KPMG Digital Submission Preparation Document KPMG have streamlined their application process to ensure that you have the best possible experience, and the next step is the submission of a short clip on why you are applying to the company and the technology area. Prepare, prepare, prepare You will be receiving more information directly from KPMG about what they expect from you, but this document is to help supplement and focus your research. To make it past this point please read this information thoroughly, as well as going above and beyond in your preparation. Research tips When you are sent your information about this digital submission, you will then have 72 hours to submit, so please start researching now! Follow this link to find out more about the process: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates/how-to-apply/application-process As well as their behavioural capabilities: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates/how-to-apply/behavioural-capabilities The Digital Submission – key facts This 2 minute audio submission is an opportunity for you to demonstrate both your communication skills and your motivation towards a career at KPMG. In your digital submission, thee will be assessing two of the KPMG global behavioral capabilities, ‘Makes an Impact’, ‘Seizes Business Opportunities’ and ‘Career Motivation’. You could be covering the following: a) Can you tell us why KPMG are the clear choice for you? b) Can you tell us what interests you about the business area you have applied for? All of these answers will be very personal to you, but below we’ve suggested some things you should think about. Why KPMG? -
KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services organisations operating in 153 countries, with 22 offices across the UK. KPMG in the UK offers Audit, Tax, Consultancy and Advisory services to thousands of clients, from some of the largest multinationals and best-known brands to public bodies and private individuals. KPMG Audit has more listed companies in its portfolio than any other professional services firm, and the Public Sector Audit team is one of the largest in the UK. KPMG is consistently voted in the Top 10 of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers, has a great social network, support volunteering and a collaborative nature.
Please make sure you dig really deep into all of the interesting, exciting and industry leading things that KPMG do, and pick those that stand out the most to you. You don’t have long to talk about the company, so pick those things that really stand out the most to you. Why the role? Over this 3-year intensive graduate programme you will be working towards your ACA qualification whilst learning from the experts in the industry across 3 different teams: corporate finance, restructuring
and transactional services. Combining professional training with work experience, this is a fantastic way to start your career, giving you a broad awareness of the challenges businesses face throughout the process of merging with or acquiring another business. Competencies to consider -
Your communication skills Make an Impact: Career Motivation: Deciding where to begin your career can be difficult. You might apply to a number of different organisations. But KPMG want to see that you’ve identified why you want to work for them in particular, and have thought carefully about your chosen field.
The best preparation you can do for this digital submission is to plan what you’re going to talk about, answer everything that KPMG are asking for and always consider the competencies we’ve explained above. Write down what you’re going to say, practice it lots of times, asks friends and family to listen, record yourself and watch it back and take your time! Try not to simply read off notes, but use cue cards to help you remember what to say. Good luck, try your best and go for it!