I recently had a discussion with a friend about KPMG nigeria. According to my friend they only accept foreign grads from IVY league universities and top mba schools. In addition they only accept Nigerian grads with first class ( this is more believable). KPMG recruited at my B-school , which is neither Ivy league or a top 20 MBA school. Why is the nigierian office so elitist?? Not that I am that concerned, not applying to KPMG just wondering if this is the new direction for companies in Nigeria ( if so very sorry state of affairs)

For the Ivy leaguers out there please no bashing I respect an Ivy league degree as any one would, but I dont think it should be a barrier to entry ( wall street jobs probably being the exception and anomally)

Just wanted to clarify this as I like to stay informed on the requirements of the Nigerian Job market

Even KPMG UK is not this stringent with their entry requirements now, i wont believe the story if i were u, if u r keen on applying, try and get in touch with the company directly

Thanks , i am not keen on applying at this time , not even on my list of future firms. Just wanted to clarify this information. KPMG in the US is not this stringent either . I mean as an Ivy league grad you get a higher position and salary offer , but that is universal.

no problem, just remember 2 pay my consultation fee, invoice attached with this post,

Gets your facts right.
KPMG NG accepts graduates with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper in any discipline.Graduate must be less than 25years or 26years with at least a year of work experience.
Only problem is that the recruitment process is long and windy with loopholes

church!!!,

i have friends, lag boys and ife boys that work at kpmg, 2.1 boys so no discrimination if u got the goods.

@aiero

Gets your facts right.

Just wanted to clarify this as I like to stay informed on the requirements of the Nigerian Job market

I thot i made it explicit

This is untrue stuff pal, While KPMG Nigeria seeks to recruit the best, they are wise enough to realize that being the 'best' is not simply a function of what school you attended, Ive got colleagues from Leicester University and Manchester Business School, Im pretty certain if the U.K had an Ivy league these schools wouldn't exactly be members.

On the homefront, the First Class thing is a blatant lie, How do I know? Cos Im looking at my transcript now and I do not see first class anywhere even though I work at KPMG,

YES! There are a large no. of 1st Class grads but hey!, with the right attitude,drive, determination and ambition a graduate with a 2.1 can significantly outperform a first class grad, At the end of the day, it boils down to a lot more than ur grades,,,KPMG realizes this and implements this into their recruitmrnt process.

Thanks Goldmann , from the horses mouth . My friend blatantly told me that KPMG will not take me cos they only hire the best of the best. I'm like with an MBA and 3.98/4.0 i will not qualify , ok understandable if i dont have the right stuff . But not cos they only take 1st class from Ife and UI and Ivy league from abroad.

You know some people just like to pour sand for your garri, and the funniest thing is that i am not even applying to jobs back home just asked an innocent question.

Again thanks all

Pittbaby:

Thanks Goldmann , from the horses mouth . My friend blatantly told me that KPMG will not take me cos they only hire the best of the best. I'm like with an MBA and 3.98/4.0 i will not qualify , ok understandable if i dont have the right stuff . But not cos they only take 1st class from Ife and UI and Ivy league from abroad.

You know some people just like to pour sand for your garri, and the funniest thing is that i am not even applying to jobs back home just asked an innocent question.

Again thanks all

pittibaby
u have an outstanding invoice 4 consultation work done by Debest PLC, pls pay b4 i send debt collectors after u

I have not received your invoice, please note that i do not accept paper invoices only EDI and web forms

Pittbaby:

I have not received your invoice, please note that i do not accept paper invoices only EDI and web forms

How come, it must be missing in transit, the last address i had for u was
265 Church Street, Suite 901
New Haven, CT 06511, USA
is this still valid? in any case my fee is $10,000 exc VAT cash preferred,

Pittbaby:

Thanks Goldmann , from the horses mouth . My friend blatantly told me that KPMG will not take me cos they only hire the best of the best. I'm like with an MBA and 3.98/4.0 i will not qualify , ok understandable if i dont have the right stuff . But not cos they only take 1st class from Ife and UI and Ivy league from abroad.

You know some people just like to pour sand for your garri, and the funniest thing is that i am not even applying to jobs back home just asked an innocent question.

Again thanks all

Amazing retorts from said friend, bad belle at its utter best.

@ debest

$10,000, it is cos of people like you that we are in a recession. overinflated prices

@labelle

I use the term friend very loosely

Pittbaby:

@ debest

$10,000, it is cos of people like you that we are in a recession. overinflated prices

because i asked the going rate for top notch consultation, ok o, its because of ppl like you that consultancies like us fold up, u like it cheap yet quality, God dey,

so you billing rate is $2,000 per min. (2000 X 5) , good luck in that venture. the highest i have heard for none partner level work is $150 per hour

You lot need to stop using IVY league loosely. There are 8 IVY league schools. If your school is not listed, ur not. Too many people tend to equate a good school as being IVY league. There are only 8 permanent members :

1.Princeton
2. Yale
3. Brown university
4. Harvard
5. Cornell
6. Columbia
7. University of pennsylvania
8. Dartmouth college.

unless all kpmg employees went to either of the schools listed, they don't restrict hiring to IVY league.

Pittbaby:

so you billing rate is $2,000 per min. (2000 X 5) , good luck in that venture. the highest i have heard for none partner level work is $150 per hour

I have adviced my solicitors to start proceedeings against you for non-payment of my consultation fees, you have 7 mins to pay up or lose your BMW,

You lot need to stop using IVY league loosely. There are 8 IVY league schools. If your school is not listed, your not. Too many people tend to equate a good school as being IVY league. There are only 8 permanent members :

1.Princeton
2. Yale
3. Brown university
4. Harvard
5. Cornell
6. Columbia
7. University of pennsylvania
8. Dartmouth college.

unless all kpmg employees went to either of the schools listed, they don't restrict hiring to IVY league.

hey who misdefined Ivy league here !!! I am not sure what point you are making!!! or are u just trying to let us know say you know wetin Ivy league be

I have adviced my solicitors to start proceedeings against you for non-payment of my consultation fees, you have 7 mins to pay up or lose your BMW,

BMW nke , you better not waste your money to get my lil Honda. If na my car you want pls come and get it , I walk to work everyday anyway

"Go Green"

Pittbaby:

BMW nke , you better not waste your money to get my lil Honda. If na my car you want pls come and get it , I walk to work everyday anyway

"Go Green"

Ha ha ha, well i guess I can always take the car, your November stipend and a Thanksgiving date as payment for my Top class service…, Now that’s and offer I expect you to snap my hands off for…

ha pele , my november stipend is booked towards my wedding and I can not date since I am engaged.
but thanks fpr asking very sweet

Pittbaby:

ha pele , my november stipend is booked towards my wedding and I can not date since I am engaged.
but thanks fpr asking very sweet

so u've used my money to fund your sedding abi? ok oooo, i hope you have arranged security for the wedding as well, just in case my debt collectors turn up

wishing u a happy married life in advance

security will be tight!!!

Pittbaby:

security will be tight!!!

ok where is the wedding, date and time, i promise i wont misbehave,

LOL , yes O it is at

Ojuelegba bustop on february 30th 2010

, I am inviting the whole of nairaland you are all welcome

lol
Date noted in my diary, i like ojuelegba, at least na area boys instead of solicitors go collect my cash, lol

Pittbaby:


hey who misdefined Ivy league here !!! I am not sure what point you are making!!! or are u just trying to let us know say you know wetin Ivy league be

You stated that they restrict hiring to IVY league schools. How many of their employees graduated from the 8 schools listed.
I simply put an end to your claim that they restrict hiring to IVY league schools.

@Poster
thats not very true

2;1 and in any recognised UNI will be fine.
That shld be enuff to get you for interviews

@ Phuck NL

maybe i failed to clarify

Ivy league for foreigh recruits and senor manager positions

First class- Naija grads for entry level.

I don't know the stats on KPMG nigeria staff , thats why i asked the question. but from the responses I have received so far 2.1 and a good foriegn degree is fair game.

Thanks,

Pls I need u guys help ooooo.I just got a mail frm KPMG.to come 4 test ........and I dnt hav 1st clas niethr frm dus school U̶̲̥̅̊ listed ooooo I grd frm ajayi crowther uni and had 2.1

@babyface No need to fear. just be confident. If you pass, you'll surely be shortlisted for interview stage! good luck.