I feel a bit unqualified for the role. Is there any way for me to practice key skills and be ready for the role?

Hi Joyce, we really wouldn't expect you to be qualified for the role so i wouldn't worry at all. You will learn a lot once you are in the business and this is where you will gain your knowledge with support from your team and manager.

In terms of preparation you can certainly prepare as much as you can for our recruitment process. One of the most difficult stages would be our online assessment's stage which include a numerical reasoning test. You can practice these using websites like JOBMi.com

There is a link below to our application tips you can have a look at too. We recruit based on strengths. It would be great for you to identify what you feel your key strengths are and also to know what you feel would be your areas of development too: Https://www.ey.com/uk/strengths

Thank you Megan! These are very useful tips.

Hi Joyce! I felt the same when I was thinking of applying. I studied English Literature, Maths and History at A-Level and found myself applying for very tech focused roles. What I found through the application process was EY focus a lot on the individual, so make sure to show the real you! I prepared by doing research into EY and keeping up with the news and know there is no expectation when you join to know everything! There is lots of support available and so many team socials you’ll feel right at home straight away 😊

I have been doing some online virtual experience during the pandemic, such as Accenture's and BCG. I am aware that for some consultancy firms, the positions they offered are very specific. As a graduate with a non-finance background, will it be a disadvantage?

Thank you, Rosie. It actually makes sense. I have done the EY & You test and the result indicated my potentials in consultancy, which boost my confidence a bit.

Hi Joyce - We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and to have completed three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) by the time the programme starts.

We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for individuals who will succeed at EY in the desired role and future qualifications, therefore throughout our recruitment process your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.

It is therefore important that you provide us with your top three obtained or accurately predicted A-Levels (or equivalent) as these will be verified and considered as part of the offer process should you be successful. Any drop in grades could jeopardise your offer of employment.