Vacation Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at KPMG with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 84% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Vacation Trainee roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 25 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at KPMG overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at KPMG as a Vacation Trainee according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 19%
One on one interview: 19%
Background check: 13%
IQ intelligence test: 13%
Personality test: 13%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 6%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 3%
Drug test: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (Petaling Jaya) in Nov 2016
Interview
Straightforward and friendly. It took about 20 minutes for my session. The interviewer was warm and welcoming the interviewees. The notice for attending the interview given 5 days before. The process went smoothly as they start the session earlier than stated. The interview room is convenient with well functioned a/c and with a table.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
introduce myself, why KPMG, why study accounting, follower or a leader, my greatest strength
It was fairly easy. It was a group interview. The interviewers were very nice and professional. They asked a lot of situational and behavioural questions. Overall, it was a good experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (Kuala Lumpur) in May 2025
Interview
The interview process was smooth, professional, and well structured. The interviewer was friendly and made me feel comfortable. The questions focused on my background, motivation, and interest in the internship. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I received the offer shortly after the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (Petaling Jaya)
Interview
quick fast and via phone call. interviewer just asking question about why choose KPMG, experience in university program about the involvement. pretty straightforward questions. how do you work under pressure? how do you handle tight deadlines with multiple task ?