Stand out!

Who are you?

Getting started

The Boy Scouts know it and so should you: the best way to begin any venture is to be prepared. Branding U begins with information about what knowledge, skills and qualities potential employers (including KPMG) are looking for in new employees. Find out why a global perspective is highly valued. The primary importance of a strong academic record. How demonstrable leadership experience can help you stand out in an interview. We’ll also talk about why you should spend some time getting ready to answer questions about your desired work focus and location. To make sure you can align your strengths and career goals with what companies are looking to hire, let’s prepare to present - you!

So what exactly are we looking for when we recruit new people? Naturally, we want you to have good technical skills, problem-solving abilities and commercial focus. We're also looking for people with a lot of integrity - good team workers who can build effective relationships, learn from experience and bring out the best in others. Here are some specifics of what KPMG is looking for:

  • Globally and community minded students
  • Leaders and team players
  • Strong communication skills and self confidence
  • Goal oriented, self starters
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Academic achievement
  • An understanding of and desire to work in public accounting
      • Know the practice you want to work in and why
    • Do research on the practice via the firm's website
    • Get a good understanding about what they do by talking to faculty or students who previously interned with a firm in that particular practice
    • Prepare intelligent questions to ask professionals that you have met
      Know the location where you want to work and be able to explain why
    • Be sure you have spent significant time in the city where you want to go work
    • Be able to articulate why you want to work in a particular city (originally from the city, family in the city, lived there one summer)

Now that you know what we are looking for, it is time for you to reflect on yourself and know your strengths. The Branding U toolkit, located to the right of this page, contains tools to help you brand yourself. Use the Self Assessment Worksheet to help you do a self analysis and prepare you to sell yourself. You should also take the time to review your resume to see if it reflects your strengths and skills that employers are looking for. Our "Resume Tips" located in the toolkit can help you do just that.

In addition to the toolkit, visit the Employee Career Architecture (ECA) section of our website. ECA allows you to use the interactive Career Path mapping tool, provides snapshots of many roles at KPMG, and shares in-depth guidance and resources designed to help you explore your career options.

Want to learn more? Hear from our recruiters by watching our videos posted to YouTube to know how to "Brand U"!