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Student Recruitment Volunteer Guidekpmg.com/uk

January 2021

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Thank you for taking the time to support KPMG Student Recruitment by attending either a

recruitment event or activity.

The Student Recruitment team recruits over 1,500 graduates, apprentices, interns and work

experience students each year across all capabilities onto a variety of programmes. To do this

we need to attract the best and most diverse talent and look to ensure every candidate has a

positive experience of KPMG, regardless of their eventual outcome. To attract this talent we run

and attend hundreds of events nationwide each year including insight sessions, careers fairs

and skills sessions. In light of COVID-19, we’re running all events online for the foreseeable

future.

Having volunteers from across the business at our events is critical to maximising the

experience for attendees, giving them a more detailed insight into working at KPMG which is

what they all want to hear about! Volunteering also provides you with an opportunity to use and

develop your non-technical skills and build your network across KPMG.

In this pack we have provided you with information about the various Student programmes,

details of the application process candidates will go through and some key messages that we

know students are interested in hearing about.

Please do take the time to review the information in this pack before attending an event and if

you have any further questions, please contact your specific event organiser who will be able to

answer these for you. You will also be provided with specific event details, time code

information and what you are required to do on the day from your Student Recruitment contact.

For the most up to date information on our programmes, application process and further FAQs,

please visit kpmgcareers.co.uk

Thank you again for taking the time to support our events & activities.

Welcome to Student Recruitment

Camilla Woodhead

Head of Student Recruitment

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The information in this pack should enable you to have an informed conversation

as a volunteer with students at events. Further details and FAQs can be found at

kpmgcareers.co.uk

Contents

Code of Conduct 3

Top Tips 4

About Us 5

Graduate Programmes 6

Undergraduate Programmes 7

Apprenticeship Programmes 8

Application Processes at a glance 9-10

Application Processes in detail 11-12

What we look for 13-14

International Students 15

Benefits and Rewards 16

Training and Development 17

Employee Networks and Volunteering Opportunities 18

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KPMG’s series of events are

being delivered remotely for

2021 due to government

restrictions in place to

combat the Covid-19

outbreak. Sessions rely on

the use of Microsoft Teams as

an online meeting platform.

For KPMG and students to

use Microsoft Teams safely,

all parties must adhere to this

code of conduct for their own

protection and safeguarding.

KPMG Code of Conduct for virtual events

KPMG will

— Deliver online sessions via Microsoft Teams using

their KPMG Microsoft Teams account;

— Ensure that all security protocols are followed,

including use of unique meeting link and waiting

room functions;

— Ensure that no one-to-one sessions are conducted

and that there is another facilitator online when

conducting sessions with minors (under 18s)

— Ensure that no recording of the meeting is made and

no images are taken without prior consent of

students;

— Disable private chat function between participants;

— Hold sessions in a suitable room in the house and

ensure there is nothing inappropriate in the

background;

— Introduce themselves and other staff members at

the start of the meeting;

— Dress in appropriate day clothes;

— Use professional and appropriate language;

— Ensure that there is nothing inappropriate on the

screen/internet pages/browser history if they share

their screen during online delivery;

— End the session if there are any concerns regarding

student engagement or the security of the meeting

and report this to relevant internal teams.

Students will

— Update their parents and carers regarding the online

delivery of KPMG events this year and the remote

skills sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams (under

18s only)

— Ensure that no recording of the meeting is made, and

no images are taken;

— Dress in appropriate day clothes;

— Attend the session from a suitable room in their

house;

— Tell the KPMG host (by chat function or email) if they

want to end the session because they do not feel

safe or feel ill;

— Contact the KPMG host if they hear or see anything

upsetting or inappropriate during the session;

— Have their microphone muted when joining the

session. Students will

be able to unmute

themselves to ask

questions during the

Q&A session, if applicable.

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During events we get asked a range of questions, so please take the time to reflect on your

experiences and KPMG journey. Please ensure you’re adhering to the below points:

Do talk about:

— Our benefits such as our wellbeing services, Babylon etc.

— Free lunch allowance (when back in the office!)

— Day off on your birthday

— The Academy

— Volunteering opportunities

Don’t talk about:

— Specifics of any KPMG press coverage. If related to Audit, state that we are disappointed if we have fallen

short of regulatory expectations and that we are working with the Regulator to ensure lessons learned.

— Promising secondment opportunities within Audit – these are only available post qualification, and reiterate

that Audit is a great place to continue your career post qualification.

— Bonus arrangements in place – reference other rewards

— Salary details – these are competitive and will be confirmed once securing an offer

To help prepare for the event:

— Take the time to read through this guide; have a look at our careers page and please pick up any further

questions with the specific event organiser who will be able to answer these

— Be prepared to ask open questions! This will help to tailor the conversation and ensure those we speak to

get all the information they require.

— Reflect on your journey at KPMG – what advice would you give to students, what made you want to join

KPMG, what skills have you developed, key achievements etc.

Our top tips

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— KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of

firms that offers Audit, Tax & Law,

Consulting, Technology & Engineering and

Deal Advisory services.

— We bring our imagination and insight to our

clients’ most critical issues. While our work

is often complex, our vision is simple: to be

the clear choice in professional services –

for our clients, for our people and for the

communities we work in.

— We work with organisations from small start-

ups and individuals to major

multinationals. We also work with industry

sectors, from Corporates to Financial

Services, Infrastructure to Government,

Energy to Retail, Healthcare to Hospitality.

— We operate in 152 countries and have over

200,000 people working in member firms

around the world.

— We have approx. 16,000 employees in KPMG

in the UK.

About us Our values UK office locations

Our Values help us to work together in the most

effective and fulfilling way.

— Integrity – we do what is right

— Excellence – we never stop learning and

improving

— Courage – we think and act boldly

— Together – we respect each other and draw

strength from our differences

— For better – we do what matters

We are constantly striving to uphold the highest

professional standards, provide sound advice and

rigorously maintain our independence.

We currently recruit Graduates and/or

Apprentices into the following UK Offices:

Aberdeen

Birmingham

Bristol

Cambridge

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Gatwick

Glasgow

Leeds

Liverpool

London (Canary Wharf)

Manchester

Milton Keynes

Newcastle upon Tyne

Nottingham

Reading

Southampton

Watford

+ Gibraltar!

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Below is a list of the graduate entry routes that students can apply for:

Please note that all programmes are not available at all offices: locations will be stated when candidates apply,

and some routes may have closed due to high application volumes.

Graduate programmes

More detailed and live vacancy information on

our programmes can be found at

kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates. Please direct

students to the website or a member of the

Student Recruitment team if you are unsure

of any details about a specific programme.

Audit

— Audit Empowered

— Audit Intensive

— Technology Audit

(Information Risk

Management)

— Accounting Advisory and

Assurance

Tax & Law

— Japan Practice in Tax

— Tax

— Global Mobility Services

(GMS) Technology

— KPMG Law

Consulting

— Actuarial

— Customer

— Forensic Empowered

— Forensic Intensive

— Internal Audit, Risk and

Compliance Services

(IARCS) Empowered

— Internal Audit, Risk and

Compliance Services

(IARCS) Intensive

— Operational Transformation

— Finance Transformation

— People Consulting

— Risk and Regulation

— Strategy

Deal Advisory

— Deal Advisory Data Analytics

and Technology

— Deal Advisory Empowered

— Deal Advisory Intensive

— Mergers and Acquisitions

Technology & Engineering

— Analytics

— Digital Consulting

— Cyber

— Financial Modelling

— Global Mobility Services

(GMS) Technology

— Technology Engineering

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Our Undergraduate programmes are a great way for students to experience working at

KPMG. They’ll get an insider’s view of life in the firm, the work we do, the industries we work

in and the big issues facing our clients.

Insight Programmes (For students in their first year of university)

— Insight Days

— Women in Deal Advisory

— Women in Technology

One-year Business Placement (For students with a year in industry or sandwich year within their degree

course)

— Global Mobility Services (GMS) Technology

Vacation Programmes (For students in their penultimate year of university)

— Audit, Tax, Technology Audit (Information Risk Management)

Black Heritage Talent Insight Programme (For final year students or those who have already graduated)

— Firm wide

Benefits of undergraduate programmes:

Undergraduate programmes

Opportunity to see what working at

KPMG is like before committing to a career1

2 Gain commercial skills and direct client

contact

3 Students gain hands-on experience they

can’t get in the classroom

4 Opportunity to network with peer group and

more senior members of staff

5Chance to secure a graduate position from

Vacation, Black Heritage Talent Insight and

One-Year Business Placement programmes

before going into their final year of

university

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Our range of apprenticeship programmes offer candidates with the opportunity to work with

a variety of clients across different industries, using innovative approaches and new

technologies to help businesses to improve the way they work.

Audit Apprenticeship

— Rotations in the Audit function, 5 year programme working towards Level 7 ACA or CA qualification

(dependent on location)

KPMG360˚

— Rotational in areas such as Tax, Audit and Deal Advisory, 6 year programme, working towards a Level 7

qualification

KPMG360˚ Digital Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

— Join either Financial Services Technology Delivery Centre, or our Solutions and Digital team, study for a BSc

degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with Queen Mary University London or Manchester

Metropolitan University: 5 years

KPMG Discovery

— Work Experience programme for Year 12/13 (S4/5) students

Benefits of apprenticeship programmes:

Apprenticeship programmes

Opportunity to gain an AAT Level 3 and 4

qualification before specialising and gaining a

professional qualification in their specialist area

1

2On KPMG360˚ and KPMG360˚ Business

Services, rotations around the business offer an

opportunity to gain key experiences to help

apprentices choose a specialist area

3They build a network across the whole Firm

from junior staff members all the way up to

Partner level

4Earning a salary whilst gaining a broad range

of work experience and working towards a

professional qualification

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Graduate, One Year Business Placement and Vacation Programmes

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Online application

An opportunity for students to

tell us about their academic

background and work

experience.

Transforming Small

Businesses

(online assessment)

Students will be asked to

respond to hypothetical

scenarios in an immersive

assessment.

Delivering outcomes

(online assessment)

Written and video assessment

specific to the business area

students have applied for.

Virtual Launch Pad

(online assessment)

Combines assessment with the

opportunity to learn more about KPMG.

We looking for candidates to

demonstrate the strengths that will give

us the confidence that they will be

successful at KPMG.

If successful candidates will have a job

offer within 2 working days! If

unsuccessful we will provide feedback.

Please note, the application process may vary for a small number of routes

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5

Critical Thinker

(online assessment)

A retest of our Critical Thinker

strength, conducted virtually

and facilitated by a member of

the Student Recruitment team.

30 minutes to complete 90 minutes to complete 60 minutes to complete 40 minutes to complete 3 hours to complete

Application process at a glance

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Apprenticeship Programmes

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Your application

An opportunity for students to

ell us about their academic

background, work experience

and interests. They’re also

asked to respond to thee

competency based questions.

Audio submission

Students are asked to

demonstrate their communication

skills and career motivation for

a career with KPMG.

Online Logical

Reasoning Test

The online test assesses critical

qualities for job success such

as problem solving, effective

communication and being

innovative and creative.

Assessment Centre

(online assessment)

The assessment centres

include an interview, some

written exercises and an

online reasoning test.

We looking for candidates to

demonstrate the strengths that

will give us the confidence

that they will be successful at

KPMG

30 – 60 minutes 2 minute submission 30 minutes 1/2 day

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Application process at a glance

Please note, candidates applying for KPMG360˚ Business Services do not complete

the Digital Submission)

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Graduate and Undergraduate

Programmes

Stage 1: Online application

This is the candidate’s chance to tell us about their

academic background and any work experience they

have undertaken. This should take about 30 minutes

for them to complete and they won’t need to upload

a CV.

Stage 2: Transforming Small Businesses

(online assessment)

After submitting the application form, they will

automatically be invited to our first online

assessment, Transforming Small Businesses. This

assessment features a range of material relating to

three fictional small businesses, each with their own

business challenges.

Throughout the assessment, candidates will be

asked how they might respond to certain scenarios

by ranking what they’ll likely do, say or feel. They will

also be asked to analyse some information and

provide responses. They will need a pen, paper and

calculator (a phone calculator will be sufficient).

The assessment is untimed, we suggest that

candidates allow 90 minutes for completion, and we

recommend that they complete it within one sitting.

They will need to complete the assessment within

five calendar days from the date of their invitation.

Once they have completed the assessment,

candidates will receive a personalised feedback

report based on the KPMG strengths assessed.

Stage 3: Delivering Outcomes (online

assessment)

If successful at Stage 2, candidates may be invited

to our next online assessment. This stage will

provide them with an insight into their chosen

business area as they are taken through a fictional

project, linked to one of the small businesses

introduced in the previous Transforming Small

Businesses assessment.

Throughout the assessment candidates will be

asked; how they might respond to certain scenarios

by ranking what they are likely to do, to record video

responses via their webcam, and provide written

responses to information provided.

This assessment is untimed, but we suggest that

candidates allow 60 minutes to complete it and that

they do so in one sitting. They will need to complete

the assessment within three calendar days from the

date of their invitation.

Stage 4: Critical Thinker (online assessment)

If successful at Stage 3, candidates may be

invited to re-sit their Critical Thinker

assessment.

This will be conducted virtually and facilitated

by a member of the Student Recruitment team.

This assessment will take 30 minutes to

complete.

Stage 5: Virtual Launch Pad (KPMG

Experience & Assessment Day)

Due to Covid-19 we have moved to a fully virtual

assessment process using Microsoft TEAMS

If candidates are successful at Stage 4, they may be

invited to attend a Virtual Launch Pad. This is the

final stage of the recruitment process.

Virtual Launch Pad will combine assessment with

the opportunity for them to learn more about the

fantastic career opportunities available at KPMG. We

will be looking for them to demonstrate the

strengths that will give us the confidence that they

will be successful at KPMG.

The assessed activities will be conducted virtually.

Candidates will also have the opportunity to meet

lots of our people virtually, including those within the

area you have applied to, from Partners to Graduate

Trainees.

If successful, candidates will have their job offer

within 2 working days!

If unsuccessful, candidates will be offered the option

to request feedback

Please note, the application process may vary for a

small number of Graduate and Undergraduate

routes.

Application Process in detail

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Apprenticeship Programmes

Stage 1: Online Application Form

This is the candidate’s chance to tell us about their

academic background, experiences and interests.

They’ll also be asked to answer three short

questions.

Stage 2: Digital Submission

If they are successful, they’ll be invited to a

complete a digital submission. This short submission

is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their

communication skills and motivation towards a

career at KPMG.

In the digital submission, we will be assessing four

of the KPMG strengths, ‘Drives Quality’, ‘Resilient

Performer’ and ‘Leverage Technology' and

'Communicate Effectively

They will have three days to complete this.

Stage 3: Online Logical Reasoning Test

If successful at digital submission stage, candidates

may then be invited to complete an online logical

reasoning test, which will assess critical qualities for

job success, such as solving problems,

communicating effectively, and being innovative and

creative. They will be sent details on this test from

our supplier Penna and details on how to complete

this test will be included in the invite.

Stage 4: Virtual Assessment Centre

If successful in the Online Logical Reasoning Test

candidates may then be invited to one of our virtual

Assessment Centres. During the Assessment

Centre candidates will be assessed against all of

the KPMG strengths and have the chance to learn

more about us, meet our people and take part in our

virtual assessment activities. Candidates will be

given more details about this part of the process

once they’ve reached this stage.

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All candidates will be assessed against the key strengths that are key to success in role at

KPMG. Candidates should use these to prepare for the recruitment process.

Our Strengths

Career Motivation

We want to see that the

candidate has thought about why

they want to work for us in

particular, and have thought

carefully about their chosen

programme and location.

Communicates Effectively

Ability to communicate clearly in

both written & verbal

communication styles, so your

message leaves an impact and is

clearly understood.

Credible Connector

Enjoy building and maintaining

lasting relationships with others;

taking time to get to know them

and understand their opinions.

Critical Thinker

Analyse and interpret complex

information and can then use this

insight to solve problems.

Demonstrates Integrity

Ensure their working practices

adhere to rules and regulations

and challenge business practices

that they believe are unethical.

Drives Quality

Proactive in taking ownership of

tasks, pre-empting issues and

determined to achieve high-

quality results.

Foster Innovation

Shows they are comfortable with

uncertainty and can quickly adapt

to complex and ambiguous

situations, as well as proposing

new ideas and solutions

appropriately.

Leverage Technology

Embrace new technologies and

are curious about the changes

and opportunities that the latest

technology brings.

Purposeful Collaborator

Thrive in achieving results

through teamwork and is able to

leverage collective expertise and

embrace different perspectives.

Resilient Performer

Able to maintain a positive

attitude when faced with

challenges. You understand your

own emotions and can discuss

difficulties in a constructive

manner.

Show Curiosity

Inquisitive, able to learn from

your mistakes and strive to

develop and improve.

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Graduate and undergraduate

As a general rule*, candidates will be

expected to meet the following

requirements;

— Minimum Grade B GCSE* Maths

— Minimum Grade B GCSE* English Language

— Minimum of 120 UCAS points* under the 2017

tariff point system at A Level

— Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline

Please note, we only consider a candidate's

'top' 3 A-Level grades and do not accept

General Studies.

*Some programme requirements may vary,

so please check our website

www.kpmgcareers.co.uk for further details

or speak to a member of the Student

Recruitment team if in doubt.

Academic requirements

We use a balanced scorecard approach which

helps us ensure that we are giving candidates

the best opportunity to demonstrate potential

– this allows candidates to fall down slightly in

one area and pick up marks in another. We

assess applications against Our Strengths and

combine a number of different factors,

including work experience and performance

during our recruitment process.

Apprenticeships

As a general rule*, candidates will be

expected to meet the following

requirements;

UK

— Minimum 5 GCSEs Grades A*- C or 4 - 9 (inc.

Maths at minimum B or Level 5 and English

Language)

— Minimum of 112 UCAS points under the 2017

tariff point system (e.g. BBC at A Level or

equivalent qualifications)Scotland

— Minimum of 5 National 5 qualifications at

Grades 1-3 (inc. Maths Grade 2 and English, or

equivalent)

— Minimum of 112 new UCAS tariff points at

Higher/Advanced Higher Level

We only consider a candidate’s top 3 A-Level

grades or equivalent (such as BTEC) and do not

accept General Studies.

*Some programme requirements may vary,

so please check our website

www.kpmgcareers.co.uk for further details

or speak to a member of the Student

Recruitment team if in doubt.

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— At KPMG in the UK, we welcome international applications for our

Undergraduate and Graduate programmes.

— Applicants who are interested should complete the online application

form.

— For candidates with non-UK qualifications, we look for an equivalent

standard.

— Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; evidence of this will be

obtained throughout the selection process.

— International students wishing to apply to their home country should apply

direct through www.kpmg.com.

— We have a dedicated page for International students on our careers site,

so direct students accordingly

International students Application dates

— Candidates are only able to apply for one programme in one location each

recruitment year.

— We recruit on a rolling basis so it is best for candidates to apply as close

to the opening date as possible – we do not have a closing date

for applications – we close once we have sufficient applications to fill our

roles

— Applications for Graduate and Vacation programmes typically open in July

and Apprenticeships in October.

— Having no relevant work experience

will not negatively impact the

candidate’s application.

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Benefits and rewards

There are many benefits and rewards to those joining KPMG. The selection below are some of the key benefits and rewards that our

applicants are likely to be interest in.

Our deal – an agreement that details what we offer our people and what we expect in return.

25 days’ holiday, with the

option to buy an extra ten daysLunch allowance

Staff discounts for purchase of

a variety of goods and servicesSight tests

Laptop and mobile phone Development training

Financial support towards

gaining professional

qualifications

Study leave

Student Loan payment Your birthday off work Competitive salary

Access private, remote GP

appointments, anytime and

anywhere

Flextra – alternative benefits our people choose to suit them personally.

Access to purchase private

medical insurance,

health checks and dental

insurance

Sports facilities subscription Pension optionsCompany car scheme and

Cycle to work scheme

Personal accident insurance Life assurance Travel Season ticket loans

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KPMG has a full-time

Professional Qualifications and

Accreditations team – dedicated

to giving each associate the best

chance of passing exams first

time. There are a range of

professional qualifications that

are aligned to the programmes

candidates can apply for.

Our programmes are underpinned by

an online portal so they can access

technical content and learning

activities, share information and

contact tutors for all the support they

need at the click

of a button.

When applying for programmes with

ACA qualifications, they will have the

option to complete either an:

— Intensive training programme or

— Empowered training programme

Both programmes take three years to

complete, they just offer different

routes to achieving success.

The routes available depend on which

office applicants are applying to.

Training and development

Empowered

— Three year programme.

— All 15 exams split up over the three years.

— A blend of classroom and online learning

— Gain work experience/client exposure from the

beginning of the programme.

Intensive

— Three year programme.

— First year of the programme spent completing

14 exams/studying with our training provider.

— Second and third year spent gaining work

experience and completing the final exam (the

case study) in the final year.

The Academy

— Access to communities supporting each individuals learning

and experiences to build their skills and is there to excite,

engage, energise and build a sense of community for each

new cohort at KPMG, through learning and experience.

— It will help shape individuals and guide their transition from

student to professional.

— It will help them build networks and communities – not just

for today but for their career ahead.

Our aim is for The Academy to give trainees the best possible

start to their career, build the career they want and enable bright

minds to thrive at KPMG.

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Those who we engage with could ask about the

networks available at KPMG. We have a range

of employee networks which they can be part of

if they come to join us. These include:

— African and Caribbean Network

— Be Mindful

— Breathe (LGBT Network)

— China Club

— Christians in KPMG

— Families Network

— Forces in the Firm

— Hindu Network

— India Club

— Jewish Society

— KNOW (KPMG Network Of Women)

— Muslim Network

— Sikh Network

— Workability

The KPMG networks

— Each employee gets six days (42 hours) a year to use for skilled volunteering. This can be

used for one-off volunteering activities such as running employability workshops in schools

to longer term volunteering such as becoming a mentor to a young person.

— An additional two days are given if you become a Charity Trustee/School Governor

— KPMG’s national charity is currently the NSPCC and there are a range of activities and

fundraising opportunities throughout the year to support their work.

Employee volunteering

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