I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at EY (Dublín, Dublín) in Oct 2016
Interview
During the milk rounds, there are two interviews, one with a manager followed by one with a Partner, coming out of college you are not meant to have alot of experience in the upcoming role. The interview is more to show that you have prepared for it and prepared answers to the basic competency questions. EY host a day before the interviews in which you get to speak to current EY employees, this is a great opportunity to ask the types of questions you should prepare for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time that you had to let someone down and how you made it up to them
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?"