KPMG AG - Zürich

Martin B.

Wenn es um Immobilien geht, steht die Lage ganz weit oben. Bei Finanzen allerdings gehört sehr viel mehr dazu. Ein grosses Angebot von A bis Z bietet KPMG. Viele tolle Persönlichkeiten bringen den verdienten Erfolg und das Tag für Tag. Treuhänderisches Handeln wie in diesem Hause ist heutzutage nicht mehr selbstverständlich. Weiter so!

Luca E.

Absage auf Englisch - auf Englisch gefragt warum, um mich zu verbessern und ob er eine andere Stelle kennt , die auf mein Profil passen könnte. Dann halbe Antwort auf Deutsch, ohne richtigen Inhalt und Begründung und keine Reaktion auf die zweite Frage... Respektlos m.M.n

Sacha L. C.

Bin Drohnen Fotograf.
ICH Poste al meine Aufnahmen auf Google Maps. Bekomme 99% gutes Feedback. Ist ja gratis Werbung.
Das KPMG ist das 1 ,,% wo meine KUNST😉 NICHT ERWÜNSCHT IST.
SCHADE ES WÄRE EIN GRATIS FLUG,
ÜBUNG MACHT DEN MEISTER.
PS.FOTOS 1000 DE KLIKS.
WÜNSCHE ALLEN NE GUTE ZEIT
GESCHMACK.

D. S.

Selbst ein Stern ist noch zuviel.
Vereinbarung mit Rückmeldung wird nicht eingehalten. Absolut unprofessionell und unzuverlässig.
Ein riesengrosser Saftladen!!!!

Estefania S.

Durchzogene Bewertung. Wäre gut, wenn man professionell auf inhaltlich gute Lösungen und weniger politisch arbeiten würde.

Donato M.

Reception TOTAL unfreundlich

Peter H.

kompetent

Sarvesh S.

Negative Review of KPMG’s Hiring Process Experience for the Head of Legal Services Role

I was initially very interested in the Head of Legal Services role at KPMG, given its seniority and strategic importance. However, my experience during the hiring process raised serious concerns about the organisation’s professionalism, transparency, and candidate engagement, particularly for leadership roles.

Lack of Professional Communication

From the outset, communication was poor and impersonal. Despite my strong interest in the role and my formal application, the Head of HR never responded beyond an automated reply. Since he was on leave, I decided to wait for his return, as I believed that a leadership role required direct engagement to fully understand the expectations.

When I finally had the opportunity to speak with him, it became evident that he was reluctant to provide meaningful insights into the role. When asked about the top three qualities KPMG sought in a candidate, he mentioned:
1. Business development experience
2. An entrepreneurial mindset
3. Sales experience

Surprisingly, the job description did not clearly highlight these as key traits explicitly, raising concerns about the clarity and accuracy of the role’s expectations. When I tried to explain my experience in this area, he was breathed heavily on call showing either he was not interested or 'not able to continue conversation further'.

Additionally, had I know above key three skills in job description clearly, I would have drafted my motivation letter more specifically.

Complete Lack of Response from the Head of HR

After the call, I sent a professional follow-up email thanking him for the discussion and waited for a response—but none came. Not a single email was acknowledged or answered. At this point, it became clear that basic professional courtesy from Christos was lacking, which left me questioning KPMG’s leadership culture.

Ultimately, I decided to withdraw from the process on 3rd March, as an organisation that allows such conduct from its Head of HR reflects a lack of professionalism and respect for senior-level candidates. A company’s culture is reflected in how it treats potential hires, and my experience suggested a dismissive attitude toward external talent.

KPMG Never Rejected Me—But I Chose to Walk Away

To be clear, I was never rejected for the role—I was never even formally shortlisted for an interview. While it is completely understandable not to be selected for a position, what is unacceptable is the complete lack of engagement from HR, especially for a leadership role.

I would strongly urge international candidates to carefully evaluate whether KPMG’s (Switzerland) hiring process aligns with their expectations. It is not just about applying for a role—it is about engaging with a Head of HR who appears unwilling to engage meaningfully with potential senior hires. I hope his line manager sees this review and improves his approach to candidate interactions.

Irony in the Apology After Withdrawal

The one positive aspect of this experience was the professionalism of another HR team member, Robin, who at least informed me that Chris was on leave. Ironically, when I withdrew from the process, I finally received a response—an apology from the Head of HR himself. While I appreciated the apology, it only reinforced the impression that candidates are only valued when they decide to walk away.

Leadership roles require strong engagement from HR, and candidates should expect better from an organisation of KPMG’s stature.