I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at EY (Tysons Corner, VA) in Jan 2021
Interview
The interview was mainly in two parts. The first being a recorded interview where you have to answer around 5 behavioral questions. The second being two live interviews with members of your service line at the location you desire to work at.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When is a time you had to take on extra responsibilities in a team setting?
How do you stay organized?
How do you react and what do you do when you fall behind on tasks?
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.