I applied online. I interviewed at EY (San Jose, CA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Online interview, 30 min, one on one interview with manager. Microsoft Teams. Discussed education, job experience, future plans. It was quick, easy, and a part of OCI (not on campus but via teams). Interviewer was amicable and receptive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about taxation, do you have an interest in being a tax lawyer?
Started with an online application, submitting a CV and filling out a short questionnaire, followed by an online test. After that I got invited to an in-person interview in two parts. One was a group work on a case study done with other candidates, followed by individual interviews with a member of the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
X firm has lost 15% of profits this year. Devise a plan to return to pre-crash levels in 5 years.
- Self-intro (in Cantonese)
- Group Case discussion (about business strategies of a shoe brand) (in around 45 mins)
- Group Presentation (in English)
- Q&A (1 question in Mandarin)
The EY interview was professional, structured, and engaging. Interviewers were well-prepared, asked thoughtful questions, and clearly explained the role and firm culture. The conversation felt respectful and substantive, leaving a strong impression of EY’s people-focused, collaborative environment overall and welcoming.