I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (London, England) in Sept 2014
Interview
telephone interview, 40 mins, first stage, the case study questions were long, had to listen to them. They sent me a feedback sheet with the right answers to the questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
case study questions, what stands out from the other big 4, name a company doing badly at this time and describe 4 issues affecting it, tell me about a project you are proud of
Quite a quick process from application to offer. Completed the standard online assessments and was invited for interviews shortly after. The launchpad (assessment centre) was a bit overwhelming but everyone was so chill and there was a lot of time to talk to other candidates and current KPMG employees. I had my offer two working days later.
Very straightforward interview with two people. A lot of questions in relation to tax law and tax regulations. They also asked several scenario-based questions to assess problem-solving skills and how I would apply tax principles in practical situations. The interview was professional and conversational, with opportunities to discuss previous experience and explain technical knowledge in detail. Overall, the process felt well-structured and focused on evaluating both technical expertise and communication skills.
I got a phone call with an invite to the interview. It was in person in their offices. It was intense, quite short about 20 minutes, and I was asked more questions about academics/school than I expected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I chose my LC subjects.
Why I chose college degree.