I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at RSM in Mar 2012
Interview
Applies online and through campus career website, but what helped the most was giving them my resume at career fair. Process consisted of 45 minute interview at university- I was asked a lot about my resume, but most important part of the interview are the questions that I asked. I was notified the next week I had been accepted for the 2nd round Office Interviews. Office Interview consisted of 2- 45 minute 1 on 1 interviews with a partner and a director. They asked me very general questions about myself/resume, team work experience, "Why M&P?", "Why not big4?". Their questions lasted 5-10 mins. The rest of the time was for me to ask questions. The questions you ask are the most important part of the interview.
One huge interview block that had 3 30 minute interviews back to back, I didn’t get screened by a recruiter though! Varied on difficulty for questions, my second interviewer asked a lot of technical stuff that through me off guard though.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to communicate to people on technical teams that had a different background than you
It had a group discussion round followed by a general technical test and then the interview. All rounds were easy. The interview had technical questions and questions relating to background,
Structured Interview:
The interview will include a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Expect to discuss your experience with audit procedures, risk assessment, and client interactions.
Sample questions might include:
“Can you describe a time when you identified a significant issue during an audit?”
“How do you ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations?”
Technical Assessment:
You may be asked to solve a case study or complete a practical task related to an assurance scenario. This could involve analyzing financial statements, identifying errors or discrepancies, and suggesting corrective actions.
Cultural Fit and Soft Skills:
We’ll also evaluate your communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Be prepared to discuss how you handle tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work with clients or colleagues.
Q&A Session:
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about the role, team dynamics, company culture, and career progression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why did you decide to interview with RSM
Name a time you had to resolve a conflict between peers