Audit Associate applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Audit Associate roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 411 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EY overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EY as a Audit Associate according to 411 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 22%
Phone interview: 16%
Skills test: 12%
Personality test: 12%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Background check: 10%
Presentation: 7%
Group panel interview: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Los Angeles, CA) in May 2022
Interview
Interviewers were professional and on time. Emails are sent out to confirm scheduling of interviews. The company utilizes a pre-recorded video interviews system to ensure every application fairly assessed, reviewed and given a fair chance to showcase their skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Share an example of a time in which you had difficulty managing multiple commitments and/or clients. What was the situation and what did you do to prioritize your work, what steps did you take to address it? What was the outcome?
I was shortlisted after completing the assessment test and was then invited for an interview with the partner. The partner was kind, friendly, and approachable, which made the interview feel comfortable. The interview was relatively short and focused mainly on getting to know my background, experiences, and interest in the role.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at EY
Interview
face to face with audit manager and senior associate. behavioural questions were asked along with questions on education. It was a really short interview and got the call a short while after that the job was mine
I had a positive interview experience with EY. The process was well-structured and professional. The interviewers were courteous and created a comfortable environment to discuss my background, technical skills, and problem-solving approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Can you explain the purpose of IFRS and describe the key differences between IFRS and local GAAP standards?"