KPMG Mock Interview

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How would you prefer to be compensated?

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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.

This question aims to determine your motivators and performance contributions by asking what kind of pay structure you prefer, hourly, salary, or performance-based pay. It is important to brush up on all the pros and cons of each, as well as familiarize yourself with the pay structure this position offers. Be prepared to further discuss your professional worth, your track record for success, current pay rate, and any other bonuses or perks you received in your current employment.

Kevin Downey

"I am currently compensated primarily on a base pay of 60,000 with the opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus based on the company's profits. I would like to be compensated similarly in my next position."

Kevin Downey

"I am currently making a salary with a bonus incentive on a quarterly and annual basis. I would like to continue down that path but am open to exploring other compensation components such as commission, or working on a draw system."

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35KPMG Interview Questions & Answers

Situational

1.This position with KPMG requires strong research skills. What is the first resource you turn to when you need to research a person, business, or topic?

Diligence

2.At KPMG we seek to hire those who can read between the lines in order to uncover our client's potential needs. Give me an example of how you have successfully done this.

Experience

3.In this role with KPMG you will be required to make regular presentations to our clients. How comfortable are you with public speaking, and creating PowerPoint presentations?

Compatibility

4.We have many strong competitors. What makes KPMG stand out, and how could we improve?

Compatibility

5.What do you know about our clients at KPMG and the types of services we offer?

Compatibility

6.We have a very specific personality type that fits well with the strong corporate culture at KPMG. Describe your personality in 3 words.

Operational

7.We have a healthy yet competitive culture at KPMG. How do you track your personal successes and metrics? How often do you look at your KPI's?

Customer Service

8.At KPMG we do everything to ensure that our clients are satisfied. What is your client service philosophy?

Career Goals

9.Are you currently interviewing with any of our competitors? Why do you want to work for KPMG over any of our competitors?

Adaptability

10.This position requires a competitive yet collaborative individual. How do you plan to make an impact in your first 90 days with KPMG while setting a strong groundwork of trust with your new team members?

Problem Solving

11.When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

Performance Based

12.Tell me about a project you completed recently that was ahead of schedule.

Experience

13.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

Career Goals

14.If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

Behavioral

15.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

Communication

16.How do you handle communicating bad news to a fellow worker or subordinate?

Customer Service

17.How would you describe your relationship with your customers or clients?

Communication

18.How do you explain complicated concepts to those who may not understand?

Behavioral

19.Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue?

Education

20.Tell me about a time when you took on a new course to study in order to improve your own work performance.

Experience

21.Tell me about your most significant work experience that relates to this position.

Direct

22.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

Behavioral

23.Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?

Leadership

24.When do you feel your leadership skills are most effective?

Teamwork

25.How do you evaluate success among your team members?

Organizational

26.How do you balance life and work?

Problem Solving

27.What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem?

Salary

28.How would you prefer to be compensated?

Communication

29.What would you do if a client asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer?

Behavioral

30.How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

Leadership

31.How do you motivate others on your team?

Career Goals

32.What is your long-range career objective?

Organizational

33.How do you manage your time?

Ask The Interviewer

34.What questions do you have for me?

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KPMG Mock Interview

How would you prefer to be compensated?

35KPMG Interview Questions & Answers

1.This position with KPMG requires strong research skills. What is the first resource you turn to when you need to research a person, business, or topic?

2.At KPMG we seek to hire those who can read between the lines in order to uncover our client's potential needs. Give me an example of how you have successfully done this.

3.In this role with KPMG you will be required to make regular presentations to our clients. How comfortable are you with public speaking, and creating PowerPoint presentations?

4.We have many strong competitors. What makes KPMG stand out, and how could we improve?

5.What do you know about our clients at KPMG and the types of services we offer?

6.We have a very specific personality type that fits well with the strong corporate culture at KPMG. Describe your personality in 3 words.

7.We have a healthy yet competitive culture at KPMG. How do you track your personal successes and metrics? How often do you look at your KPI's?

8.At KPMG we do everything to ensure that our clients are satisfied. What is your client service philosophy?

9.Are you currently interviewing with any of our competitors? Why do you want to work for KPMG over any of our competitors?

10.This position requires a competitive yet collaborative individual. How do you plan to make an impact in your first 90 days with KPMG while setting a strong groundwork of trust with your new team members?

11.When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

12.Tell me about a project you completed recently that was ahead of schedule.

13.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

14.If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

15.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

16.How do you handle communicating bad news to a fellow worker or subordinate?

17.How would you describe your relationship with your customers or clients?

18.How do you explain complicated concepts to those who may not understand?

19.Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue?

20.Tell me about a time when you took on a new course to study in order to improve your own work performance.

21.Tell me about your most significant work experience that relates to this position.

22.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

23.Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?

24.When do you feel your leadership skills are most effective?

25.How do you evaluate success among your team members?

26.How do you balance life and work?

27.What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem?

28.How would you prefer to be compensated?

29.What would you do if a client asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer?

30.How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

31.How do you motivate others on your team?

32.What is your long-range career objective?

33.How do you manage your time?

34.What questions do you have for me?

35.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?