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Updated May 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted May 24, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 6 months)
I joined through a referral process from an existing employee.
Step 1 - Attend informal chat/interview with existing employee to discuss referral and opportunities
Step 2 - Employee to submit CV on internal system
Step 3 - Informal telephone interview with HR to discuss vacancies (best to relate it to one on the experienced hire website). Salary expectations also discussed
Step 4 - 1:1 formal (pass/fail) Interview covering experience relating to job description
Step 5 - 1:1 formal (pass/fail) competence based interview
Step 6 - 1:1 formal (pass/fail) interview focusing on 'fit' for organisation.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Good - negotiated on salary and car/healthcare packages
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Aug 19, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (took 6+ weeks)
Initially had a screening type interview with someone from HR. They were very nice and personable, however, I noted that they didn't really discuss the benefits so much of working at E&Y and with the specific group I was interested in (change management). It was a very surface level interview. I then had a phone interview focused on skills which they did an excellent job of diving deep and broad to uncover change management experiences, based on our conversation I was confident this individual also knew change management. Again though, the time allotted didn't really allow me an opportunity to ask questions about the company and get a feel for the team. Wasn't overly concerned because the final interviews would be another opportunity for that. Was flown out for interview with executive and a couple individuals in the group. The interviews went very deep and I got the sense were more specific to project needs rather than overall fit. Was increasingly sensing that specialization was what they were looking for, which wasn't necessarily what I was looking for. The interviews also took a turn when I realized I was there to meet only the exec in person and the other interviews would be virtual. Admittedly it turned me off that I was flown out for interviews to essentially only meet one person in-person, it gave me a sense that the interview wasn't that important to them. When I asked questions about how they differentiate themselves in the market, and how they aligned with the greater organization the answers were very immature in my opinion. For interviewers that go very deep skill and experience-wise and then to stay on the surface when asked and probed about their own company direction and that of the team, it gave me the sense that leadership wasn't really sure what their strategy was, just that they may need change management people at some point. I was also turned off to the company by the executive after he only allowed about 2 minutes for me to ask questions of him and the organization and seemed disinterested and overly hurried once we weren't talking about me and what I could do for him. Maybe E&Y is getting so many great candidates that they don't feel the need to sell the candidate themselves on why they should be excited about E&Y. Ultimately, I left without being sold on why I should join them. I give them credit though because they decided not to make an offer and I mutually agreed it was not a great fit based on the interviews, so I think they saw that culturally the team-based and collaborative consulting culture I better align with was not a good fit for how they run their business. My sense is this is a company and group that hasn't figured out how they plug back into consulting. I also got a sense that they were quite risk averse and rigid, which was the opposite of what I expected given their infancy in getting back into consulting, it was not the entrepreneurial culture I expected.
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The interview consisted of a Skills Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Aug 16, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 months)
I initially reached out to a recruiter I worked with many years ago and via LinkedIn I saw he was now at E&Y. He referred me to the recruiter for the group I wanted to interview with. Also, a partner I am friends with wrote a nice recommendation for me.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes I was able to negotiate because I had another employer that wanted me to join his company. The increase in the offer after the negotiation was significant.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Management at Ernst & Young
Posted Aug 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took a day)
Friend referred and recieved call from recruiter. Then flown in for panel day long interview. Interview went well, great feedback, but still waiting to hear back from company months later. Very long and arduous process.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Nov 19, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in New York, NY (took a day)
I first had a phone interview with HR and then followed by 1:1 interviews with 2 Principal/Partners and 1 Manager and 1 Sr. Manager
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I was ableto negotiate my salary and title.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Oct 12, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in New York, NY (took 2+ weeks)
Very smooth - initial meeting to decide if it makes sense to bring me. Final interview through a super day process - 2.5 hours, 5 interviews and then boom - verbal decision in 2 days but formal offer in 20 days.
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Negotiation Details
Very smooth...fair
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Oct 1, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in New York, NY (took 4+ weeks)
first screening over a phone interview
followed two weeks later by
3 "one on one" interviews in a row (3 senior managers)
followed 10 days later by
- interview with HR
- interview with Partner
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Sep 17, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in New York, NY (took 3 weeks)
I had to go through one round of HR and a more technical round with a practice member on phone before I was shortlisted for SuperDay. On the super day, I was lined up for 5 back to back interviews with One HR and 4 practice folks (senior managers and partners). It was a great positive experience, there primary focus is on your experience that is on CV, and how your skill aligns with the practice you are being interviewed for. Definitely a prior experience in a big consulting firm or big 4 will add weight to your candidacy.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Sep 13, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in Sydney (Australia) (took 1 week)
Basically they asked me to brief them regarding the key skills acquired during the last 7 years. My areas of strength and details of key assignments handled etc.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Manager at Ernst & Young
Posted Jun 9, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 (took 4 months)
Referred by current employee. Had phone interview with HR. Then had phone interview with department head and another partner since I was in a different city. Invited to in office interview. I interviewed as an experienced candidate so my advice is geared towards those individuals.
Be personable. Display grasp and expertise of technical skills whenever possible. Display knowledge of the company's business development focus.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Salary. Office location (two locations available). relocation. start date.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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