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Reviewed by Vamsi Narla, Former Hiring Manager at Google, Amazon & Adobe · Last verified March 22, 2026
Ernst & Young is one of the Big Four professional services firms, providing assurance, consulting, strategy, tax, and transaction advisory services globally. EY's interview process includes strength-based and competency-based interviews, case studies for consulting roles, and partner interviews. The firm evaluates candidates on analytical ability, entrepreneurial thinking, and alignment with its purpose of building a better working world.
What to expect at each stage of the interview
Submit your application and complete EY's online assessments, which may include a numerical reasoning test, a strengths-based assessment, and a HireVue video interview with pre-recorded behavioral questions.
A strength-based and competency interview combined with a case study for consulting roles. Interviewers assess your natural strengths, motivation, and problem-solving approach using EY's assessment framework.
Practice these frequently asked questions to prepare for your interview
Tip: Structure around market attractiveness, competitive positioning, capability gaps, and go-to-market strategy. EY has a strong technology consulting practice — consider both organic build and partnership or acquisition options for entering the market.
Tip: EY uses strength-based interviewing to find authentic fit. Be genuine about your natural abilities. Choose an example that shows this strength creating real impact. EY wants to see you energized by your work, not just competent at it.
Understand the company culture to align your interview responses
EY's purpose drives everything it does. Show how you are motivated to create positive change and contribute to a better society through your professional work.
EY expects unwavering integrity in all interactions. Demonstrate your commitment to ethical behavior, transparency, and doing the right thing even under pressure.
EY values people who bring positive energy and are willing to step up. Show initiative, enthusiasm for challenges, and the courage to take on leadership roles.
EY prioritizes trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues. Demonstrate how you build lasting professional relationships grounded in mutual respect and shared purpose.
EY is committed to delivering exceptional quality in everything it does. Show your attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and how you maintain high standards under pressure.
EY emphasizes collaborative teaming across boundaries. Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in diverse teams, leverage different perspectives, and create collective solutions.
EY offers a purpose-driven work environment with strong development programs through EY Badges and EY Tech MBA, flexible work arrangements under its EY Way of Working model, and extensive global mobility. The firm invests heavily in technology and innovation, and promotes an inclusive culture through its belonging initiatives.
Insider advice to help you stand out
EY uses strength-based questions to understand your natural talents and motivations. Reflect on what energizes you, what you are naturally good at, and when you are at your best. Authentic self-awareness is more valuable than rehearsed answers.
EY's purpose of building a better working world is central to its identity. Prepare to articulate how your personal values align with this purpose and how you want to contribute to positive change through your career at EY.
Many EY offices use HireVue video interviews early in the process. Practice answering behavioral questions on camera with clear structure and natural delivery. Focus on maintaining eye contact with the camera and projecting confidence.
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A structured assessment day that may include a group exercise, a partner interview, a case presentation, and a written exercise. Partners evaluate your leadership potential, client-readiness, and cultural alignment.
The assessment panel reviews all feedback and scores. EY communicates decisions typically within two weeks. Successful candidates receive a detailed offer outlining role, compensation, and start date.
Typical Timeline: 4-8 weeks from application to offer
Tip: Structure around care delivery optimization, technology enablement, preventive care investment, and operational efficiency. Consider data analytics for population health management and the trade-offs between short-term cost reduction and long-term outcome improvement.
Tip: This tests EY's value of "courage to lead." Choose a situation where you spoke up, challenged the status quo, or took a principled stand. Show that you can balance courage with respect and professionalism.
Tip: EY is a leader in IPO advisory. Structure around financial readiness, governance and compliance, operational scalability, and investor communication strategy. Consider both the technical requirements and the organizational transformation needed for public company readiness.
Tip: Show genuine respect for differences and how diversity strengthened the outcome. EY's "Teaming" value emphasizes crossing boundaries — demonstrate your ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
Tip: Segment by service type (consulting, managed services, technology), by customer segment (enterprise, mid-market, government), and by threat type. Show awareness of growth drivers like regulatory requirements and increasing cyber threats.
Tip: Consider digital content strategy, subscription models, data monetization, and organizational restructuring. Address both revenue transformation and cost optimization. EY values practical transformation roadmaps with clear milestones.
Tip: Connect genuinely with EY's purpose of building a better working world. Reference specific EY initiatives, sustainability commitments, or industry expertise that aligns with your values and aspirations. Authenticity matters more than rehearsed answers.
Tip: Show your organizational skills, ability to prioritize based on impact, and composure under pressure. EY values people who can deliver quality work efficiently and communicate proactively when trade-offs are necessary.
EY assessment centers often include group exercises. Practice contributing meaningful ideas while actively listening and building on others' points. Assessors look for inclusive leadership — engaging quieter team members and synthesizing diverse viewpoints.
EY values entrepreneurial people who see opportunities and take initiative. Prepare examples of when you identified an unmet need, proposed a new approach, or created something from scratch. This mindset aligns with EY's innovation culture.
Understand EY's focus areas including its EY Alliances ecosystem, technology transformation services, and sustainability consulting. Reference specific EY thought leadership or initiatives to demonstrate genuine interest in the firm's direction and strategy.
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