Hi there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com,
and in this tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to pass an EY (Ernst and Young) interview.
So it does not matter what position you are being interviewed for within EY, this tutorial
will make a huge difference to your preparation.
So please do stick around, take notes and watch it from beginning to end because I'm
going to give you some interview tips how to prepare effectively, and more importantly,
some interview questions and suggested answers.
Now, before I get into those for your EY interview, a very warm welcome to this tutorial.
My name is Richard McMunnn.
That's me there in the center, and I've been helping people to pass their interviews for
about 20 years now.
And I do that by providing you with top scoring, unique answers, suggested answers, that you
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Now let's get straight into that tutorial to make sure you pass your EY interview.
These are three important tips to make sure you pass, so please do take note of these.
Tip number one.
My advice is to demonstrate the following during your Ernst and Young interview: demonstrate
an ability to go above and beyond what is required.
Now the organization EY is a formidable organization, and it's been going for many, many years.
First starting in about the 19th century, and it's been built on some solid core values
and it provides exceptional service to its clients and stakeholders.
And you do that by going above and beyond what is required.
So, think about times when you've gone ABOVE AND BEYOND previously be able to deal with
difficult clients and stakeholders professionally.
So I'm going to give you an interview question and an answer, my suggested answer, around
questions of this nature when you've had to deal with difficult clients.
Think about the reasons why you want to work for Ernst and Young.
What are the reasons why?
Have solid, and more importantly, genuine reasons why you want to work for this organization.
You also have to think about being ready to RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE and be able to complete
difficult projects, despite being under pressure.
Also, you have to MAKE DIFFICULT DECISIONS when needed always in the best interests of
EY - really important.
And finally, have great ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ACCURACY SKILLS.
So, that's the first tip; there’s several important areas there.
Tip number two, the EY latest news stories.
Please, please do not ignore this tip.
Now, visit the EY website newsroom, and I'll give you the link to that in a second, to
find out the latest news stories relative to Ernst and Young.
So, before you go along to your EY interview, say the day before, go on the news stories
section and just have a look to see what's going on, because one of the questions will
probably be “What's the latest news?”
You know, what's going on right now with Ernst and Young?
And unless you find out what's going on, you won't know.
So, I have put the link in the description below this video to the NEWSROOM.
Don't click it yet.
Wait until we finish the tutorial.
But just click that and it will take you through to this page here.
And there's a newsroom here.
So the latest press releases: have a read of those to see what is going on right now
in respect of the organization.
So, that's a really important tip.
Tip number three: think about YOUR STRENGTHS.
Again, this is very, very important.
So, one of the questions is going to be, you know: “Tell us about your key strengths?”
But what you need to do is to demonstrate how these core strengths fit into the role
that you are applying for.
So have a look at the job description for the, for the role.
Whether it’s a management position, associate position, it doesn't matter!
But think about how YOUR STRENGTHS are going to fit in to the role you're being interviewed
for.
Now, I'm going to give you a suggested answer to this question, so please stick around and
watch that.
So, prior to your EY interview, consider your strengths and how these are going to fit into
the role you're applying for.
So this could be an answer.
For example: “One of my core strengths is my ability to work accurately whilst at pace.
I understand it is important whilst working for Ernst and Young to ensure the work you
carry out is accurate and in line with policy and regulations.
I can be trusted to work to the required standards to ensure all tasks are completed on time
and to the necessary standards.”
So, that would be something that I would say if I was, you know, thinking about my strengths.
One of my core strengths is my ability to work quickly whilst at pace, but also accurately.
So let's now get into the EY interview questions and my suggested answers.
So we're going to go through a number of these.
You can either take notes and write them down, or if you want to stick around, I will tell
you where you can DOWNLOAD my full set of EY interview questions and answers.
But please do pay attention to the answers.
They've all been geared up to ensure that you get the highest scores possible.
So, the first question is going to be.
“Start off and introduce yourself?”
“Tell me about yourself and why you will be a good fit for this position with EY?”
So, to tell them about yourself.
Here we go.
“I believe I am a very hard, determined worker who always puts the goals and objectives
of my employer above everything else.
Over the years, I have developed into an employee who can not only work under pressure to constantly
achieve tough targets and projects, but I am also a solid team worker, I have competent
communication skills, I can deal with difficult clients and stakeholders, and I always ensure
the work I do is accurate and error free.
I will be a good fit for Ernst and Young because, having studied your organization in detail,
especially in respect of your values, I am someone who will build the right relationships
with your clients; I will always do things ethically and in the correct manner; I will
always work energetically as part of a team to achieve your goals, and finally, I will
definitely step up and take the lead when a situation requires me to.”
That’s a solid answer I’ve created in respect to the EY values and which ones I
think are really important.
So, take a note of the next question.
“Why do you want to work for EY?”
What are the reasons?
We need to give solid and genuine reasons why you want to work for this fantastic organization.
Here's my answer.
“I want to work for Ernst and Young for three specific reasons.
First and foremost, you are a clear leader within this industry, and with so many years’
experience, you always do things the right way.
Your success has been built on strong leadership and impressive contributions from the men
and women around the world who all go to make up the Ernst and Young organization.
The second reason is, I only want to work for an organization whose values and ethics
are in line with my own.
I am someone who always acts with integrity and I will always carry out my duties with
the team goal at the forefront of my mind at all times, whilst adhering to the relevant
standards and regulations.
Finally, to say that I am an employee of Ernst and Young would be something I’d feel immensely
proud of."
So, there's three reasons.
I like that answer, because you are focusing on three reasons, which means you've considered
prior to the interview why you want to work for this organization.
Next question.
“How would you deal with a difficult client whilst working for EY?”
This question is assessing, you know, your standards and your patience, your communication
skills, and also whether you are, you know, understanding that you need to act as a positive
role model at all times.
It's about the organization and it's about the client.
So here's my suggested answer.
“It would first of all be important for me to remember I am representing a professional
and value-centric global organization who has a brilliant reputation.
On that basis, throughout my dealings with them, I would act with professionalism, honesty
and integrity at all times.
It would be important for me to listen to them, get to the bottom of any concerns they
may have, and then find a solution to any issues that were preventing us from moving
forward.
Above all, I would need to take the lead, be confident and resilient in my actions,
and focus purely on the end goal and what it was we were trying to achieve for them.”
I like that because you're focusing on what it was you want.
You know, you want to achieve you’re demonstrating strong leadership skills, and that's important.
You have to step up.
It does not does not matter what role you are employed within.
You have to step up and take the lead and sort things out.
But always remember that you are working for this organization and they have set core values
that you have to adhere to.
Now, I've got two more questions to go through – they’re tough ones.
So please do stick around.
But when you're ready, if you click the link in the top right hand corner, it will take
you through to my website where you can download these and my full set of 30 Big Four Accounting
Firm Interview Questions and Answers, to make sure that you prepare fully for your EY interview,
30 questions and answers that I've created in a document!
You can have them in your inbox literally within two minutes from now.
Next question: “What are your strengths and what makes you the standout candidate?”
So, what are your strengths?
What makes you the standout candidate?
Now, I've already discussed how important these are, your strengths and how they fit
in to the role that you're being interviewed for.
So here's my suggested answer.
“The main strengths I possess are an ability to work either as part of a team, or as an
individual, to complete difficult and challenging tasks professionally and on time.
Because I am a determined and resilient person, I can adapt to any situation and I will never
crumble or lose my focus whilst under pressure.
Another strength of mine is the fact I will always act with honesty and integrity at all
times.
You can rely on me to work to the highest standards achievable whilst also acting as
a positive role model for the EY brand and values.
Finally, another core strength of mine is the fact that, whilst I feel I am highly experienced,
I never lose sight of how important it is to always learn, develop and grow within your
role at work.
I believe that is the only way you can continue to contribute positively to the team you working
as part of.”
Now, the majority of people when responded to this, what are your key strengths?
Would just say, you know, I am a great team worker.
I'm good at communicating.
What you are doing here, is you've put some real thought into your strengths and how they
fit into the role, which is really important.
I feel with this answer, I'm not just giving one strength, I'm talking about my MAIN strengths
and how I think they're going to benefit the EY brand and organization.
Next question: “How would you handle conflict within a team?”
This is a real common one during BIG 4 Accounting Firm interviews, because conflict happens.
So, somebody will say: “Well, you know, I would let my line manager know.”
or “It's not really my, you know, not my problem.”
But it is one of the important things, I believe within this kind of role, is that you have
to step up and take the lead.
So, you want to facilitate, you know, getting to the bottom of the conflict and stopping
it straight away.
So here's my answer: “Conflict in a team, whilst it does sometimes occur, is not helpful
and it is therefore important to stop it as soon as possible.
If you don’t step up, take the lead and look for ways to resolve the conflict immediately,
it can have a negative impact not only on the team, but on the wider organization as
a whole.
As soon as I witnessed or suspected conflict, I would speak to the individuals concerned
and encourage them to communicate in a positive and open manner in order to resolve it quickly.
More often than not, conflict is down to miscommunication, and by encouraging those involved to talk
and discuss truthfully about how they feel, it will usually lead to a successful resolution
of the problem.”
I love that answer because you are saying, yeah, I'm going to look to sort this out.
Obviously, if it was really serious conflict, then you need to let the Line Manager know
that, you know, the Senior Manager.
But you're encouraging them to talk about, it because you understand, and this is the
important bit, is you don't want it to impact on the team or the wider organization.
So, if you want to download my full 30 BIG FOUR ACCOUNTING FIRM INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, you can either click the link below the video, or if you click the link in the
top right hand corner here, and this will take you through to my page here where you
can download those I've just given you, plus 30 of a big four accounting firm interview
questions.
They are all relevant for the big four accounting firms.
(EY in particular) So, all the questions are there!
At the very least, just study the questions and prepare your answers for them.
But I've given you model answers for them, that I believe, will help you to score highly.
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