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KPMG Apprenticeship Interview Questions 2026
KPMG's interview process for school leavers follows a structured format: online assessments, job simulation exercise, then a final interview and business case presentation. Below are the types of questions you should prepare for, based on the competencies they actually test.
The Questions KPMG Asks
Every question maps to one of KPMG's core competencies. Prepare at least one strong STAR story per competency.
Courage
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated courage.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Integrity
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated integrity.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Excellence
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated excellence.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Together
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated together.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
For Better — KPMG's five values underpin all competency assessment
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated for better — kpmg's five values underpin all competency assessment.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
The STAR Framework
S — Situation: Set the scene briefly (1–2 sentences). Enough context, no more.
T — Task: What was your specific responsibility? What was expected of you?
A — Action: What YOU did — not "we". Be specific. This is 60% of the answer.
R — Result: Quantify if possible. What changed? What did you learn?
Motivational Questions
Why KPMG specifically — not just the sector?
Why an apprenticeship over university?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
What do you know about the challenges KPMG faces right now?
What gets candidates rejected
Vague answers like “I worked in a team and we all helped each other.” Interviewers want to hear what YOU specifically did. If you can't isolate your individual contribution, the answer won't land.
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