Grad Hack

5 steps to KPMG
For Graduates and Vacationers

If only your exams were this easy.

In this guide, we give you the questions well ask,
as well as tips for the answers.
And from application to offer, its just five simple steps.
Grad Hack
1. Apply online 1. Apply online
2. Its game time Its effortless. And it should take you less than an hour to
complete. Remember, its important to take your time and do
your research. Were after all types of Grads, those who know

3. Screen time who they are and even those who dont.
So be yourself, be clear and be specific. Here are some specifics
were looking for:
4. Come on in Motivation Actual skills

5. Its a deal
If youve chosen a business group, why did you Youve studied a lot and youre smart. Thats a good
choose it? Read about the different types of work start. Well need to see your academic transcript.
on the career choices page and be specific about But we also want to know what else youre good at?
your reasons. Do you have special people skills? Do you speak
languages, for example? Often, its the soft skills that
Real life stuff
set grads apart.
We want to get to know you and what matters most
to you. What do you do outside your studies? What are Eligibility
Mastering behavioural interviews you passionate about? Sport? Community? Make sure youre applying for the right opportunity.
For the 12 day development Foundations Program,
Attitude
youll be a university student in the first year of a
High marks are good, but attitude is everything.
Global Behavioural Capabilities How can you demonstrate your drive, enthusiasm and
positive approach? As well as a desire to learn, grow
3-year degree, second year of a 4-year degree, or
third year of a 5-year degree.
and continuously improve? For the Vacation Program, youll be a university
Contacts student in your penultimate year.
For the Graduate Program, youll be in your final year,
or already graduated.
For International Students, check out the
dedicated page.

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1. Apply online 2. Its game time
2. Its game time Next, youll be invited to compete in our game-based assessment and
values profile. No, were not looking for gaming masters. This assessment
is used to gauge your ability to make smart decisions based on available

3. Screen time information. Our Values profile helps us to understand what key factors you
value at work. But dont worry, there is no right or wrong here. And they only
take 10 minutes each.

4. Come on in We need the results to progress your application to the next selection stage,
so complete these assessments within 48 hours. These assessments are
fair, objective and standardised. Youll receive extra information by email
5. Its a deal beforehand, but if youd like to know more, contact Revelian or call them
on 1300 137 937.

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1. Apply online 3. Screen time
2. Its game time After youve played your games successfully, well send you a link to record
an online video interview. This gives us a chance to meet you face-to-face
(sort of) and learn more about why youve applied and the particular business

3. Screen time group youre interested in. When the interview is confirmed by email, youll
need to record it within 72 hours. If you cant do this, let the Grad Recruiter
know ASAP. We watch them in the order theyre recorded and there is no

4. Come on in lucky last.

5. Its a deal
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What were looking for
The video wont take long. Its just five questions
about you. And you can practice using the video tool
beforehand, so you can deliver a performance that
would make Hugh Jackman proud. We want to see
your communication style, the way you present and
your professionalism. So (obviously!) avoid slang and
swear words. Dress neatly and be aware of stuff like
your posture, gestures and what can be seen in the
background. Set it up so you wont be interrupted and
make sure the lighting is adequate (tip: head-height,
even lighting). Be yourself, smile and maintain
eye contact.

Contacts Top tip

Preparation is key. Research KPMG as well as the
role you want and make sure you practise. We use
behavioural interviewing, so make sure you read the
information on the last page about the STAR technique
and have examples ready. Think about the KPMG
Global Behavioural Capabilities what they mean and
how they can be demonstrated.

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All rights reserved. The KPMG name and logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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1. Apply online 4. Come on in
2. Its game time Now youre getting close! We want you to come into one of our offices
for an information session and interview. The interview will be with
a partner or director and a manager from the business group youre

3. Screen time interested in. It will last about 45 minutes and, like the video interview,
will be behavioural-based, asking about behaviours that matter to KPMG.

4. Come on in What well ask

About your life, your time at school and/or university,
We will ask
About your motivations to apply at KPMG, your choice
your extra-curricular activities and work experience. of business group and your career goals. It will help to

5. Its a deal We find out more about you, and you find out more
about us. Youll meet our recent graduates and hear
about the benefits of working at KPMG and get to ask
think about what you have already done in your life to
date to make your career goals a reality.

any questions you like.

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Stress less
Give yourself plenty of time to get lost, miss your bus,
etc. Arrive 510 minutes early. Wear business clothes
and practise with family and friends. Ask questions.
This shows interest and enthusiasm.

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1. Apply online 5. Its a deal
2. Its game time Congratulations! Youll be contacted by KPMG and receive
an online offer of employment with information about your
division, position title, start date, and salary.

3. Screen time All you have to do is review the contract in full, contact the
Grad team with any questions, and accept our offer online
within the five day turnaround time.
4. Come on in So exciting. Welcome aboard.

5. Its a deal

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1. Apply online Mastering behavioural interviews
2. Its game time Behavioural interviews are about the skills and behaviours youve
demonstrated in real situations in the past. The STAR response method
helps make sure you provide the right detail in your response and dont

3. Screen time get lost in story telling. It helps you create a concise response, but with
enough detail to provide explanation for your actions.

4. Come on in Situation /
Task
Background/context in which you took action.

5. Its a deal Action

What specifically did you do or say in this situation?
This is the most important bit as it shows us how you
demonstrated the skill or behaviour.

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Result
What were the results of your action(s), what did you learn?
We use behavioural interviewing because its fair, objective,
factual, relevant to the role and allows consistency across
interviews. It means we can assess candidates in a
standardised way. Our people demonstrate the KPMG
behaviours everyday. So it makes sense for us to look for
these behaviours in future team members.

Contacts If you can provide examples of when youve demonstrated

one of our behaviours in the past, we can be confident that
youll keep doing it, and do well at KPMG. Avoid talking
about we and generalising. This is about you individually.
You can use examples from all parts of your life: sports,
part-time work, community work etc, it doesnt have to be
uni or business related.

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1. Apply online KPMG Global Behavioural Capabilities
2. Its game time
Below are the Behavioural Capabilities we recruit for:

Delivers Quality Makes an Impact

Are you an organised person? Do you like to take a Do you take pride in your interpersonal skills?

3. Screen time structured approach to your work? Are you a forward

thinker with the ability to multi-task? Do you strive to
uphold a high standard of work? Think of the times you
Are you a good listener? Are you an individual?
Are you confident? Are you passionate? Have you been
able to convince or influence others to take action?
have achieved exceptional results despite challenging
Seizes Business Opportunities

4. Come on in situations.
Drives Collaboration and Inclusion
Do you thrive working in a team? Do you like to build
Do you have a knack for spotting an opportunity?
Do you understand the commercial world?
Are you working on your network? Does going the
deep relationships? Can you think of a time that youve extra mile for the customer give you a thrill?

5. Its a deal delivered an exceptional experience? Think about when

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youve worked collaboratively in a group to deliver
excellent outcomes.
Demonstrates Innovation and Curiosity
Are you curious about the world? Are you a disruptive
thinker? Do you embrace change? Are you OK with
Strives for Continual Improvement ambiguity? Think about times when you have added
Do you set goals? Do you achieve your goals? value with innovative and practical solutions.
Do you look for ways to challenge and develop
yourself? Are you driven? Think of a time when you
have demonstrated your resilience in the face of
a setback.

Global Behavioural Capabilities Exercises Professional Judgement

Do you ask questions? Do you enjoy researching?
Are ethics important to you? Are you a big picture
Contacts thinker? Do you substantiate your claims? Think about
experiences where you have demonstrated integrity
and objectivity.

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All rights reserved. The KPMG name and logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Grad Hack
1. Apply online
2. Its game time
3. Screen time Start here. Go anywhere.

4. Come on in Find out what your path will look like at:
kpmg.com/au/grads

5. Its a deal Email us:

gradrecruiting@kpmg.com.au

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