Audit Associate applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 79.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Audit Associate roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EY overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EY as a Audit Associate according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Other: 25%
Skills test: 25%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Hongkong) in Jun 2024
Interview
Done the final interview in the office. Was good vibe, everyone was supportive. Cheered a lot. However couldn;'t got an offer without any email notification. maybe because of internal head count?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at EY (Nairobi) in Mar 2025
Interview
1. Application Submission
- Submit your resume and cover letter via EY’s career portal.
- Some roles may require answering screening questions or completing an online assessment.
2. Online Assessments (for Entry-Level/Graduate Roles)
- Situational Judgment Test (SJT):Assesses how you handle workplace scenarios.
- Numerical/Verbal Reasoning Tests: Evaluate problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Personality Questionnaire: Matches your traits with EY’s culture.
3. Video Interview (Pre-Recorded or Live)
- Pre-recorded (HireVue): Answer behavioral questions (e.g., teamwork, leadership) within a time limit.
- Live Video Interview: May involve competency-based questions with an HR representative.
4. Assessment Center (for Graduate & Experienced Hires)
If you pass initial stages, you may be invited to an in-person or virtual assessment day, which typically includes:
- Group Exercise: Case study discussion with other candidates to assess collaboration.
- Written/Presentation Exercise:Analyze a business scenario and present recommendations.
- EY-specific Case Study: Solve a problem related to EY’s services (e.g., audit risks, consulting strategy).
- Final Interview (Partner/Manager Interview): Behavioral and technical questions.
5. Final Interview (Behavioral & Technical)
- Behavioral Questions:
- "Tell me about a time you led a team."
- "Describe a situation where you handled a difficult client."
- "Why EY?" (Research EY’s values, like "Building a Better Working World.")
- Technical Questions (Role-Specific):
- Audit/Tax: Accounting standards, financial statements.
- Consulting/Advisory: Market trends, problem-solving cases.
- Cultural Fit: EY looks for candidates who align with their values (integrity, teamwork, innovation).
6. Offer & Onboarding
- Successful candidates receive an offer, followed by background checks.
- Entry-level hires may go through training programs.