I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at EY in Feb 2022
Interview
I talked to 2 senior managers and 1 principal for 45 minutes each. The conversations were very informal and did not seem like they were guided in any way. Each started out kind of similar: tell me about your background and why move to EY. There was little to no discussion of skills or experience in things that directly related to the job. I had to try to work these mentions in wherever I could. The irony is that I was rejected because I didn't have the skills they need (even though they made no effort to assess that). At the beginning of one interview, I was forced to remove articles of clothing (my suit jacket and tie) before beginning the interview. The interviewer refused to continue until I did so. This behavior is super problematic and a huge red flag for EY as an employer if they are forcing people to remove clothing during a recorded interview, what else are they doing when they are not being recorded?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Can you tell me about your background and experience?
Q: Why are you looking to move into consulting?
Q: Who is a mentor to you? Why?
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at EY (Londres, Angleterre)
Interview
Three stages, first was remote.
Really great impression from all the interviewers. The organisation, communication and feedback across the stages was very good.
In particular I appreciated the direct communication style and feedback - many interviewers remain vague but I found feedback throughout the process considered and helpful.
Quick and transparent process supported by their talent acquisition partners. Unlike many other hirers, they actually provided feedback following interviews! The interviews were mostly conversational and not relying on the STAR approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Background and willingness to learn to expand expertise.
3 rounds, including a case study. Very classic consulting interview you could imagine.
Be well prepared and show your industry knowledge. Present your answer in an organised manner
Also, show your can do attitude as it is important