Tips from EY recruiters

What degree do I need to join EY?

With such a diverse mix of teams and skills required at EY, no specific degree is needed to join us! At EY, we acknowledge the benefit of having people from varying backgrounds and what this can bring to each of our service lines and teams. 

Laura Ilijas

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Sydney 

What are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for candidates who are agile, display growth mindsets and have excellent problem-solving skills. We value candidates who display a keen interest and thorough understanding of the team they are applying for, and who keep up-to-date with developments in the tech and finance world

Caitlin Stewart

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Melbourne

What is the best way to answer interview questions? 

A great format for answering open-ended interview questions is using the STAR method. The STAR method is a structured way of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. 

1. Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish
2. Task: What is the goal you are working towards
3. Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation
4. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and positive results you achieved

Charlene Ellison

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Perth

What should I include on my CV?  

Keep your CV simple and not too long. Recruiters scan a large volume of CV's, so focus on having clear headings with dot points. Include a well written objective statement, your work history in reverse chronological order and your relevant qualifications – ideally, this should all be on the first half of the first page! Make sure you also include extra-curricular activities, student society involvement, competitions and any additional qualifications and hobbies you wish to add. Here at EY, we are always holding workshops on what to include in a CV, so be sure to follow us on all our socials!

Brooke Caracciolo

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Brisbane

Where can a graduate role take me in the future?

The possibilities are endless! For many, a graduate role has led to clear career progression within the organisation, going from a grad, to a senior, to a director and even a partner! Some partners have stayed within the firm for over 30 years, while other graduates have learnt a lot at EY and then used these skills to shape their own career paths! Here at EY, we provide the tools and resources for our people to build a career as unique as you are.

Catherine Tsiakoulas

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Sydney

What learning and development opportunities are available to me at EY?

There are endless learning and development opportunities at EY. From online learning platforms to internally run workshops, the EY organisation is always providing ways for our people to develop technical skills and broaden their knowledge. Learning and development is essential to EY, and we even have an EY Badge platform for our people to develop their technology, leadership and business skills. You can even undertake a free Tech MBA at EY. 

Sam Southgate 

Campus Recruitment Senior Consultant, Sydney