I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2008
Interview
Contacted KPMG through our campus career services. I had an initial interview on campus with a very friendly recruiter. Second interview was in-house with the first part consisting of a group activity where you are tested on how well you work in groups. The second part consisted of two laid back one-on-one interviews with a manager and a partner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you were in a difficult group dynamic. How did you resolve it?
Normal apt test before this interview, then hr will send email to confirm the face to face interview. It is an 1 hour group discussion on a case, then present to interviewer for 10 minutes. After that, an one on one interview with manager will be conducted.
Pretty easy. Standard competency questions like tell me about a time ypu showed leadership. Got it through university placement program. Lady was really nice was more like a conversation which made everything very comfortable.
It tests your patience mainly, in addition to the accounting and finance knowledge. Best to get prepared by reading some F3 and F7 papers. Wear professional, be there at least 10 minutes early. Talk smoothly
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to know if management valued inventory correctly