I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Dublin, Dublin) in Jan 2024
Interview
I received a phone call to set up an in-person interview. Once the time was set, I received an email with a PowerPoint presentation describing my position and what it would be like to work in EY. During my interview, I was asked many questions about my degree and my year abroad, as I was on Erasmus at the time. I was encouraged to ask the interviewers questions about the company or their own experiences in EY. The interviewers were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Once the interview was over, I was told I would hear from them by the following week. I heard back from them 5 working days after my interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your biggest accomplishment - academic or personal?
Started with an online application, submitting a CV and filling out a short questionnaire, followed by an online test. After that I got invited to an in-person interview in two parts. One was a group work on a case study done with other candidates, followed by individual interviews with a member of the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
X firm has lost 15% of profits this year. Devise a plan to return to pre-crash levels in 5 years.
- Self-intro (in Cantonese)
- Group Case discussion (about business strategies of a shoe brand) (in around 45 mins)
- Group Presentation (in English)
- Q&A (1 question in Mandarin)
The EY interview was professional, structured, and engaging. Interviewers were well-prepared, asked thoughtful questions, and clearly explained the role and firm culture. The conversation felt respectful and substantive, leaving a strong impression of EY’s people-focused, collaborative environment overall and welcoming.