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EY Apprenticeship Interview Questions 2026
EY's interview process for school leavers follows a structured format: online assessments followed by an ey assessment centre (eyac) with partner/senior manager interviews. Below are the types of questions you should prepare for, based on the competencies they actually test.
The Questions EY Asks
Every question maps to one of EY's core competencies. Prepare at least one strong STAR story per competency.
Integrity
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated integrity.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Respect
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated respect.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Teaming
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated teaming.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Inclusiveness
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated inclusiveness.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
Energy
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated energy.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
EY's 'Exceptional EY Experience' framework
“Tell me about a time you demonstrated ey's 'exceptional ey experience' framework.”
Use the STAR framework. Focus on what YOU specifically did, not what the team did.
The STAR Framework
S — Situation: Set the scene briefly (1–2 sentences). Enough context, no more.
T — Task: What was your specific responsibility? What was expected of you?
A — Action: What YOU did — not "we". Be specific. This is 60% of the answer.
R — Result: Quantify if possible. What changed? What did you learn?
Motivational Questions
Why EY specifically — not just the sector?
Why an apprenticeship over university?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
What do you know about the challenges EY faces right now?
What gets candidates rejected
Vague answers like “I worked in a team and we all helped each other.” Interviewers want to hear what YOU specifically did. If you can't isolate your individual contribution, the answer won't land.
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