PKF

Hi

I have rang PKF and they told me that having seen my application they are going to send me some aptitude tests.
Has anyone done any of these before and if so, are they harder than A level Maths. I have tried to apply to so many companies
and PKF are the first ones to tell me that I am into the next stage. Help would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

I just did those tests. Kenexa obviously.

shayanG1, did you do the tests and if so did you hear from them afterwards?

I took the Kenexa tests in December and haven't heard back from them. Prob means I have been rejected since they invite high scoring applicants straight away for interviews.

If I remember correctly, the verbal test is quite difficult (usually there my strongest but these were tough). The numerical test is out of 20 and it gets really difficult around half way through >_<

Knowslian,
I just thought i should let you know that i did my online tests at the end of November. I received no confirmation email after i had taken the tests. When it got to the end of December and i still hadnt heard from them, i decided to email them just to check they had received my tests etc. I got an email back very quickly saying they were sorry for the delays and would be in touch shortly to invite me for a first interview.
Maybe you should email them too?

Zebadee

Yeah, I just dropped them a quick email regarding the outcome of my Online tests. Thanks

Hopefully we'll be hearing some good news soon.

Got an email back saying I have passed the online tests and they are now shortlisting for interviews after they look over applications again.

It feels they sent me that email just to keep me happy, i.e. like I didn't pass. What bugs me is that the email reads that people still may not get an interview invite. Thought the purpose of second stage online tests was to pass / fail people again?

Thats a shame. I hope you get an interview.
After having mine, it was not what i expected. The office was abit grotty and the person interviewing me was abit patronising and was asking me really bizarre questions, such as what makes me stressed and what is the tell tale sign that i am stressed and how would i act infront of different clients?! Some of the questions i struggled to answer as i thought the question was so strange.
People have said on here they found it really relaxed. Mine wasnt it was rushed (lasted only 30mins!!) and was very formal (interviewed by two people).

Crikey, sounds like it was quite a bad experience. Which office have you applied for? I've applied for the Liverpool office.

Well I wouldn't pay too much attention to other internet people; since they've climbed mount everest, been offered grad contracts from the big 4, own a tank etc. Catch my drift?

Hopefully I'll get asked in for an interview. Let's just wait and see...

i have to agree...my first interview was so formal n i wasnt expecting it bc of everything i read on ere...i got so nervous n my nerves came thru :(

somehow they were impressed wit me bc they put me through to the final interview...honestly i didnt think my itnerview was that great

so i no have the assessment centre .... how was ur exp wit it???were they harsh??was the case study easy ?? am abit scared bout it lol...

Hi, iv read that the second stage interview says that the MD has little or no interest in the finincial side of the company and leaves it solely to the finincial department the head of which is his close friend so can be trusted. And tha you will be asked what problems arise from this and how it could be sorted. Any tips on what sort of answers to give to this?

hello!
i was just wondering whether anyone can tell me how the second interview is like?

I'm a bit nervous about the whole day .. and would like to know what are they expecting from the written exercise? does it have to be long?
thank you so much!

Hi,

Does anyone know what online tests PKF uses?!!! Some people say it is Kenexa but some say it is SHL???

Can someone also tell me how many questions you get in each part and the pass mark.

Thanks

haha
so true babe

Its a 100% SHL

Has anybody had a first round interview for 2012 recruitment?

Yes I have

Nothing to worry about at all. Mine was just a 20 min conversation on my application.

Hello lovely people

Could any one share their experience on PKF online tests please.

I know I have to do both Verbal and Numerical and that they are SHL.

But I am wondering how many questions in each test and how much time is given?

Good luck to all who are currently going through the recruitment system.

Thank you in advance.

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My friend its exactly the same as deloitte. If you've done deloitte you should be fine.

Good Luck!!!

Thanks mancman2011.

How do you stand with your applications? Any success?

Hi , I have my first interview in 2 days. I was wondering what type of questions the HR manager may ask ??

Its my first interview , so understandably I am nervous.

Any replies will be much appreciated.

Thanks

@Ivanah Ivinah. I'm final stage for PKF. I have my last stage coming up in a few days.

@SANDEEP. You've got nothing to worry about. Its very informal and relaxed. Just know your application form, know what qualification your doing and what it consists of. No need to be nervous like i say its very informal.

Mancman2011.

Thanks for that , very helpful :)

Does anyone know how long PKF take because they tell you the outcome of the first interview ???

Thank you , much appreciated

Very quick you should hear back tomorrow.

I hope it went well brother!

Hey

I have a first interview with PKF coming up, would people mind giving me some advice and what questions they might ask.

Thanks!

AHH unbelievable..i had the best first interview ever. I spoke well, gave good examples and had a good talk with the interviewer. It was a nice relaxed interview..

Outcome - REJECTION
I can not believe it. Guys learn from this, even if you think it went well, it can easily go the other way. stupid PKF