Describe your ideal work environment.
The hiring managers at EY want to know that the work environment they provide is a match for your needs and desires. The goal of your response is to clearly describe your ideal work environment so that the decision-makers can assess if this opportunity is a two-way match.
When applying for a job, the fit has to match both ways. The hiring managers know this, and they want to ensure that the work environment at EY is suitable for you.
There are a few factors to take into consideration when looking at the work environment:
- Are questions encouraged without judgment
- Is continued learning and education encouraged
- Does the office allow for flexibility such as working from home or flexible hours
- Are there regular team stand-ups and opportunities to collaborate
- Is it an open-air environment without cubicles or walled offices
- Is two-way feedback encouraged and acceptable
- Are the goals and objectives set as a team, individually, or both
- Are there strict dress codes, after-hours expectations, and other restrictions
- Is the initial training comprehensive, or is there a sink-or-swim mentality
- Is recognition provided for a job well done, or are regular performance incentives provided
- Are employees promoted based on performance or only on tenure
Choose two or three work environment factors that are important to you, and discuss why you value these factors. Once you have described your ideal work environment, make a connection between your desires and what you know/have heard about working for EY.
The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes 3-5 questions. Depending on the HireVue parameters set by EY, the asynchronous interview platform will generally give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to 2 minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.
"My ideal work environment is one where I am working with supportive and positive people. I find that the best work environment is when we empower each other by uplifting each other and rising together. It's clear that EY provides an environment like this. One of the firm's missions is to help its team members define their success. EY provides the tools, learning, flexibility, and diverse and inclusive culture so that its team members can become the best version of themselves and help others do the same. I look forward to learning more and immersing myself in this uplifting work environment."
