Ernst & Young U.S. LLP Consultant first-interview nerves and blanking

My first interview was easy on paper, but I let nerves get the better of me. I panicked and blanked out even though the interviewer asked basic, straightforward questions. I could not answer them properly in the moment. The difficulty did not seem high, but my performance did not show what I knew. I left with the uncomfortable feeling that nerves, not a lack of understanding, had caused the probl…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.