KPMG Mock Interview

Practice 35 KPMG interview questions covering audit scenarios, business acumen, and client service excellence.

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

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01 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? SITUATIONAL 02 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. DILIGENCE 03 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? EXPERIENCE 04 We have many strong competitors. What makes KPMG stand out, and how could we improve? COMPATIBILITY 05 What do you know about our clients at KPMG and the types of services we offer? COMPATIBILITY 06 We have a very specific personality type that fits well with the strong corporate culture at KPMG. Describe your personality in 3 words. COMPATIBILITY 07 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? OPERATIONAL 08 At KPMG we do everything to ensure that our clients are satisfied. What is your client service philosophy? CUSTOMER SERVICE 09 Are you currently interviewing with any of our competitors? Why do you want to work for KPMG over any of our competitors? CAREER GOALS 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? ADAPTABILITY 11 When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented? PROBLEM SOLVING 12 Tell me about a project you completed recently that was ahead of schedule. PERFORMANCE BASED 13 What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result? EXPERIENCE 14 If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take? CAREER GOALS 15 What type of manager brings out the best in you? BEHAVIORAL 16 How do you handle communicating bad news to a fellow worker or subordinate? COMMUNICATION 17 How would you describe your relationship with your customers or clients? CUSTOMER SERVICE 18 How do you explain complicated concepts to those who may not understand? COMMUNICATION 19 Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue? BEHAVIORAL 20 Tell me about a time when you took on a new course to study in order to improve your own work performance. EDUCATION 21 Tell me about your most significant work experience that relates to this position. EXPERIENCE 22 Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement? DIRECT 23 Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually? BEHAVIORAL 24 When do you feel your leadership skills are most effective? LEADERSHIP 25 How do you evaluate success among your team members? TEAMWORK 26 How do you balance life and work? ORGANIZATIONAL 27 What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem? PROBLEM SOLVING 28 How would you prefer to be compensated? SALARY 29 What would you do if a client asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer? COMMUNICATION 30 How would you rate your performance in this interview so far? BEHAVIORAL 31 How do you motivate others on your team? LEADERSHIP 32 What is your long-range career objective? CAREER GOALS 33 How do you manage your time? ORGANIZATIONAL 34 What questions do you have for me? ASK THE INTERVIEWER 35 Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment? OPERATIONAL

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