Ernst & Young (EY) interview experience Real time questions & tips from candidates to crack your interview
Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY)
3 rounds | 4 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Journey
EY was part of the dream company group that visited our campus. EY is a Big 4 firm that values both technical skills and communication skills equally for this role. Therefore, don't solely focus on your resume to showcase technical skills. Instead, gather diverse experiences and share them during the interview process.
Application story
EY was part of the dream company group that visited our campus. EY, being a Big 4 firm, equally values both technical skills and communication skills for this role. Therefore, don’t solely focus on your resume to showcase technical skills; gather all-round experience and share it with them.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I possessed strong SQL skills along with experience in non-technical areas. Communication skills and a problem-solving attitude are what they eagerly seek in candidates.
Preparation
Duration: 1 month
Topics: SQL, DBMS, puzzles, guestimates, logical reasonings based on aptitude, quantitative aptitude, vocabulary, reading comprehension, guestimates related to your city, a little bit of data structures and algorithms for keeping your basics clear
Tip 1: Practice aptitude questions to clear the first round with good speed.
Tip 2: Engage in non-technical work, including managerial roles.
Tip 3: Strengthen your proficiency in SQL.
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: Above 7 CGPA, No pending Backlogs
Tip 1: Communication and problem-solving attitude are a must.
Tip 2: Ensure your experience reflects an all-around skill set.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Hard
Online Coding Interview
Duration75 minutes
Interview date3 Jan 2021
Coding problem2
It was mcq round for aptitude and coding round post that. Proctored test in the day.
1. Aptitude Problems
Mixtures and Allegations
Problem approach
Tip 1: Practice.
Tip 2: Prioritize speed.
Tip 3: Ensure accuracy.
2. SQL Questions
1.SQL query code based on join and window function ranking.
2.How will you remove duplicates from the data at the customer id and order id level
Problem approach
There were 2 tables order and customer which I joined on the customer id. Then I applied window function partitioning with order id and customer id and applied rank=1.
02
Round
Medium
Group Discussion
Duration30 minutes
Interview date4 Jan 2021
Coding problem0
We were given a topic and 5 minutes to think about it.
03
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration20 minutes
Interview date5 Jan 2021
Coding problem2
It was an HR cum fitment round, which included puzzles and guesstimates.
1. Guess Estimate Problem
How many red cars are there in Delhi?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Explain your approach.
Tip 2: Use approximate numbers for easier calculation.
Tip 3: Consider various scenarios.
2. Basic HR Questions
1.Why do you want to join us?
2.Why should we hire you?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read about the company’s vision.
Tip 2: Leverage your strengths.
Tip 3: Align both.
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
How do you remove whitespace from the start of a string?
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