanations work for accountants at an accounting firm. I don't think they understood the type of work I used to do at Sullivan & Cromwell. It did not seem to be a fit at all. It just was not a fit. I cannot explain their culture but it wasn't a fit. I kept trying to understand what an attorney does at an accounting firm. I know what attorneys do at law firms.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Senior Associate - EVS at KPMG
Posted Nov 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 Nov 2011 in Atlanta, GA (took a day)
I did the first round interview on campus. It was a 30 min interview with one Senior Manager and one Manager from the EVS group.
After a week I was invited for the super day at KPMG's Atlanta office.
I did 5 back to back interviews with the Senior Management. The interviews were all conversational.
There were also two cases - one technical case (on DCF) and one writing sample (on Comparable Company Analysis).
I heard back from the partner after 2 weeks with the good news.
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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 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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