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EY Mock Interview

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What software programs do you use in your current work and how adaptable would you say that you are in learning and using new programs?

As a software engineer or data analyst for EY, you will likely have deep experience using various tools that make you more proficient in your work. Dig into your past experiences and speak openly about the different industry-relevant analysis and design tools you've used. Above all, make sure that your interviewer understands that you are proficient in using these tools and are open to learning new tools.

EY is looking for enthusiastic leaders who are open to learning alongside the industry. Even if you don't consider yourself a software expert, emphasize your willingness to learn and master new skills. If you're already connected with any data scientists at EY, it would be helpful to speak with them about the tools they use most frequently on the job before the interview. Bring up those specific tools to your interviewer to highlight your preparation and motivation to succeed at EY.

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30 EY Interview Questions & Answers

  • Adaptability

    1. What software programs do you use in your current work and how adaptable would you say that you are in learning and using new programs?

  • Adaptability

    2. If hired to this role here at EY, what do you see as one initial hurdle you will have to overcome in your first weeks on the job?

  • Behavioral

    3. Describe your approach to learning new skills.

  • Behavioral

    4. The day-to-day life at EY can be hectic and stressful at times. If hired for this role, how would you keep yourself motivated when working with stressed colleagues and pushy clients?

  • Behavioral

    5. Describe a time you made a meaningful contribution to a team.

  • Career Goals

    6. How have you worked to develop yourself professionally throughout your career?

  • Communication

    7. Discuss how you approach explaining complex ideas in simple terms.

  • Communication

    8. In this role here at EY, we will rely on you to conduct thorough presentations with clients. How would your rate your overall presentation skills and why would you give yourself that rating?

  • Competency

    9. What are the top 3 skills you have acquired in your last role?

  • Discovery

    10. Tell me about a time you faced uncertainty. How did you handle it?

  • Experience

    11. Among the common issues that are faced by data analysts in their work, which one or two problems do you feel really challenge analysts in the financial industry?

  • Experience

    12. In your experience as a Financial Analyst, what do you feel is the best metric to gauge a company's future stock performance?

  • Experience

    13. Here at EY, we strive for continuous delivery and continuous deployment with our software. Are you familiar with these processes in your current work?

  • Experience

    14. Are you familiar with KYC and how it impacts our business at EY?

  • Leadership

    15. Tell me about a time you stepped up as a leader.

  • Leadership

    16. Here at EY, we are expecting someone with strong leadership skills to take this role. How would you describe your management style?

  • Motivation

    17. Why do you want to work for EY?

  • Problem Solving

    18. If you noticed that a company's balance sheet was showing increased amounts of accounts receivables, what future impacts to that company would you consider to be feasible?

  • Problem Solving

    19. Describe a time you had to deal with adversity while in a leadership position.

  • Scenario Based

    20. In working with financial data here at EY, what are the steps you would take in the data validation process?

  • Scenario Based

    21. What factors would you consider part as part of an organization's long-term liability?

  • Scenario Based

    22. Tell me about a time where you had to analyze information in order to make a recommendation.

  • Scenario Based

    23. How would you define what working capital is for a company and what does its measurement mean?

  • Scenario Based

    24. As we work with clients on assessing potentials mergers and/or acquisitions, valuation is an important skill to possess. How would you go about placing a value on an organization for a client?

  • Stress

    25. Think back over your career up to today and tell me about the most difficult day on the job you encountered. What made the day difficult and how did you handle that situation?

  • Teamwork

    26. We pride ourselves on our interdepartmental teamwork here at EY. If hired for this role, what kind of team player could we expect you to be?

  • Teamwork

    27. If you joined the team here at EY, how would you build relationships with those that you would be working closely with?

  • Trust

    28. How do you believe your coworkers would describe you?

  • Trust

    29. What is your greatest weakness?

  • Trust

    30. What is your greatest strength?