I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (London, England) in Oct 2020
Interview
Typical for a Big4: Online application, followed by tests and then a video interview if you pass the numerical and SJT. Next is a a Critical Thinker assessments which is really just a retest of numerical skills. Last is AC.
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Normal competency questions in the vid interview- tell me about a time... and why Kpmg? etc.
Several interviews, no testing. Simple process but wait time between rounds was significant. Standard questions with Manager to begin with over teams. A few technical questions but these could be answered well with some research ahead of time.
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Why the role, why us, why ICAEW, what does KPMG do etc,
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (London, England)
Interview
Assessment day was good and learned a lot about the company. Did my interview and heard back within a couple days. Although I didn't get an offer I was given very helpful feedback via telephone call and they said I was very close to getting hired! Next time...
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Question 1
Give an example of a time that you had to diffuse tension within a team, what did you do and how did it resolve the conflict?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at KPMG (Leeds, England) in Apr 2025
Interview
KPMG’s graduate recruitment process starts with an online application followed by two assessments: the Transforming Small Businesses test (a situational judgement and problem-solving assessment), and the Delivering Outcomes test (involving written and video responses based on business scenarios). If successful, candidates are invited to the Launch Pad assessment centre, which includes a group exercise and a one-to-one interview with a senior team member. Throughout the process, KPMG evaluates behavioural strengths such as integrity, curiosity, communication, and collaboration. Offers are typically made within two working days of the Launch Pad.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to work with a group and what the result was?
Audit Graduate Scheme applicants have rated the interview process at KPMG with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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