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Have you ever experienced a time where people search for a degree as they are supposedly seen as a higher qualification

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Is it harder to get a job with an apprenticeship

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Rayanne m. asked during the live chat Find out more about our apprenticeship opportunities! to EY

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Date asked: mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

Last reviewed: mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

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Sean F.(he/him/his)

Supervising Associate, Student Talent Attraction and Acquisition

Hi Rayanne, I think this used to be the thought process years ago but definitely not now! Those that pursue an apprenticeship over a degree actually develop and progress their careers a lot faster. For instance our Audit apprentices qualify as Chartered Accountants nearly 3 years before our Audit Graduates!

mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

Rayanne m.

Thank you this was the answer i was looking for as loads of people don’t see it like that

mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

Jack E.

Audit Apprentice

It is just the same really. You have the same qualification to be a chartered accountant, what is more significant than the degree, and you have the name of EY and the experience on your CV, which again will have much more significance than a degree.

mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

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