I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at RSM (Los Angeles, CA) in Nov 2012
Interview
Selected for an on campus interview. After on campus interview, invited for an in house interview. Cocktail party the night before. In house interview took several hours and consisted of (3) 45 minute long interviews with upper management. Treated to lunch afterword.
Overall, very pleasant experience. The interview questions were all very basic interview questions, nothing technical what-so-ever.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult situation and how you handled it.
One huge interview block that had 3 30 minute interviews back to back, I didn’t get screened by a recruiter though! Varied on difficulty for questions, my second interviewer asked a lot of technical stuff that through me off guard though.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to communicate to people on technical teams that had a different background than you
It had a group discussion round followed by a general technical test and then the interview. All rounds were easy. The interview had technical questions and questions relating to background,
Structured Interview:
The interview will include a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Expect to discuss your experience with audit procedures, risk assessment, and client interactions.
Sample questions might include:
“Can you describe a time when you identified a significant issue during an audit?”
“How do you ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations?”
Technical Assessment:
You may be asked to solve a case study or complete a practical task related to an assurance scenario. This could involve analyzing financial statements, identifying errors or discrepancies, and suggesting corrective actions.
Cultural Fit and Soft Skills:
We’ll also evaluate your communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Be prepared to discuss how you handle tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work with clients or colleagues.
Q&A Session:
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about the role, team dynamics, company culture, and career progression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why did you decide to interview with RSM
Name a time you had to resolve a conflict between peers