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1
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Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
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I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Show architecture of multiple microservice in MS Paint..
  • Q2. Why we use dependency injection, draw it inms paint...,first told me give real life example and when I gave the answer he cut me off again..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewers was so rude.. it's like he was not in the mood of taking an interview.. wasn't giving me chance to talk, didn't hear my answers and keep cutting me back.. forcing me to show the flow in MS paint.. How one can show the flow of "why we use dependency injection" in MS paint.. when I showed like we will have interface then classes and to connect them we will use dependency he cut me off again and said don't explain just draw... one of the worst interview of my life.. I actually lost respect for the whole EY organization after it... compare to other big 4 interviewers they are so polite and ask normal questions.. Very bad experience

Senior Associate Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is journal entries? What is cash allotment? What is differance between PO and Non-PO Invoice? What is accural expanses? What is prepaid expanses? What is vendor ageing? What is MIS? What is trend report?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain projects worked on and benefits
  • Q2. What is agile , SDLC, user stories
  • Ans. 

    Agile is a project management methodology focused on iterative development, SDLC is the software development life cycle, and user stories are short descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the end user.

    • Agile is a project management approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback.

    • SDLC is the process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software applications.

    • User stories ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will to create a new market in vietnam for LC/BG
  • Ans. 

    To create a new market in Vietnam for LC/BG, we can start by conducting market research, building relationships with local businesses and government agencies, and offering tailored financial solutions.

    • Conduct market research to understand the needs and preferences of Vietnamese businesses

    • Build relationships with local banks, businesses, and government agencies to establish credibility and trust

    • Offer tailored financial ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is acceptance criteria
  • Ans. 

    Acceptance criteria are conditions that a product must satisfy to be accepted by a user, customer, or stakeholder.

    • Acceptance criteria are typically defined during the planning phase of a project.

    • They are used to determine whether a product or feature is complete and functioning as expected.

    • Acceptance criteria are often written in a specific format, such as 'Given X, when Y, then Z.'

    • They help ensure that the product mee...

  • Answered by AI

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Top Ernst & Young Senior Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1. What is Virtual DOM? How does it work & Its algorithm? 2. React component life cycle in detail? 3. Higher-order components? 4. Basic javascript based object/Array-based logical codes like reverse a string in a different style 5. map,... read more
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Q1. 1. What's the use of update sets and how do you move update set from one instance to another? Once you imported the update set, what will you do? To check the customisations, You need to do open the update set and do something. What is that... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. DAX Question related to Filter and Time Intelligence function
  • Q2. Power BI Service features such as Gateways, RLS, Schedule Refresh
  • Q3. Introduction and Current Role Project
  • Q4. Power BI desktop features such as Tooltip, Drill Through filter, Bookmarks etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Incremental Refresh
  • Q2. DAX questions related to Filter, Relationship, Table Manipulation, and Time Intelligence functions
  • Q3. Power BI Services features
  • Ans. 

    Power BI Services features include data visualization, interactive reports, dashboards, and data connectivity.

    • Data visualization tools like charts, graphs, and maps

    • Interactive reports for exploring data and gaining insights

    • Dashboards for monitoring key metrics and KPIs

    • Data connectivity to various sources like Excel, SQL databases, and cloud services

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. SQL Interview Questions
  • Q5. Introduction and Current Role Project
Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Data Modeling Questions
  • Q2. Data Warehousing Concepts such as SCD, Dimension and Fact Tables
  • Q3. Scenario Question related to BI tool such as Why you would consider this tool and How is it different from other BI Tools
  • Q4. Why are you leaving your last Organisation
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for new challenges

    • Seeking a change in work environment

    • Opportunity to learn and grow in a different setting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Current role in the Project and ofcourse Introduction was in the first.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For SQL Learning - Ankit Bansal YouTube channel.

For Power BI - You can pick for DAX - Learnwidgiggs, and for Others - Amit Chandak, Analytics With Nag playlist are enough to crack the interviews.

Also, you can refer Reza Rad Book, Power Query Book(Ken Puls), Phillip Seamark and Marco Russo DAX book for deep understanding. (these 4 books are enough to crack any interviews)

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Top Ernst & Young Senior Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1. What is Virtual DOM? How does it work & Its algorithm? 2. React component life cycle in detail? 3. Higher-order components? 4. Basic javascript based object/Array-based logical codes like reverse a string in a different style 5. map,... read more
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Senior Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What's the use of update sets and how do you move update set from one instance to another? Once you imported the update set, what will you do? To check the customisations, You need to do open the update set and do something. What is that... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Past Experience and work I performed in the Data Analytic team
  • Ans. 

    I have 3 years of experience working in the Data Analytic team where I analyzed large datasets to provide insights and recommendations.

    • Performed data cleaning and preprocessing tasks to ensure data accuracy

    • Utilized statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to extract valuable information

    • Created data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Power BI- DAX functions, Refresh Rates, Cardinality, Uses of several graphs, KPIs, Reporting
  • Q3. SQL- Uses of several functions, intermediate logics asked, Eg- Finding 2nd highest salary, function of RankX, Window functions
  • Q4. Data Cleansing and ways to analyse data
  • Ans. 

    Data cleansing involves identifying and correcting errors in data to improve its quality. Ways to analyze data include using statistical methods, data visualization, and machine learning algorithms.

    • Identify and remove duplicate records

    • Standardize data formats and values

    • Fill in missing values using imputation techniques

    • Use data profiling to understand data quality issues

    • Apply data validation rules to ensure accuracy

    • Util...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Power BI Report Assesment test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Raw data was provided and a proper PBI report was asked to be designed.
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Expected Salary and why you find yourself fitting for the role?
  • Q2. Working in a Big4 can be overwhelming at times, how would you deal with it as you have already worked for one.
  • Ans. 

    I would deal with the overwhelming nature of working in a Big4 by prioritizing tasks, seeking support from colleagues, and practicing self-care.

    • Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance to avoid feeling overwhelmed

    • Seek support from colleagues or mentors to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions

    • Practice self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies to manage stress and maintain work-life ba

  • Answered by AI

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Top Ernst & Young Technology Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Smallest Subarray With K Distinct Elements Given an array A consisting of N integers, your task is to find the smallest subarray of A that contains exactly K distinct integers. If multiple such subarrays exist, return the one with the small... read more
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Q1. Smallest Subarray With K Distinct Elements Given an array A consisting of N integers, your task is to find the smallest subarray of A that contains exactly K distinct integers. If multiple such subarrays exist, return the one with the small... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Git fetch vs git pull
  • Q2. How hpa works in kubermetes
  • Q3. How to terraforn check resources
  • Q4. Python basic questions
  • Q5. Ejati docker expose and publish command

Devops Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Reverse the StringYou are given a string 'STR'. The string contains [a-z] [A-Z] [0-9] [special characters]. You have to find the reverse of the string. For example: If the given string is: STR = "abcde". You have to print the string "edcba... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at CMS College, Kottayam and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude test was conducted prior to being selected for Interviews

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions based on Resume
  • Q2. Questions relating to Accounting
  • Q3. Questions relating to IFRS
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Hobbies and passions
  • Q3. Career goal in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ernst & Young Audit Associate interview:
  • IFRS
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Taylor your resumes to a way that you will know anything that are shot at you at the technical interview phase. Always be confident and composed. Helps a lot.

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Q1. 8) What is the Bank Reconciliation Statement? Explain with a practical example?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sorting the array
  • Q2. Remove duplicates
  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from an array of strings

    • Iterate through the array and store each element in a Set to remove duplicates

    • Convert the Set back to an array to get the final result

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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal previous project related questions. Not so hard

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Here the interview process is too easy to crack.. don't need much skill to crack ey interview.

Top Ernst & Young Senior Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1. What is Virtual DOM? How does it work & Its algorithm? 2. React component life cycle in detail? 3. Higher-order components? 4. Basic javascript based object/Array-based logical codes like reverse a string in a different style 5. map,... read more
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Senior Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What's the use of update sets and how do you move update set from one instance to another? Once you imported the update set, what will you do? To check the customisations, You need to do open the update set and do something. What is that... read more
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself ?
  • Q2. What are few major projects that you had in your work ?
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to your work domain ?
  • Q2. Any software that you used (Although they will ask opposite of the software you have experience with)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The HR's at the EY are worst and they'll call multiple times whenever they want but won't respond to a single query. Not a surprise for an organisation with such bad culture where an employee's life was unfortunately lost.

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Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql order of execution
  • Ans. 

    SQL order of execution determines the sequence in which different clauses are processed in a query.

    • SQL query is parsed and validated first

    • Next, the query optimizer creates an execution plan

    • Execution plan includes steps like table scans, index scans, joins, etc.

    • Finally, the query is executed and results are returned

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sql question on finding highest salary for each employee where employees and department table are given in each department.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ernst & Young Data Engineer interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Pyspark

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Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Ernst & Young interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Ernst & Young. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ernst & Young expect are Consulting, Quality Assurance, Project Management, SQL and Agile Coaching.
What are the top questions asked in Ernst & Young interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Ernst & Young interview -

  1. What do you think is supply chain consulting all about? Should HUL enter th...read more
  2. 1. What is Virtual DOM? How does it work & Its algorithm? 2. React component li...read more
  3. Tell the journal entries for sales return and purchase retu...read more
How long is the Ernst & Young interview process?

The duration of Ernst & Young interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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