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Work experience and apprenticeships

Your first career step

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2027 applications are now open

Please note: we are only currently open for some programmes. Consulting and EY-Parthenon opportunities, and Apprenticeship, intern, and insight programmes, will open shortly so please keep checking back for updates if the role you wish to apply for is not yet available.

Shape your future

Everyone is different and so are the career paths we take. It’s what makes the world of work so exciting. If you are exploring what to do after school, or are considering an alternative route to university, our work experience and apprenticeships could be just what you’re looking for. 

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We develop you


You bring your curiosity, ambition and talent. Together, we harness and augment everyone’s potential with future-focussed skills, world-class experiences and leading-edge technology.

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We empower you


You bring your full self to work each day. Together, we thrive in a flexible and caring environment that rewards you and encourages a sense of belonging and wellbeing to help you thrive.

Learn about how we look after you
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We fuel you


You bring your unique background and perspective. Together, we create a global powerhouse of inclusive teams that challenge, inspire, innovate and form lasting connections.

Learn about inclusiveness for everyone

Key skills we look for

Skills are the knowledge and capability you build to confidently navigate the world of work. Through our recruitment process, we take the time to understand your skills because using them not only helps you perform better, but keeps you engaged and motivated. Your skills offer valuable insights into what energises you. Below are the key ones we're looking for.


Our programmes

Our business areas include Assurance, Consulting, EY-Parthenon and Tax, which together form our service lines. Alongside these are our Business Enablement teams, which help shape how EY operates. Together, we offer a full spectrum of services across a diverse range of industries, clients and sectors. Once you join you could be working with everyone from ambitious start-ups to some of the world's most recognisable organisations, helping to solve real challenges and create positive impact for clients, people and communities. Build future-focused skills, earn a salary from day one and benefit from a supportive network. With guidance from mentors, buddies and our early careers community, you'll build confidence, develop key skills and continue growing.

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Key dates and information

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

Applications for our 2027 opportunities will open soon.

Once open, opportunities will close once positions are filled or if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. In some cases, roles may reopen throughout the recruitment season, so please check back regularly if the role you're interested in is currently closed.

Keep an eye on the email address you used to submit your application, as we'll use it to share updates and guidance on the next steps. If you progress through the recruitment process, you'll receive deadlines for completing assessments, so it's important these are completed on time. We recommend completing assessments as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of progressing. 

If you're successful at the online assessment stages, you'll be invited to attend an EY Experience Day.

  • EY Experience Days will run from November 2026 to April 2027.
  • If your programme includes a final interview, it will usually take place two to three weeks after your EY Experience Day, subject to a successful outcome.

We receive a high volume of applications each year, so thank you for your patience while we review your application. If you'd like to learn more about life at EY, meet members of our recruitment team or hear from current graduates, visit our events page and join us at an upcoming event.

We wish you every success with your application.

Career influencers

Helping students choose the career that’s right for them is really important. That’s why we’ve created a downloadable resource that gives you insight into our programmes, the qualifications they’ll get and how they’ll receive a network of mentors to support them throughout their career journey. 

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Joining as a school leaver can be daunting but EY has a great support network in place. I started as an apprentice and now lead global transformation projects.

Rosie
People Consulting Manager

Join us and shape your future with confidence

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If the right role isn’t available now or you’re not quite ready to apply, we invite you to join our online community to hear more insights and opportunities.

 

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