Answer to a case study for HR Management course

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APPLICATION CASE KPMG KPMG recruits 1,500 to 2,000 graduates each year in Hong Possible questions include: "Can you give me an example Kong and Mainland China to support its fast expansion in the that demonstrates your leadership ability" or "Can you region. It targets top talents who are passionate, innovative, share an experience about how you overcame difficulties?" open and honest, and team players. But how can it achieve Competencies such as team spirit, effective verbal commu- such a challenging target without sacrificing quality? nication, forward thinking, passion, and motivation in KPMG has adopted a rigorous selection process and developing a career with the firm will also be assessed. top quality criteria with four steps before making an Thanks to the rigorous selection tools, KPMG manages employment offer. First, candidates have to complete an to have a selection ratio of 1:9 (number hired to number of online application form that includes information pertain- applicants) in its graduate recruitment exercise each year, ing to the career ambitions and extracurricular activities of showing the effectiveness of the above selection methods. the applicants. More importantly, it emphasizes a person- organization fit with its organizational values. Second, KPMG invites candidates to undergo numeri- Questions cal reasoning and verbal reasoning tests. These are intended 1. Nowadays, the online application form is a popular to measure a candidate's ability to analyze numerical data initial selection method. Discuss the advantages and and information in a realistic context. The tests are objec- disadvantages of this method. tive selection tools that require good time management 2. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of KPMG's skills from the candidates. selection process and methods. Those passing the aptitude tests will be invited to ana- 3. What selection methods can be used to assess the creativity, lyze and present a company case to a manager. Candidates' honesty, and team-playing attributes of the candidates? analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills are What interview questions can be asked to assess compe assessed. Candidates will then have a one-to-one interview tencies such as effective verbal communication, forward with the manager. A second interview is the final round of thinking, and career motivation? the selection process. Here shortlisted candidates meet with a partner. Questions involving the candidate's background, Sources: Margaret So, Director of Human Resources, KPMG Hong Kong extra-curricular activities, and current affairs are discussed. Competency-based behavioral questions may be included. KPMG China, http://www.kpmg.com/cn/en/pages/default.aspx, accessed November 2011.
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Running head: APPLICATION CASE

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Online Application Form
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

APPLICATION CASE

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Introduction
Online application substitutes the use of paperwork in the recruitment process. The online
application involves the use of electronic devices and internet to send and receive applications of
tenders, jobs among many others. Online application has be...


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