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Develop Your Plan
Our Hiring Process
Connect with KPMGDevelop Your Plan
It's best to plan your career activities, internships and/or job applications based on your four- or five-year track and your graduation date. Check our year-by-year guide to career planning with KPMG!
Four-Year Track
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING: Apply for leadership program(s)
SUMMER: Attend leadership program(s)
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL: Apply for internship(s)
SPRING/SUMMER: Complete internship(s)
SENIOR YEAR
FALL: Apply for full-time positions
Five-Year Track
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL: Apply for leadership program(s)
SUMMER: Attend leadership program(s)
SENIOR YEAR
FALL: Apply for internships
SPRING/SUMMER: Complete internship(s)
FIFTH YEAR
FALL: Apply for full-time positions
Freshman Year
Recruiter Advice: Freshman Year
Freshman year is a great time to start networking and getting involved in student organizations and clubs. Hear from KPMG recruiters as they offer advice on how you can start preparing for your career.
Build Your Resume
It's never too early to start building your resume. Check out our resume tips to get you started!
Helpful HintsNetwork
It's important to take advantage of the resources you have on campus. Get involved in professional organizations that will give you insight into career opportunities and help you expand your network.
Day in the Life
If you want to know what it's really like to work at KPMG, check out these MyLife@KPMG videos featuring a day in the life of several of our associates.
John Chay Talks about Audit Careers
Seth Young tells you about tax careers
Megan Calkins speaks to advisory careers
Sophomore Year
CPA License
At this point, you may still be thinking about what you want to major in and are probably still exploring various career paths.
If you are considering a career in accounting, you should begin to pursue your license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A CPA license is a respected credential that can lead to increased opportunity, job security, and salary potential.
Many careers in accounting require candidates to be eligible to take the CPA Exam in the state in which they want to work. It is important to make sure that you will meet your state's requirements when you graduate. Meet with a faculty advisor or career counselor or check the NASBA website for eligibility rules.
Learn More About CPA LicensingOpportunities at KPMG
KPMG offers many ways to connect with the firm as early as freshman and sophomore year. As you think through what you want to study in school and where you want to work after you graduate, we invite you to explore opportunities at KPMG.
Network
It's important to take advantage of the resources you have on campus. Get involved in professional organizations that will give you insight into career opportunities and help you expand your network.
Recruiter Advice: Sophomore Year
Sophomore year is a great time to start making professional connections, while you continue building your network and, of course, focus on your grades. Hear from KPMG recruiters as they offer advice on how you can start preparing for your career.
Build Your Resume
It's never too early to start building your resume. Check out our resume tips to get you started!
Click Here for Helpful HintsJunior Year
Internships
During your junior year, it is important to start preparing for internship recruiting. Internships are a terrific way to get real-world experience prior to graduation and, frequently, internships lead to full-time job offers! Internships are typically available to students who will graduate 12-18 months after they intern.
On many campuses, KPMG recruits students who will graduate on a four-year track in the fall of their third year. Students on a five-year track will recruit in the fall of their fourth year. KPMG recruits on some campuses in the spring, so it is important to check with your Career Center so that you know when we will be on your campus.
Recruiter Advice: Junior Year
Junior year is a great time to research opportunities for leadership programs and start planning for your internship! Hear from KPMG recruiters as they offer advice on how you can start preparing for your career.
Prepare for Recruiting
Before you go through the campus recruiting process, you should consider starting to think through the following:
- What season do you want to intern in?
- What is important to you in a work culture?
- Where do you want to live after you graduate?
- What practice are you most interested in?
- Does that practice require CPA eligibility?
- If so, will you meet the requirements for the state in which you want to work?
Build Your Brand
To make sure you put your best foot forward during the recruiting process, you need to take the time to think through your unique brand. We've put together some tools to walk you through the process. Be sure to visit the "Branding U" pages on this web site to see how you can stand out.
Senior Year
Full-Time Careers
On many campuses, KPMG recruits students who will graduate on a four-year track in the fall of their third year. Students on a five-year track will recruit in the fall of their fourth year. KPMG recruits on some campuses in the spring, so it is important to check with your career center so that you know when we will be on your campus.
Recruiter Advice: Senior Year
Senior year is the turning point of going from college to career, be prepared and put your best foot forward! Hear from KPMG recruiters as they offer advice on how you can start preparing for your career.
Prepare for Recruiting
Before you go through the campus recruiting process, you should consider starting to think through the following:
- What season do you want to intern in?
- What is important to you in a work culture?
- Where do you want to live after you graduate?
- What practice are you most interested in?
- Does that practice require CPA eligibility?
- If so, will you meet the requirements for the state in which you want to work?
Build Your Brand
To make sure you put your best foot forward during the recruiting process, you need to take the time to think through your unique brand. We've put together some tools to walk you through the process. Be sure to visit the "Branding U" pages on this web site to see how you can stand out.
Fifth Year
Prepare for Recruiting
KPMG is a great place to build a career. As a fifth-year student, you are invited to apply directly for full-time positions. Before you go through the campus recruiting process, however, you should think through the following:
- What is important to you in a work culture?
- Where do you want to live after you graduate?
- What practice are you most interested in?
- Does that practice require CPA eligibility?
- If so, will you meet the requirements for the state in which you want to work?
Build Your Brand
To make sure you put your best foot forward during the recruiting process, you need to take the time to think through your unique brand. We've put together some tools to walk you through the process. Be sure to visit the "Branding U" pages on this web site to see how you can stand out.
Connect with KPMG
Interviewing and Recruiting: Apply for full-time positions if you did not intern and are on a four-year track. Contact your Career Center or your local KPMG recruiter for more information.
Our Hiring Process
Find out how KPMG's campus recruiting process works and your path to greatness will be a lot smoother.
Applications
Discover the start of your career
Before you get started on your application, you will need to determine which business area and location is of most interest to you. If you’re unsure about what to pursue, take the time to research What We Do.
You can easily browse and apply to any open position nationwide by following the “Search Jobs” link in the toolbar above. You will also be able to filter by office location and business area to apply for your most preferred position. To complete the application, you’ll need approximately 10 minutes of time along with a resume and unofficial transcript. The application deadline is clearly shown in each individual job posting.
In addition, you may engage with pymetrics, a gaming exercise vendor that collects objective behavioral data to help measure your true potential. If you have taken the pymetrics assessment within the past year, your information stays with you and can be used for current and future job applications – no need to retake.
Interview
Put your virtual self forward
Soon after the application deadline you will find out if you’ve been selected for an interview. If your application progresses, you will have two live video interviews with business leaders, which provides scheduling flexibility. To interview successfully via video, you’ll want to practice beforehand:
- Place your computer in a well-lit location with a simple background.
- Test your microphone and internet connections.
- Wear professional clothing and accessories.
- Speak clearly and look directly into the camera.
You’ll be great!
Next Steps
Close in on your professional future
Most decisions are made within two weeks of interviewing. Specifics vary by KPMG office, but after your video interviews, you’ll hear if we are extending a job offer or an invitation to visit one of our offices in person. When you visit, you’ll meet your potential colleagues, explore the office and experience the KPMG culture as well as our diverse and inclusive environment. We want you to be completely confident in your career decision!
FAQs
- How can I tell if I am eligible for a position?
You should match your educational credentials, experience and interests with those required in the job posting.
- How do I apply to KPMG?
You can easily search job postings and apply quickly for any job, for which you are eligible, on the KPMG website. Click “Search Jobs” in the toolbar above to get started. You’ll need 10 minutes, your resume and unofficial transcripts.
- Can I apply to more than one position?
We strongly encourage you to only apply to the position and location that is of most interest to you. You won’t be able to interview for multiple positions or locations simultaneously. You will be considered for the position you apply to first. If you’re unsure about what to pursue, take the time to research What We Do.
- Can I be considered for more than one office?
We strongly encourage you to only apply to the location that is of most interest to you. You will be able to indicate a second office preference in your application; however, you won’t be able to be interview for multiple positions or locations simultaneously. You will be considered for the position you apply to first. If you’re unsure about what to pursue, take the time to research What We Do.
- Can I still talk with a KPMG recruiter?
Yes! We will host on-campus and virtual events to connect candidates will KPMG recruiters regardless of your current location. Please visit the Connect with KPMG page to see the list of KPMG offices and contacts as well as our virtual event schedule.
- Will I have multiple interviews?
You’ll participate in two live video interviews for the position for which you applied.
- Do I still need a resume?
Yes! You will still need your resume and you will be able to upload it during the application process.
- When will I find out if I’ve been selected for an interview?
Interview selections are made soon, typically within 2 weeks, after the application deadline which can be found on the individual job posting for which you applied.
- How long does the hiring process typically take?
We’ve sped up the process, so most decisions are made within two weeks of interviewing. Interviews typically take place within two-three weeks of the application deadline which can be found on the individual job posting for which you applied. Specifics vary by KPMG office, but after your video interviews you’ll hear promptly if we are extending a job offer or an invitation to visit one of our offices in person.
Connect with KPMG
Connect with a recruiter in one of our offices to learn more about the office and the opportunities available.
Office Locations
Virtual Events
KPMG hosts a number of virtual events throughout the year ranging from Virtual Career Fairs, Information Sessions or Office Hours.
Events List