FAQs

We're delighted that you're considering making an application to one of our opportunities. Below is some information that will help.

• Applications to our 2027 opportunities are open and will close when filled, so we encourage you to submit your application early to avoid any disappointment.
• Keep checking the email address you used to make your application as we'll be sending you guidance on next steps. If you progress through the process, you'll be sent deadlines to complete any assessments so it's important you're doing this in good time, especially as our EY Experience Days will begin from mid-October 2026.
• If you'd like to meet some of our recruitment team or current early careers employees to find out more about life at EY, visit our events page and join us at an upcoming event.

We wish you the best in your application! 

• Depending on the programme and recruitment stage, candidates may sometimes be contacted regarding alternative office locations or vacancies.
• Availability may vary throughout the recruitment season and alternative opportunities cannot always be guaranteed.

• Location transfer requests may be reviewed depending on vacancy availability and the stage of the recruitment process.
• In some cases, candidates may be required to withdraw and submit a new application for a different location.
• Transfer requests cannot always be guaranteed due to programme demand and vacancy volumes. 

For most of our programmes, it means that you must have completed the required academic qualification before the programme starts and if you haven’t, your application could be rejected. If you’re still not sure, please see the below criteria:

Career Starters

When applying, you need to be in Year 12/S5 completing three A-levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Business Apprenticeship

When applying, you need to be on track to achieve, or have achieved, three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent, before the start date in September 2027. If you're now working, you'll have attained three A-levels, five Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Degree Apprenticeship

Eligible applicants still studying, must be completing three A-levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent qualifications. If you are now working, you’ll have attained three A-levels, five Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Discover EY

These events are for undergraduates in their first year of university (or year two of a four-year course.)

Summer Internship

When applying, you should be on track to achieve an honours degree and also be in your penultimate year. You can also apply if you’ve already graduated with an honours degree but are doing a one-year master’s degree or taking a gap year from September 2027 to 2028. Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.

Industrial Placement

When applying, you should be on track to achieve an undergraduate honours degree and be in your penultimate year of study. This programme is for those requiring a placement year during their degree.

Graduate programme

When applying, you should be on track to achieve, or have achieved, an honours degree in Summer 2027. All course elements of your Degree or Masters Degree must have been fully completed ahead of the start date in August or September 2027. 

It’s really up to you. We want to treat everyone equally and fairly, and if you’d like to tell us about your circumstances, we can help with adjustments or support during the recruitment process. There’s a dedicated section on our application form for this and we ask that you contact our Early Careers Recruitment team either by phone or email before completing any assessments. Any conversations we have with you about this will be confidential.

You don't need to share any details that you don't want to - we are purely interested in the adjustments and support you require so we can help you as best as we can.

If you would like us to apply any adjustments to the process, you must tell us before you complete any assessments. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to let you re-sit any assessments if you request adjustments after completion.

If you’d like to discuss your application first, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email our helpline and we’ll do what we can to answer your questions. 

We are proud to have partnered with RARE, so that your application can be assessed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to better understand and give you the maximum possible credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your wider personal circumstances. If you’re happy to supply us with this information, you will be asked to complete a short information form, as part of your application form. You can also choose to opt out of sharing this information. Please note, supplying us with this information will not negatively impact your application. Find out more about RARE’s Consent and Privacy notice. 

You don’t need to disclose spent convictions to potential employers under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, but you do need to declare unspent convictions. Cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings can all be considered spent after their rehabilitation period has ended, which is decided by the sentence or when you receive an out-of-court disposal.

That said, some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Chartered Accountancy is one of them, so if you’re applying for a programme that leads to membership of a Chartered Accountancy body, you must disclose all spent or unspent convictions. At EY, that means you’ll need to declare spent convictions when applying.

Find more information about disclosing criminal records to employers. 

Editing your personal details

You can edit your personal details online by logging into your account at any time. Please ensure your email address and mobile numbers are up to date, as this will be the primary method of communication with you.

Deleting your profile and job submissions

You can request deletion of these at any stage. We will complete your request in line with our retention policy. To request deletion of your account or withdraw a specific job submission, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Early Careers Recruitment team. 

Reinstating your application

If your application has been inactive for 10 days, we'll assume you're no longer interested in continuing and withdraw you from the process. If this is incorrect, we can reinstate your application up to the stage you were last at providing the role is still accepting applications.

Changing programmes

If you're in the process and want to apply to another programme, you can withdraw but you will need to start from the very beginning of the process – we're unable to offer any swaps throughout the recruitment process.

Withdrawing from the process

Depending on which stage of the process you are at, you may be able to withdraw from the process by logging in to your portal. If the withdrawal application option is not available, please contact us if you’d like to change the programme you’ve applied to or withdraw from our process. 

For all the above queries, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Early Careers Recruitment team. 

Yes, if your application is unsuccessful at any of the assessment stages, you can reapply. However, you'll need to wait to apply again six months from the date you were rejected out of the process for a graduate or undergraduate vacancy, or three months for an apprentice or Career Starters application. When you apply a second time, you’ll need to use a new email address because of restrictions in our system. You will also be required to declare on your application that it is your only application in a six-month period.  

If your application has been unsuccessful because the roles have been filled, we can’t accept another application from you this time around but we’ll be in touch if a vacancy becomes available. Depending on the role and programme you’ve applied to and where you are in the recruitment process, we may be able to offer you the option to divert your application to another role and/or location. We will be in touch with you directly if you are eligible for this. And lastly, if you’ve chosen to withdraw your application or the area you applied to is full, then there’s no time constraint before you can apply again. 

Please protect yourself. It’s not something that we’d ever condone anyone at EY to do, so in the first place we recommend ignoring it as it’s most likely a scam. There are internship or job scams that may be using false LinkedIn or Google+ profiles of EY people. Here are some common warning signs to lookout for:

• EY (Ernst & Young LLP) will never ask you for money for training, classes, equipment, software, etc.
• Legitimate EY employees have email addresses ending in @ey.com or @uk.ey.com. If someone claiming to work for us or a recruiter contacts you with an internship or job offer and it seems suspicious, ask to be contacted via an EY corporate email account.
• Be cautious of emails with grammatical and spelling errors.
• The only way to apply for a position at EY is through our online applicant tracking system, which is only accessible from ey.com so don’t be fooled into applying by responding via email.
• Also, you’ll be able to see all correspondence from us, to you, in your account area.  

Before you submit any application, you will be asked to confirm you have read and agree with our assessment process terms and conditions below:

As part of our core EY values, we look for people who demonstrate integrity and respect. We want all our people to have a clear sense of personal and professional accountability.

We also want and need to protect the integrity of the assessments throughout our process as we wish to ensure the fairest opportunity possible for all candidates. Accordingly, we require as a condition of application, that you agree to and adhere to the participation rules below: 

Participation Rules

• All information submitted as part of your application must be accurate.
• You must submit only one application at a time.
• If you are rejected at any stage in the application process, you must wait a minimum of six months before re-applying for an EY early career vacancy. You can submit a maximum of two applications per year in accordance with the six months reapplication rule.
• You alone must complete all assessments independently, without any assistance and answer honestly and as yourself.
• You must not disclose or share with any other person materials (in whole or part) from any EY assessment.  All such materials belong to EY and/or its licensors and are protected under intellectual property laws, including confidentiality and copyright. EY reserves all its rights to take such actions as may be available at law in the event of any unauthorised use, copying or disclosure of the same. 
• You must not use anyone else’s materials or work within an assessment.
• If requested to have your camera on during an assessment, you must keep this on at all times.
• If requested to have your microphone on during an assessment you must keep this on at all times.
• You agree to re-sit any of the assessments at any point during the process if so requested by EY.
• If there is any suspicion that you are receiving help to complete any assessment, your assessment will be suspended, and your application could be rejected and/or any offer withdrawn. 

By submitting your application and participating in any of our assessments you confirm that you understand and agree to the above terms. EY reserves the right to take suitable steps where it has reasonable grounds to believe a breach of the above terms has arisen, including, without limitation, to seek a re-test, to suspend or exclude you from the process, or to withdraw an offer. 

We reserve the right to take legal action, including in respect of conduct which may amount to fraud or in respect of any misuse of EY intellectual property rights.

Recruitment timelines can vary depending on the programme, office location and volume of applications received.

Applications are reviewed in stages throughout the recruitment cycle and some stages may take longer during peak recruitment periods.

• Please regularly monitor your candidate portal, email inbox and junk/spam folders for updates.
• If your application status has not changed, this does not necessarily mean there is an issue with your application. 

EY is committed to supporting you throughout your programme by designing a tailored exam pathway, providing study materials, e-learning modules, tutor support, and more.

Our professional qualifications offer a blended learning approach for your studies which includes a mix of classroom based learning and virtual learning. This will depend on your qualification and the programme you apply to but all will be clearly explained to you before you join EY. You'll also be offered a variety of online learning that sits outside of your qualification for different topics.

It is expected that you make every effort to succeed in all examinations. The Professional Qualification Policy outlines the criteria for exam attempts and eligibility for further attempts. 

No, students are not allowed to pursue more than one qualification at a time unless it is a joint qualification prearranged by EY.

If you are successful and receive an offer, you will be given more detailed FAQs after you accept the offer. 

You should bring pens, highlighters, lined paper, and a scientific calculator. You will receive a set of course notes and questions for each subject you are studying. 

College resources include study materials, e-learning modules, tuition classes, tutor support, study groups, webinars, flashcards, and mobile apps.

A small number of students may need to travel to a different location from their home office. Travel and accommodation details will be confirmed via email and the app. 

If you are successful and receive an offer, you will be given more detailed FAQs after you accept the offer. 

• If you are unable to attend your booked Experience Day, please contact the Recruitment team as early as possible.
• Rescheduling requests are reviewed based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed. 

Please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Early Careers Recruitment team.

We sometimes have issues with Hotmail email addresses that often reject or block our emails. Check your junk folder if this continues, it’s best if you contact us using a different email address and also update the details in your EY profile too.

• We recommend adding EY email addresses to your safe sender list to help prevent emails being filtered.
• Some email providers and university email systems may occasionally block automated communications. 

A CV or cover letter is not required for Early Careers applications. We want to treat all applicants equally and fairly, so everyone must complete the same online application form. Answer all the questions fully and we’ll fully consider your application.

If you're unable to complete your form online or need any adjustments, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Early Careers Recruitment team.

Before contacting the Recruitment team, please try the following:

• Use Google Chrome or another up-to-date browser.
• Clear your browser cache and cookies.
• Use a laptop or desktop device where possible.
• Check that your file size is within the upload limit.
• Remove special characters from file names.
• Ensure your internet connection is stable.
• If the issue continues, you can call us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm UK time or email our Early Careers Recruitment team and include screenshots of the error where possible. 

• Please check that all mandatory fields have been completed and your uploaded documents meet the required file format and size guidance.
• We recommend saving your application regularly while completing it.
• If you continue to experience issues, you can call us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm UK time or email our Early Careers Recruitment team before the application deadline expires. 

Depending on the programme you've chosen, if all goes well, you could be fast-tracked onto one of our apprenticeships, summer internships, industrial placements or graduate programmes.

As a graduate or apprentice, if all goes well, you can expect to continue your EY journey with the opportunity to build your career in your preferred area. 

That’s difficult to say because there's no typical week at EY and your hours will vary according to the project you're involved in. During busy periods, you may be asked to work late, more regularly at client sites or in some circumstances, at weekends. By communicating regularly with your team and manager, you'll be able to understand their expectations and plan your time effectively, enabling you to manage your work-life balance.

During the application process, our online form has a dedicated section where you can tell us if you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have a long-term health condition. You don’t need to tell us what this is in detail, as we are only interested in the support or adjustments you might require through the assessment and selection process.

If you receive an offer, again you’ll have the chance to tell us about any disability and/or long-term health condition, if you want. We can also arrange for someone from our dedicated HR team to discuss what you need in the workplace so we can support you. If necessary, we’ll even have  someone from our Occupational Health or the Health and Safety team work with you on workplace adjustments. Sometimes, this may include a visit to the office ahead of your start date to get a feel for your new work environment. 

Our long-standing, multi-award-winning Ability EY employee network works to support and educate our people, to enable our firm to be more disability confident. We are committed to providing information, tools and support to people affected by disability, as well as the opportunity for exceptional careers. Ability EY has a diverse membership, providing a strong base allowing group members to benefit from a variety of perspectives.  We also encourage our business leaders to share their personal experiences.

To find out more about the support we provide to applicants who require adjustments during the application and recruitment process, and within the workplace, please view our profile on My Plus early careers’ Club and our Accessibility page.

If you’d like to discuss your application or have questions about the support we offer, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Early Careers Recruitment team and we’ll do what we can to answer your questions. 

You will develop with lots of support from us. We aim to give you interesting and challenging work that allows you to continually develop your skills and knowledge. And we back up your day-to-day responsibilities with one of the most comprehensive training programmes in the business.

It’s called LEAD and it reflects a commitment to your development. We work with you to understand your individual strengths and aspirations and then offer you the right blend of experiences, learning and coaching to meet these. This approach will help accelerate your progress and support your career goals and aspirations.

Learn more about our personalised career development. 

You will have a counsellor who will be assigned to support your career development and performance. They will also be key to helping you transition into EY. They will provide connections to resources, help you build your networks and understand how to contribute effectively at EY. 

You can expect to meet with your counselor regularly to discuss your activities, achievements and feedback and work together to identify the right learning and experiences for you and your career.

You will also have a buddy who is assigned to help you settle into life at EY, someone perhaps a year ahead of you who can help you with day-to-day questions.

If you’re joining an apprenticeship programme, you’ll also get a Student Coach who is assigned to help you with any additional support you may need to complete your apprenticeship successfully. 

The environment at EY is diverse, equitable and inclusive, built around the idea of recognising and celebrating all differences. 

We promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel free to be themselves. Diverse viewpoints combined with teaming and leading inclusively are the catalysts that lead to better questions and better answers. That’s when creative ideas flow, igniting innovation and inspiring more effective solutions. 

A sense of belonging is key to helping people contribute fully at work and enjoy what they do. That’s why we want to help everyone at EY feel recognised, valued and part of the EY family. 

We understand that success is broader than what you achieve at the office. That's why we support one another in achieving life balance, in reaching our personal goals, and keeping our personal commitments. 

If you need to discuss flexible working options, we’re happy to find solutions that will work for us both. The key is communicating often with your team and manager and remaining flexible. We understand how having these options can make a real difference to your professional and personal success.

We encourage you to support your community in any way you can. All of our people are given two days of paid leave each year to dedicate to volunteering activities that always offer something back.

Today’s sustainability challenges are complex and evolving. To address them we urgently need brave thinking that will drive action for a new economy - one where business, people and the planet thrive.
EY teams are committed to building the confidence to act.

There will be no transition to a net-zero, regenerative future without business action and investment. 

We meet clients where they are today, to design and help deliver the strategies and solutions that they need to accelerate action, scale innovation and drive meaningful impact. This is how we build the confidence to act now, and to go further, faster.