KPMG Video Interview: Questions & How to Pass
Consulting · Updated 2026 · Interview Buddy team
KPMG uses one-way video interviews as an early stage for graduate, vacationer and audit/advisory roles, usually before an assessment centre. You record answers to set questions that probe your motivation for KPMG and professional services, plus behavioural competencies.
It filters a large applicant pool, so genuine motivation and structured examples are what advance you. This guide covers what KPMG tends to ask on video and how to record answers that stand out.
What a KPMG video interview looks like
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You get a link and record answers to typically 3–5 questions, with a short prep window and a per-answer time limit.
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Questions focus on motivation ('why KPMG, why this service line'), behavioural examples and sometimes commercial awareness.
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Answers are assessed for motivation, communication and alignment with KPMG's values (integrity, excellence, teamwork, doing what matters).
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No live interviewer; treat it as the gateway to the assessment centre.
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Dress in business attire and record in a quiet, tidy, well-lit space.
Questions to prepare
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Why do you want to work at KPMG, and why professional services?
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Why are you interested in this service line (audit, tax, advisory)?
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Tell me about a time you worked in a team to solve a problem.
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Describe a time you led something or took initiative.
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Tell me about a recent business or industry trend that interests you.
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Describe a time you handled a setback or competing deadlines.
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What do you think a graduate at KPMG does day to day?
How to stand out
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Nail 'why KPMG and why professional services' with specific, researched reasons.
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Show commercial awareness with a current business trend you can discuss.
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Use STAR for behavioural answers — teamwork, leadership, problem-solving.
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Bring energy and clarity to camera; it's the gateway to the assessment centre.
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Dress professionally, look into the lens, and practise to a timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KPMG video interview?
An early-stage one-way recorded interview for graduate and vacationer roles. You answer 3–5 set questions on camera in your own time, usually before an assessment centre.
What does KPMG assess in the video interview?
Genuine motivation for KPMG and professional services, communication, behavioural competencies and often commercial awareness. Specific, researched answers score best.
How do I prepare for a KPMG recorded interview?
Prepare a specific "why KPMG" answer, ready a current business trend, build STAR examples, and practise answering to camera and a timer in business attire.
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