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M&A Junior at KPMG
No Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 16, 2013
Interview Details Did psychometric tests, face to face interviews with managemetn and partners and then finally an actual case study exam using excel to value a company
Interview Question – VAluing a company Answer Question
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Internship at KPMG
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Perth, Western Australia Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 07, 2013
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Application for Winter Vacation in Internal Audit
The assessment centre consists of two interviews- both behavioural based. One with a manager and the other with either a director or a partner of your service line. These interviews go back-to-back each taking around 45 minutes, so you will be talking to them for quite a long time. Answer the questions very thoroughly and use examples when required.
The interview with the manager is more focused on behavioural, following the STAR format. Basically they want to see that you have a lot of experience with teamwork, and how you deal with certain types of situations, e.g. dealing with failure. They also want to see that you're a good communicator and can get your point (situation/story) across to them.
The second interview is more informal and focuses on your motivation joining KPMG, and why you chose your service line. Make sure your answer is clear and your reasons are not vague.
Then there is an etray exercise where you are given a case study and you must send an email to your client. This is pretty straight forward; just include as much info in your email as you can and try and act as if you are selling your service to the client.
Interview Question – How do you cope with failure? Describe a time where you have failed at something. Answer Question
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Vacationer at KPMG
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Adelaide Jun 2012 – Reviewed Apr 17, 2013
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Initial online application, followed by psychometric testing. This involved Verbal, Numerical and Abstract versions of the test.
Upon satisfactory completion, a mini phone interview was conducted and an invitation to attend an assessment centre.
HR made potential recruits fell very at ease and eliminated intimidation. Assessment centre involved an email exercise, and two 1:1 interviews, one with a Partner and one with a senior manager.
Interview Question – Standard questions relating to why you want the position, as well as general industry related questions. Answer Question
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Graduate at KPMG
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details One face to face interview with Director and Manager level employee. One group interview (approx 6) with HR
Interview Question – Very few technical questions asked - all very situational questions. Group activity was not difficult and very similar to other vacationer interviews at other firms. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not able to negotiate
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Audit Associate at KPMG
No Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Feb 2013 – Reviewed Feb 20, 2013
Interview Details pretty straight forward. first received a phone interview- why did you apply for this position, why kpmg...followed by two manager/partner interview
Interview Question – how do you evaluate success? Answer Question
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Intern at KPMG
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Sep 2012 – Reviewed Dec 22, 2012
Interview Details Submit an online application. If successful through the initial screening, they will email you to do online testing - numerical, verbal and logic. Then there is an assessment centre with 2 rounds of interviews - a partner and a senior manager.
Interview Question – All very standard behavioural questions - nothing out of the ordinary. Answer Question
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Senior Consultant at KPMG
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Jul 2012 – Reviewed Dec 20, 2012
Interview Details First had a phone interview, and later on a f2f with two partners
Interview Question – Who would you drive the business of KPMG View Answer
Reason for Declining – I did not like the working conditions
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Intern at KPMG
No Offer – Interviewed in Sydney Jul 2012 – Reviewed Oct 14, 2012
Interview Details Online test, 2 One-on-One interviews and summary of 25 pages of emails.
Interview Question – Describe a time where you had difficulties working with majority of the team, how did you handle the situation? Answer Question
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Cadet at KPMG
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Sydney – Reviewed Jul 28, 2012
Interview Details 1:1 interview, then 2 interviews with partners, group exercise and written task. Was asked about my resume, what I liked to do in my spare time, why do you think you are suitable for the job, why are you better than other candidates. Fairly relaxed. They wanted to see who you really were.
Interview Question – What is the biggest challenge you have faced? Answer Question
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Consultant at KPMG
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Adelaide Mar 2010 – Reviewed Aug 09, 2011
Interview Details Discussions, followed by CV review, followed by 1:1 interview, followed by formal letter of offer, followed by referee check.
Interview Question – Tell us about yourself? Answer Question
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