Ernst & Young Consultant interview experience

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SirmaurPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had a multi-round process that felt more demanding than it looked on paper.

It started with an HR-style touchpoint, and then I moved into a manager round that ended up being both tough and drawn-out—most of the strategic thinking showed up there. The partner portion was shorter, but the strategic questions didn’t disappear; they were still present and seemed to test how I connected my experience to their priorities.

What stood out to me was that they weren’t looking to “wow” them with being overly clever. They seemed to value talent alongside being reliable and punctual, and the overall difficulty matched that expectation. By the time I reached the later stage, the

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