Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 362 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 Consultant according to 362 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 22%
Skills test: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Group panel interview: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Personality test: 9%
Background check: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Drug test: 2%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at EY (London, England) in Sep 2012
Interview
1. Online Maths and Reasoning tests, fairly standard for graduate schemes
2. Competency based interview at their London offices questions like:
When have you worked well in a team?
When have you gone above and beyond the call of duty
When has been your greatest achievement?
What has been your biggest challenge and how do oyu overcome it?
How do you diesignate your time?
3. Assessment centre:
First was a group excercise, about different form of green energy and what the company should invest in:
I would say try not to be too dominant in this excercise, they are looking for people who can fit in a team easily. Pay attention to the details and if you have any good points try and make them well known.
Second was the interview with the partner. This was a more in-depth than the competency based interview with the same type of questions "Why ernst and young" etc. This is the person who will eventually decice if you get the job so prepare well and make a very good impression.
Lastly was two psychometic tests. These are identical to the ones which you would have taken online, they just want to see how well you work under pressure.
Overall I would say research the company, research the role, research on websites like this what employers say about the company, sell yourself and be confident!
The interviews were pretty standard and not too formal. Quite relaxed. I did 3 or 4 interviews, and a few calls with the recruiter to set it all up. They were easy to reach compared to other companies.
The interview process began with a brief introduction where I shared my background, education, and career goals. This was followed by a discussion about my resume and previous projects. Next, I answered a few technical and behavioral questions to demonstrate my knowledge, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities. I also completed a short coding or task-based exercise related to the role. At the end of the interview, I had the opportunity to ask questions about the company and the position before the interviewer explained the next steps in the hiring process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work with our company?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Describe a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.
Why should we hire you?
Tell us about a project you are proud of.
How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
How do you work in a team?
Do you have any questions for us?
Simple process with HR then moved to a business case where I presented it based on a determined scenario. Next rounds of interview with senior management to navigate the opportunity, challenges and the offer itself.