KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, gave a career talk to UIC DBM students on campus on 21 September 2018. It attracted over 100 student participants.

Dean of DBM Prof Stella Cho gave opening remarks and warm welcome to guests from KPMG China.

Dean of DBM Prof Stella Cho presented souvenirs to Ms Maria Lee

The speaker, Ms Maria Lee, senior partner of KPMG, shared her career path and success with the students. She suggested students to set career goals, and to familiarize themselves with the corporate culture of their companies. Ms Maria Lee also emphasized the importance of life-long learning and integrity in career development.

Ms Maria Lee shared her career development in KPMG

Ms. Cheryl Xie from Human Resource Department introduced KPMG’s culture, campus recruitment process and gave useful tips on interviews to students.

Ms Cheryl Xie from Human Resource Department introduced KPMG’s culture

Students raised questions proactively at the Q&A Session.

Students raised questions

Many students mentioned that the talk was very helpful and informative. It helped them to obtain deeper understanding of KPMG, and to gain many valuable career development advices.