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What Is the EY One Assessment?
The EY One Assessment is designed to simulate real-life scenarios you may encounter while working at EY, providing you with a genuine insight into the actual work environment at the organisation.
The assessment is provided by Cappfinity and comprises the following sections:
- Job Preview— mimicking the different tasks and situations you will face through a day of work in EY:
- Data Analytics — You will be presented with numerous sources of data, followed bya Situational Judgment Test (SJT) and written responses based on the data sources.
- Delivering Results— An SJT in which you will be asked about your personal tendencies and how you will react in situations you may encounter in your position.
- Forming Conclusions —Similar to Data Analytics, but one of the response questions is Recorded.
- Making Connections — Similar to Data Analytics and Forming Conclusions, but both response questions are recorded.
- Numerical Reasoning — You will be provided with different types of data based on which you will need to perform different calculations.
Except for the pre-recorded interview, the EY One Assessment has no time limit, includes24 questionsand takes about 80 minutes to complete.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the sections!
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Data Analytics
This section of the EY One Assessment is a combination of 1situational judgment test (SJT)and 2 Written Response tasks.
You will be equipped with several information sources on top of the page and three questions underneath.
These data sources include customer feedback, financial reports, an email with a task, and data tables and graphs. They will remain at the top of the screen throughout the test, so you can return if needed.
While the SJT questions will try to assess how you feel about such a task, the written response questions will assess your ability to gather insights and summarize data from integrating the different information sources.
This section isuntimed and takes approximately 20 minutes.
Let's take a look at one such Written response task. While this question includes numerical variables, the actual test also includes emails and verbal data sources.
Data Analytics Sample Question
Use these tabs to see the different graphs and tables:
- Human Resources
- Stores
- Departments
- Sales
- Shares
- Item Sales
Human Resources
Stores
Departments
Sales
Shares
Item Sales
Using the data supplied, craft a summary highlighting valuable insights. Use up to 1000 characters.
The EY One Assessment will include several such questions, evaluating your ability to reach conclusions based on different data sources, summarizing and taking into consideration specific requirements from the colleague "handing" you the task. Solving such questions will require you to consider the person giving you the assignment, his role, and the different parties that your responses may influence.
Delivering Results
This section of the EY One Assessment focuses onSJTand aims to evaluate how well you fit in with EY's culture and values.
Your sole information source is an email, andyou will be presented with a series of statements regarding a work-related situation.
You will need to rank the different response options according to how you are likely to act.
You will have 3 items to address.
There is no time limit, and it takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Let’s see how it looks –
Delivering Results Sample Question
You have been assigned to a new project at EY and will be attending your first team meeting.
How would you approach the meeting in order to make a positive impression and contribute effectively?
Rank order the options below, with 1 being the approach you are most likely to take and 5 being the approach you are least likely to take.
- Actively listen to your teammates' input and perspectives, taking notes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the discussions.
- Share your own ideas and suggestions, drawing from your unique perspective and knowledge to enrich the team's discussions.
- Collaborate with team members by offering assistance and support when appropriate, demonstrating your commitment to the group's success.
- Come prepared with a clear understanding of the project requirements and objectives, ready to discuss and contribute your ideas.
- Ask insightful questions that encourage further exploration of the project's intricacies and potential challenges.
Answer & Explanation
The best ranking in this scenario is –
Forming Conclusions
This section of the EY One Assessment combines SJT, Written, and Recorded Response questions. It assesses your approach to dealing with obstacles and misunderstandings in data-oriented tasks.
You will be equipped with several information sources on top of the page and three questions underneath.
These data sources include financial reports, data tables, and graphs. They will remain at the top of the screen throughout the test, so you can return if needed.
You will have 3 items to address.
You will have 2.5 minutes to prepare for the Recorded Response task and2 minutes to record your response.
Note that besides the limitation on preparation and recording time, this section doesnot have a time limit, and it takes about 15minutes to complete.
Making Connections
This section of the EY One Assessment combines SJTand Recorded Response questions. It assesses your abilities to engage colleagues within EY as well as external contacts.
Similar to the previous section, you will have an email as your sole information source.
Note that the firstRecorded Response task will have a preparation time limit of 3 minutes, and the second —2.5 minutes.
You will have 3 items to address, no time limit and it takes about 15 minutes.
Note that besides the limitation on preparation and recording time, this section doesnot have a time limit, and it takes about 15minutes to complete.
Using the detailed interactive SJT guide within our PrePack, find out how to best respond to every scenario according to the position you applied for.
EY Numerical Reasoning
The EY Numerical test,provided by Cappfinity, assesses your ability to understand, analyse, and interpret numerical information.
You will be presented with numerical data in the form of word problems, tables, charts, and graphs, and you will be asked to perform calculations based on this information.
The question format varies, with some being multiple-choice while others are open-ended, which requires you to enter the answer manually.
You are allowed to use a calculator, pen, and paper.
You will have 12 questions to answer with no time limit. It takes approximately 20 minutes.
Numerical Reasoning Sample Question
You predict a 25% increase in revenue in the upcoming first quarter of the year, and a 10% increase in revenue for all other three quarters.
Assuming your predictions will be realised, what will be the smallest difference between any two quarters' revenues in the upcoming year?
| Quarter | Revenue |
|---|---|
| Q1, Jan - Mar | 34,844 |
| Q2, Apr - Jun | 48,760 |
| Q3, Jul - Sep | 62,220 |
| Q4, Oct - Dec | 54,020 |
View Answer & Solution
First, calculate the new revenues according to the predictions: •Q1, +25% = 34,844 * 1.25 = 43,555 The question asks for the smallest difference between any two revenues during a quarter. You can roughly tell that the closest revenues are Q2 and Q4. Their difference is: 59,422 - 53,636 = 5,786. The correct answer is '5786'.
•Q2, +10% = 48,760 * 1.10 = 53,636
•Q3, +10% = 62,220 * 1.10 = 68,442
•Q4, +10% = 54,020 * 1.10 = 59,422
EY Pre-Recorded Interview Questions
The questions you will be asked in your EY pre-recorded interview can change according to the position and line of service you applied for. However, in most cases, they will address general information regarding your drives, inspiration within the position, and how you can contribute to the role and the organisation.
These questions can be –
- Why are you interested in the role you applied for?
- What strengths do you have that will help you to be successful in the role?
- How would you stay motivated balancing work and learning at the same time?
- What research have you done to prepare for the role?
- Explain why you have chosen to apply for this location.
Although not an in-person interview, your recruiters will view your recording. As such, you need to address it like a conventional face-to-face interview, dress accordingly, keep eye contact with the camera, and be familiar with the organisation and the role you applied for.
Learn more about Pre-Recorded Interviews
EY offers various graduate programmes in numerous service lines: Tax, Consulting, Assurance, Technology, Strategy and Transactions, and Law.
The recruitment process for each service line consists of one or more assessment tests tailored to that specific line of service.
💡Learn which tests you will be taking for EY below:
| Service Line | EY Assessment Tests |
| ✻Assurance | Numerical reasoning |
| ✻Tax | Numerical reasoning EY One Assessment |
| ✻Consulting | Business consulting: EY One Assessment Technology consulting EY One Assessment |
| ✻Law | Technology is Changing Our World |
| ✻Strategy & Transactions | Technology is Changing Our World |
| ✻Technology | Numerical Reasoning |
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FAQs
What is in the EY one assessment?
The EY One assessment comprises four sections:
How do I prepare for the EY One Assessment?
The best way to prepare for the EY One Assessment is by taking as many simulation tests as possible that will be ready for the real test. JobTestPrep’s EY One Assessment preparation is tailored specifically for this test, with more than 100 practice questions, interactive SJT and Pre-Recorded Interview study guides.
How many assessments are there for EY?
The EY recruitment process has customized assessment tests, which may include one or more evaluations specific to that particular line of service. For more information, see .
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