HOW TO GET INTO
KPMG MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING
OVERVIEW OF THE
HIRING PROCESS
Interviewing for KPMG Consulting roles
involves case and behavioural rounds.
# FIRST ROUND
Two 30-minute interviews: one for case
interviews and the other for behavioral or fit
questions.
# SECOND ROUND
Three interviews in total: Behavioral/Fit (30-
40 minutes), Case (30-40 minutes).
# THIRD ROUND
Candidates may face a third round with
two to three interviews, lasting 30-40
minutes each. These sessions primarily
cover behavioral questions, with the
possibility of including case interviews.
KPMG CASE INTERVIEW
In KPMG case interviews, candidates lead
by asking questions and guiding the
analysis.
#STEP 1 - UNDERSTAND THE CASE
At the beginning of the case, listen carefully
to the interviewer's information, take notes,
and ensure a clear understanding of the
context and objective. Don't hesitate to ask
clarifying questions and always confirm the
case objective to avoid failure.
#STEP 2 - STRUCTURE THE PROBLEM
Build a framework to tackle the business
problem by structuring and breaking it
down. Request a moment of silence if
needed, then walk the interviewer
through your framework, inviting
questions or feedback.
#STEP 3 - SOLVE THE PROBLEM
After framing the issue, address
quantitative and qualitative questions.
Explain your approach for calculations,
seek information, and connect answers
to the case objective for potential
recommendations.
#STEP 4 - MAKE A RECOMMENDATION
Conclude the case interview by
presenting your recommendation,
emphasizing key reasons. Optionally,
suggest potential next steps for
unexplored framework areas or
unanswered questions.
KPMG CASE INTERVIEW
EXAMPLES
#EXAMPLE 1: NATIONAL ZOO
Your client is one of the oldest national zoos
in India. The zoo hosts over 2,000 animals in
its 150-acre park. Your client is looking to
increase revenues and profits and is
considering purchasing a giant panda from
China to place in its newest exhibit. You
have been hired to help them make this
decision. What would you recommend?
#EXAMPLE 2: BREWING COMPANY
Our client is the largest Indian beer brewing
company. The Indian beer market is
dominated by three large players. The rest
of the market is comprised of small mom-
and-pop breweries.
What would happen to our client if the
second-largest and third-largest Indian
brewing companies decided to merge?
KPMG BEHAVIOURAL
INTERVIEW
In addition to case interviews, you will likely
be asked a few behavioural or fit interview
questions.
There are 6-7 questions that are most
commonly asked (be honest and authentic
about what you say and prepare
anecdotes for these answers before the
interview, not on the spot) -
THE KPMG CONSULTING
HIRING PROCESS
SCREENING PROCESS
The objective is to
identify the applicants
who fit the fundamentals
of becoming a good
consultant
SELECTION PROCESS
The objective is to select
the best talent pool who
have the potential to
become partners at KPMG
within 7-8 years
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mentorship on Consulting careers, CV making
(including 1:1 edits), Guesstimates & Case Interviews.
Rigorous interview practise through real-time
guesstimates solving & buddy teams for mock cases.
Placement Assistance through access to employee
referrals by our consulting mentors. Job opportunities
from our hiring partners.
Live case project (& certificate) with a real life client &
business problem. CV templates & interview
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