I just came out of the behavioral rounds at KPMG (two of them: the HireVue async and then an in-person HM round) and I wanted to write down the actual questions while they're fresh. I prepped for this pretty carefully, so I have a sense of what was on-script vs. unexpected.
KPMG's published values are: integrity, excellence, courage, together, for better. They do not frame the interview explicitly as a values mapping exercise, but when you look at the questions afterward, you can see the shape.
Questions I actually got:
HireVue (async video): Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a client or stakeholder Describe a project where you had to collaborate across teams that had different priorities Walk me through a time when you identified a problem before it became a crisis
HM behavioral round (live, 45 min): Tell me about a time you disagreed with a technical or strategic decision. How did you handle it? Give me an example of when you had to balance competing deadlines. What was your approach? Describe a situation where the scope of a project changed significantly mid-stream. How did you adapt? Why KPMG specifically? (This one hit harder than I expected, they weren't satisfied with generic 'big 4 culture' answers)
The 'why KPMG' question is worth taking seriously. I had done research on their tech modernization practice and mentioned a specific initiative. The HM's energy shifted noticeably when I got specific.
I also noticed they were paying attention to how I described clients and colleagues, not just outcomes. They're consulting, so the relationship and communication layer matters a lot.
One thing I didn't prep for: they asked what I find most energizing at work and what drains me. Be honest. I was honest about needing some solo deep work time and that didn't seem to hurt me.