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What does EY look for in people- what attributes/ qualities?

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Is there anything that I can do to make myself desirable/ stand out as I really would like to join the assurance apprenticeship for next year!

Sophia S. asked a question to EY

Category: Culture

Date asked: Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Last reviewed: Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Claire H.

Talent Attraction Advisor

It's important to be yourself & authentic in your application process - we also encourage students to attend our webinards/insight days etc

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Claire H.

Talent Attraction Advisor

You can also use LinkedIn to develop your network

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Claire H.

Talent Attraction Advisor

Finally please increase your commercial awareness through following key commentators on social media/reading the financial times, etc.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Sophia S.

Can you elaborate on how I would use LinkedIn to add value to my application/ myself?

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Sophia S.

Commercial awareness- does this mean you like people who keep up to date with the current times and news etc?

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Clementine P.

Technology Graduate

Hi Sophia, you can use LinkedIn to make contacts with professionals in the area that interests you

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Clementine P.

Technology Graduate

And use those contacts to ask questions and learn more about the area - it can be quite useful for your application process

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Clementine P.

Technology Graduate

Regarding commercial awareness, probably just to make sure that you are interested in what happens in your sector

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Sophia S.

Thank you- helpful response

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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