I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at EY (New York, NY) in Feb 2024
Interview
Interview process wasn't what I really expected. When I first received confirmation interview email, there was no information whatsoever. No interviewers names nor was there a link for the video call, only times. I received the links to the calls 1 day before the interview day, but yet still no interviewers names. I wasn't able to research them ahead of time, so that didn't go as well.
After joining the calls on the day of, you meet with a manager and a partner. Partner was a bit strict with the questions. Also was a bit disrespectful when pronouncing my name.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time where you dealt with conflict.
Tell me a time where you worked on a project and things didn't go well.
Why big 4?
Why do you want to work with EY?
Do you have any best friends?
What would your best friends say you need to work on?
What are your hobbies?
Try telling stories to impress the recruitment team, and it's kinda hard to do so. Also the timer appearing when answering quiz, all the things are making you nervous throughout the one-way video interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Any experience of leadership?
Any experience of failure?
First round behaviourals and casing, second round plain behavioural with motivation etc. The casing was audit related, with some technicals and then a case about a small firm, and expected difficulties and other regarding auditing.
The interview process was pretty smooth, with the interviews being virtual, and more of a walkthrough of my resume with multiple interviewers. I also found that preparing for follow up questions and pitching myself as a candidate through stories in college was a very helpful approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a challenging moment throughout your time in college?