Associate Director applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate Director roles take an average of 53 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EY overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EY as a Associate Director according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 18%
Background check: 14%
Presentation: 7%
Skills test: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at EY in Jan 2025
Interview
The process was well organized, although lengthy. A total of 8 rounds. My recruiter was great, she communicated well at every stage. I enjoyed all my interviews and thought I was positioned well. During round 6, a new requirement was brought into the conversation. It was never mentioned prior and wasn't on the job req. It was a skill I clearly did not have and I was very transparent about that. That's where the whole process stalled.
Although I can't prove it, I suspect that that last interviewer wanted someone younger. The new requirement wasn't something anyone else in a similar role had and I think it was just an excuse to remove me from consideration. It doesn't help that one of the comments made during the interviews was that partners are forced to retire at 60. I don't know if that's accurate or not, but it certainly brings attention to the possibility for some age related bias.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me how your last role as an account executive translates to selling consulting services.
The EY interview process typically involves multiple rounds, including:
- *Initial Screening*: Resume review and phone/video interview focusing on technical skills and experience
- *Technical Interview*: In-depth assessment of technical expertise, often with case studies or problem-solving exercises
- *Behavioral Interview*: Evaluation of soft skills, teamwork, and fit with company culture
- *Partner/Manager Interview*: Final round discussing career goals, leadership potential, and alignment with EY's values
- *Assessment Center*: Some roles may include group exercises or presentations
The process can vary depending on the role and location. Be prepared to showcase technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit. 😊
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at EY
Interview
Recruiter reached out to me in late last year, had a chat with me and was very keen to have me apply for the role. At that point, I wasn't looking for a new role, neither had I applied for anything. My experience and skillsets matched what they were looking for.
After I had applied for it, the recruiter reached out to clarify a piece of information on my CV and that was it. Silence, and after a month, reached out to say that the hiring manager was wanted to find out whether I was still interested in applying for the position. I indicated my interest and EY went silent again, despite my attempts at following up 2 weeks later.
It has been more than 3 months since the chat, but nothing heard further. It was a poor follow-up even if they didn't want to consider my application anymore. Could have been better if they were upfront about what they wanted to do and notify me if I had been dropped from their consideration.