Associate applicants have rated the interview process at EY with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at EY (Kuala Lumpur) in Sep 2023
Interview
1. Application Review
HR reviews submitted resumes and cover letters to shortlist candidates who best match the job criteria.
2. Phone Screening
A brief call with HR to verify your qualifications, experience, and interest in the role. This might include basic questions about your resume and a chance for you to ask initial questions about the position.
3. Initial Interview
Typically conducted by a hiring manager or team lead, focusing on your technical skills, experience, and fit for the team. This could be done in person, over the phone, or via video call.
4. Assessment/Testing
Depending on the role, there may be skills assessments or tests to evaluate your technical abilities. For example, this might be a coding test for a software developer or a case study for a business analyst.
5. Panel/Second Interview
A more in-depth interview with multiple stakeholders from the company. This round often dives deeper into your experience, problem-solving abilities, and how you handle various work scenarios.
6. Cultural Fit Interview
Some companies include an interview to assess whether your values and work style align with the company’s culture. This might involve more casual discussions with potential future colleagues.
7. Final Interview
The final interview might involve meeting with senior leadership or department heads. This is often more about the company selling itself to you, as much as you selling yourself to them.
8. Reference Check
HR will reach out to your references to verify your previous work experience and performance.
9. Offer
If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer detailing salary, benefits, and other terms of employment.
It was a very intuitive and cordial interview. They make you feel very comfortable. After a brief self introduction there were some situational inquiries. How would one take action in those situations. Thorough knowledge of finance and industry is a must.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were my strengths to qualify as a financial analyst.
First there was aptitude then Group discussion then technical interview and last there was HR interview. Overall it was good as it was a campus placement. Waiting time was long.