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KPMG Assessment Centre
Quick answer
KPMG's assessment centre — the 'Launch Pad' — combines exercises, a case or written task and a values-based interview, designed to give faster decisions. It assesses aptitude, motivation and alignment with KPMG's values, building on the earlier online assessments and job simulation.
About the KPMG assessment centre
Launch Pad is KPMG's streamlined final stage, aiming to assess and decide quickly. It blends realistic exercises with a senior interview centred on values and commercial awareness.
The exercises
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Case / written exercise | Analyse a business scenario and present a structured view. |
| Group or interactive exercise | Collaborate on a task while assessors observe. |
| Values-based interview | Motivation, KPMG's values and commercial awareness. |
Likely questions
- 1Why KPMG, and why this area?
- 2Tell me about a time you delivered under pressure.
- 3How do you build stakeholder relationships?
- 4Describe a time you showed integrity.
- 5Talk us through your view on this scenario.
How to pass
- Map answers to KPMG's values.
- Keep case and written exercises structured.
- Collaborate well in group tasks.
- Bring recent commercial awareness.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Generic motivation.
- Unstructured case responses.
- Weak values alignment.
- No commercial awareness.
Frequently asked questions
What is KPMG's Launch Pad assessment centre?
KPMG's final stage, combining exercises, a case or written task and a values-based interview, designed for faster hiring decisions.
What does KPMG assess at the assessment centre?
Aptitude, motivation, commercial awareness and alignment with KPMG's values.
How do I prepare for KPMG's Launch Pad?
Practise structured case and written exercises, prepare values-aligned stories and bring recent commercial awareness.
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