I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Very quick. Talked with an EY employee at a networking function and sent them my resume afterwards. A week later I was given a phone interview and a week after that I was flown out to the office for final rounds. Several behavioral interviews and a case study. They got back to me within a week with my offer. Great experience overall.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Behavioral Questions (While they seem like throwaways, THESE QUESTIONS ARE ENORMOUSLY IMPORTANT):
• Tell me about yourself
• Why do you want this job, at this company?
• What do you do outside of work?
• What is your greatest weakness
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Describe a situation when you have had to work with someone difficult and what you did to overcome this
Case Study: (EY's case consulting studies relate directly to the sort of work the position entails)
• IE for Operational Transaction Advisory - Interviewer will explain a transaction case involving M&A Transaction Diligence:
o How would you combine two companies to realize cost synergies?
o What operational improvements would you suggest?
Notes:
- Case is tailored to operational diligence – OTS provides a deeper analysis of what a firm does
- They want to see someone who is willing to take a risk and demonstrate good business instincts
Il s'agit d'un processus de recrutement en trois temps : un entretien avec un manager, un cas pratique relatif au secteur public avec un directeur, puis un entretien avec un associé.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at EY
Interview
Comparatively easier compared to other big 4. Typically a 45 mins interview with focus on technical questions. Interviewer mainly checks your technical knowledge and experience based off your previous projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a difficult project and how did you handle it? What was your role?
The interview lasted about an hour and was highly technical, covering topics in depth. The detailed discussion suggests genuine interest in evaluating my skills, experience, problem-solving abilities, and overall fit for the role.