KPMG Graduate Application and Interview Process
The graduate application process consists of 4 parts:
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Online Application Form
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Online Reasoning Tests
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First Interview
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Assessment Day
Academic Requirements
You should have at least a 2.1 degree from any University and 300 points at A-Level (the equivalent of BBB). Extenuating circumstances are accommodated for, but you should specify this on your application form.
KPMG Graduate Application and Interview Process
The graduate application process consists of 4 parts:
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Online Application Form + Personality and Preference Inventory (PAPI)
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Online Reasoning Tests
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First Interview
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Assessment Day
Academic RequirementsYou should have at least a 2.1 degree from any University and 300 points at A-Level (the equivalent of BBB). Extenuating circumstances are accommodated for, but you should specify this on your application form.
Key CompetenciesKPMG's key competencies are the qualities it expects all members of staff to have. You should aim to demonstrate these competencies at each stage of the interview process.
The competencies are:
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Business Focus
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Building Relationships
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Leadership
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Problem Solving
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Drive and Resilience
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Career Motivation
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Making an Impact
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Task Management
More information about these can be found on KPMG's recruitment website here.
Online Application FormThe online application form requires you to fill in personal details and written sections which demonstrate your competencies. Make sure you demonstrate these competencies throughout.
Questions that appear on the application form include:
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What attracts you to the position you have applied for ?
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Why do you want to work for KPMG?
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What research have you conducted about KPMG?
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What do you think you will be doing in your first year at KPMG?
KPMG Application Form QuestionsWhat attracts you to the position you have applied for?You should make your career motivation clear and demonstrate commitment to career. If the position you are applying for includes training, mention that here. Aspects like helping clients and excelling at what you do are valid points.
Why do you want to work for KPMG?This may seem like a tough question as firms such as PwC, Deloitte and Ernst & Young offer similar experiences, however the following points should help provide some inspiration.
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Quality of training offered by KPMG
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Great team working attitude of KPMG
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Support of colleagues
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The great work KPMG does in the community (make sure you are aware of this because you will be asked this at interview if you mention it)
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Possibilities for career advancement in KPMG
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Reputation of KPMG
You will also be asked 'why KPMG' at interview, however it will likely be phrased, "What separates KPMG from other firms and why do you want work for KPMG instead of the others?"
What do you think you will be doing in your first year at KPMG?