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Ernst & Young Associate Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 5 Jan 2025

Top Ernst & Young Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Case: A toothpaste company is seeing decline in its revenues and margin. What would you do?
  • Q2. Difference between mean , median , mode What sets you apart from the rest?
  • Q3. What are the visualisation softwares you are aware of?
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Ernst & Young Associate Consultant Interview Experiences

46 interviews found

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related to Stakeholder Management strategy leveraged in my previous projects.
  • Q2. What are best ways to measure change adoption.
  • Ans. 

    Best ways to measure change adoption

    • Define clear metrics and KPIs to track progress

    • Conduct surveys and feedback sessions to gather user feedback

    • Analyze usage data and compare it to pre-change data

    • Observe user behavior and identify areas of resistance

    • Track the success of training and communication efforts

    • Use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods

    • Regularly review and adjust measurement methods as needed

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ernst & Young Associate Consultant interview:
  • Change Management
  • Ocm
  • Stakeholder management
  • Training
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One advice would be toshare your experiences of your past job thoroughly, also how is it aligning with your future role.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

The assignment is not very challenging

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Q2. What is SWOT analysis
  • Ans. 

    SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of a business or project.

    • Strengths: internal factors that give an advantage (e.g. strong brand reputation)

    • Weaknesses: internal factors that may hinder success (e.g. limited resources)

    • Opportunities: external factors that could be beneficial (e.g. new market trends)

    • Threats: external factors that could cause troub

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Power Bi SQL Server database
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Power Bi visualisation reports and dashboards SQL Server
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is risk, what were the risk in your previous job role
  • Q2. What are the risk in an production unit, purchase department etc.
  • Ans. 

    Risks in a production unit and purchase department include supply chain disruptions, quality control issues, and regulatory compliance challenges.

    • Supply chain disruptions can lead to delays in production and increased costs.

    • Quality control issues may result in defective products reaching customers.

    • Regulatory compliance challenges can lead to fines or legal issues.

    • Lack of proper inventory management can result in stocko...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The company will select you then will keep you in hold. And then will not take your calls. And then will ask you for an another round of interview. And then will reject you. After wasting your whole month.

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy round, one can easily clear with the basics.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Easy round, one can easily clear with the basics.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. JD

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about forensic audit? Explain your day to day responsibility/
  • Ans. 

    Forensic audit involves investigating financial records to uncover fraud or misconduct. Day to day responsibilities include analyzing data, conducting interviews, and preparing reports.

    • Analyze financial records to identify irregularities or discrepancies

    • Conduct interviews with employees, clients, and other relevant parties

    • Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations

    • Collaborate with legal teams and ...

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  • Q2. Situational questions.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Director round was not that tough .Casual question about previous roles and responsibilities
  • Q2. What are the challenges you faced while working?

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Understanding about the technology as per JD Scenario based coding questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall personality and suitability for the role
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Praxis Business School, Kolkata and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in consulting.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University.

    • I have completed internships at ABC Consulting and gained experience in market research and data analysis.

    • I am proficient in various software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

    • I have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, which...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your CV has a lot of projects on research. Why are you interested in consulting?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in consulting because it allows me to apply my research skills in a practical and impactful way.

    • Consulting offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and industries, providing a diverse and dynamic work environment.

    • I enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems and providing strategic recommendations, which aligns with the problem-solving nature of consulting.

    • Consulting allows me to w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the visualisation softwares you are aware of?
  • Ans. 

    Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, D3.js, Google Charts, Plotly, FusionCharts, Highcharts

    • Tableau - widely used for data visualization and business intelligence

    • Power BI - Microsoft's business analytics service for interactive visualizations

    • QlikView - business intelligence and data visualization software

    • D3.js - JavaScript library for creating interactive data visualizations

    • Google Charts - free web-based charting library

    • Plotly ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a hypothesis?
  • Ans. 

    A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about a phenomenon or relationship between variables.

    • A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

    • It is usually based on prior knowledge or research.

    • It should be specific, measurable, and falsifiable.

    • Examples: 'Increasing the amount of fertilizer will increase plant growth.' or 'Exposure to sunlight will increase vitamin D levels.'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you mean by regression?
  • Ans. 

    Regression is a statistical method used to analyze the relationship between two or more variables.

    • It helps to predict the value of one variable based on the value of another variable.

    • It is used to identify the strength and direction of the relationship between variables.

    • Linear regression is a common type of regression used to model the relationship between two variables.

    • Examples include predicting sales based on advert...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why should I hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong academic background in the relevant field.

    • I have successfully completed internships and projects related to consulting.

    • I possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • I am a quick learner and adapt well to new environments.

    • I have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

    • I am highly motivated and have a strong ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident with your answers!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Consultant interview

user image Vivek Gangi

posted on 14 Mar 2022

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quant were there logical reasoning thoe question normally CMAT questions eere there

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About internship About the projects done during course curriculum.
  • Q2. About SQL, which includes Group by and where difference and join means as well as queries.
  • Q3. Tableau questions as well as Power BI questions were there

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just focus more on SQL part as well as visualization part which includes tableau and power BI and little knowledge of statistics

Associate Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Debjit Byabartta

posted on 22 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked related to power bi & sql
  • Q2. Answered all questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Answered HR & technical both types of questions by EY partner
  • Q2. Answered all questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic knowledge is very important and confidence too

Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young Associate Consultant interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Ernst & Young Associate Consultant 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 Agile Coaching, Financial Services, Quality Assurance, Data Modeling and Auditing.
What are the top questions asked in Ernst & Young Associate Consultant interview?

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

  1. Case: A toothpaste company is seeing decline in its revenues and margin. What w...read more
  2. Difference between mean , median , mode What sets you apart from the re...read more
  3. What are the visualisation softwares you are aware ...read more
How long is the Ernst & Young Associate Consultant interview process?

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

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Ernst & Young Associate Consultant Interview Process

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