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The Ernst & Young Internship Program

Going from campus to career can be intimidating. That’s why an internship at Ernst & Young is a great way to apply what you’ve learned in school, test the waters of the professional world and build a strong foundation for achieving your career goals.

We offer you a world of opportunities to grow and achieve your potential no matter what your ultimate career choice. As an intern at Ernst & Young, you’ll be part of a global organization. You’ll work alongside committed professionals. You’ll enjoy varied and stimulating work experiences that help you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed. What’s more, your formal and informal learning begins right from day one.

That’s not all. Your Ernst & Young internship takes place in an inclusive and nurturing environment that respects the individual and what he or she brings to the table. At the same time, you’ll have many opportunities to forge relationships with your colleagues—both during work and after hours. And you’ll attend our exciting International Intern Leadership Conference, a global event that is distinctive in our profession.

Get started on building a great career
As soon as you walk through the door, you’ll experience our commitment to learning and development through programs that offer you a well-rounded internship experience. A thorough orientation program introduces you to Ernst & Young, our distinctive culture and our advanced technology and tools. You’ll also learn effective writing, presentation and teaming skills. And you’ll receive functional and technical instruction related to one of our core practices: Assurance, Advisory Services, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services.

Your learning doesn’t stop there. Our intern assignments are as varied as our business. Your client may be a high profile multinational corporation or an entrepreneurial operation. You may conduct internal control reviews on an audit, help perform tax planning or assist in developing marketing strategies for Ernst & Young as part of our core business services group.

Carol, an intern in New York, worked with a large team in Assurance to audit complex processes and financial statements for a global financial services client. She then came on as a full-time staff accountant at Ernst & Young, working on a large investment bank account. As part of a group of interns, Lena had a great team experience during her internship at Ernst & Young, and she brings that experience to bear on the high-priority projects that she now handles as a senior. Learn more about Carol, Lena and the impact their internship experiences had on their careers at EY 360°.

Take the next step
Our interns take on assignments ranging across all of Ernst & Young’s service lines and practices. Assignments are available across our US locations. The individuals who join the internship program will be bright, enthusiastic students in a range of business majors.

So take the first step! Contact your college placement or career service office to find out when Ernst & Young is scheduled to interview on your campus. And get the inside scoop on the interview process and tips for success at Interview Insider.