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EY Intern Mock Interview

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Tell us about a time when you took on a leadership role.

"During a group project last semester in my Marketing 2140 class, we were at a point where we were stuck as a group and weren't sure how to proceed. A few of my group members wanted to go and ask the professor, but I felt that we should show some initiative and try other avenues before reaching out to our professor. I led the group through a research project that they thought was impossible, and with the proper coaching, guidance, and instilling confidence in my group members, we completed the research. Best of all, we did not have to go to the professor for help. I am proud to say that we ended up earning an A- on the project!"

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How to Answer: Tell us about a time when you took on a leadership role.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an EY job interview.

  • 3. Tell us about a time when you took on a leadership role.

      How to Answer

      Firms like Ernst and Young will ask this question to Intern candidates, as they are looking for future leaders who naturally take on opportunities to guide others with confidence.

      Working at a Big 4 firm, you will need to have a succession plan which includes continually growing your strong leadership skills. As an Intern, leadership traits are necessary to complete your work, whether helping to take care of the engagement team during their busy season or making decisions about process and organization while completing your work under tight deadlines.

      To deliver an answer to this behavioral-based interview question, try using the STAR answer method, an acronym for Situation, Task, Action, Result. Using STAR, tell a story of when you took on a leadership role even if being a leader wasn't expected.

      Answer Example

      "During a group project last semester in my Marketing 2140 class, we were at a point where we were stuck as a group and weren't sure how to proceed. A few of my group members wanted to go and ask the professor, but I felt that we should show some initiative and try other avenues before reaching out to our professor. I led the group through a research project that they thought was impossible, and with the proper coaching, guidance, and instilling confidence in my group members, we completed the research. Best of all, we did not have to go to the professor for help. I am proud to say that we ended up earning an A- on the project!"

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Last semester, I had a group project for one of my classes. During this project, I made sure to set up an effective way for us to communicate. I also set up personal deadlines for us to ensure we stayed on track to get the project done on time."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      You're off to a great start! How many people were in your group? What feedback did the group provide on your leadership and coordination? What was the outcome or grade of your project? Did you learn anything by stepping into this leadership role?

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