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EY Ireland interviews

Ireland

How the process runs

“This is a strengths-based interview and will take place either in-person or virtually (Using MS Teams).”

EY Ireland Student RecruitmentApplication Tips

EY Ireland · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A strengths-based interview

Practise the question a first audit interview can ask: is the tool’s work enough?

Example

“Once your application form has been submitted and reviewed by the EY Student Recruitment team, selected candidates will be invited to complete our new interactive online assessment.”

EY Ireland Student RecruitmentApplication Tips

EY Ireland · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the stage you are in

Practise the question a first audit interview can ask: is the tool’s work enough?

Example

What interviewers look for

“Above all, we’re impressed by candidates who are authentic and honest in their answers.”

EY Ireland Student RecruitmentApplication Tips

EY Ireland · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Show how you think

Practise following the exceptions, not the match rate.

Example

How to prepare

“Tell us how you think EY’s different to our competitors.”

EY Ireland Student RecruitmentApplication Tips

EY Ireland · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Prepare your examples

Practise telling a client what they don’t want to hear.

Example

What the job involves

“Want to become a Chartered Accountant? Focus on Assurance, Tax, or Strategy & Transactions.”

EY Ireland Student RecruitmentApplication Tips

EY Ireland · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the job

Practise setting materiality and saying what it leaves out.

Example

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