I have a phone interview with a KPMG partner on Monday. What are good questions to be prepared for and what should I ask?

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"What are your growth plans for FY18? What new markets (sector/service/ego) are you trying to penetrate?" And "What are some of the keys to success in this role? What do the consultants who knock it out of the park do differently?" Or "How would you say KPMg is different from EY?"

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Ask about the partner and their story of coming to the firm. Then say "that would be my dream".

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* ego = geo

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Made it to the second round :)

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D1 those are great questions to ask

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It was a quick call so not many. He was at the train station and told me his whole story upfront. I went through my resume, told him why I was looking and what I want to do and he said he would like to bring me in to meet the team. Thanks for the great q's, I'll bring them with me :)

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If only a phone - keep more hight level - KPMG/EY differences. Growth areas, growing pains.

Thanks P1. Those are some questions that candidates have asked me that get my attention (and are memorable).

Congrats OP. What Q's did you ask?

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