I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at EY (Zürich) in May 2021
Interview
The job interview evolved into a friendly conversation. The questions flowed naturally, and we shared our thoughts on the role and company. It felt like an engaging dialogue, not an interrogation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain your experience and expertise in tax law and regulations, especially related to [specific tax area]? How do you stay updated with the latest changes in tax codes and laws, and how do you apply this knowledge in your work? Can you describe a challenging tax-related issue you've encountered in your previous roles and how you successfully resolved it? How do you approach client communication and ensure that they understand complex tax concepts and strategies? In a team or client scenario, how do you balance accuracy and efficiency when working on tax returns and compliance?
I applied online. I interviewed at EY (São Paulo, São Paulo) in May 2026
Interview
Entrevista simples com o gestor da área perguntando a experiência relacionada com o tema. Perguntas abrangentes sobre a matéria. Perguntas gerais sobre interesse na vaga. Descreveu bem a expectativa e as atividades.
There were 2 options to choose from - Tax or consultancy.
I was part of the Tax interview after finishing my online aptitude test.
The interviewer asked basic accounting and tax related questions.
For ex. Golden rules of accounting & current income tax structure.
It was a pretty decent interview. If you are well prepared, there's a higher chance of getting in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Deprection related questions.
Tax structure.
Golden rules of accounting with examples.
Very easy. HR was easy and fast in securing interviews. I got my acceptance within 3 weeks after applying in Linkedin. Interview was also great - asking me mostly about my interests, why I want to work at EY, etc
Tax Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Tax Consultant roles take an average of 71 days to get hired, when considering 24 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 Tax Consultant according to 24 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Background check: 16%
Group panel interview: 13%
Skills test: 12%
Phone interview: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 1%
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