Embark Scholar Intern applicants have rated the interview process at KPMG with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Embark Scholar Intern roles take an average of 61 days to get hired, when considering 10 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 Embark Scholar Intern according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Phone interview: 27%
Skills test: 18%
Background check: 18%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
Very short, 2 behavioral back to back, 30 mins each with different interviewers after passing resume screen, including time for questions at the end, interviewers were very chill and cool. Heard back in a week and a half after interviewing
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (McLean, VA)
Interview
The interview process had two rounds, each about 30 minutes. Most questions were behavioral, focusing on past experiences, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. Interviewers were professional and conversational, was straightforward and well organized. It included behavioral questions about previous experiences, collaboration, and how candidates approach challenges.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview included behavioral questions and situational scenarios related to the role. Interviewers asked about teamwork, handling challenges, and communication style.
It was 2 back to back 30-minute interviews. It was just behavioral questions, and the interviewers were pretty engaged really just wanting to see if you match the company culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult situation you had when working on a team.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at KPMG in Sep 2025
Interview
Great interview process. Very seamless and all behavioral. Asked about classes, my accounting experience, my why KPMG. Connect with others before interviewing and it makes it even more easy to land the internship.