I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at EY (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Jan 2015
Interview
EY Risk Advisory services
There were 2 rounds .1st with the team 'manager' , and the next with the partner .
In the first round, I was asked about my prior work-ex (in IT sector) .I was then asked about what risks could be expected in a typical procurement process .Told him about supplier risk, quality ,lead time ,etc. Also asked on risks in a NBFC I had mentioned in my resume .I'd worked on Oracle ERP.Was asked whether I knew SAP .Replied in the negative .
The partner round was a test of mental toughness and ability to work under pressure, besides being a technical one .
Q. Which company is at the top in Fortune 500 list ?What is its turnover ?
Q. Which Indian companies are there in Fortune 500 ?
Q. What is the typical cost structure of a tech company ?
A. HR cost .They have the billing rates & no. of people as cost drivers .
Q. Any other ?
A. Replied R&D .Tried to justify by saying that although products by Indian tech companies like Infosys (Finacle) were made quite some time ago, R&D has to be incurred to continuously patch it .
Q. How will you reduce costs in such a firm ?
Reduce bench strength, poor performers, leased offices rather than on purchased land, use of solution accelerators,etc .
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How will you detect payroll fraud for a company ?You can have any data you like .
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.