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As part of the application process for EY Early Careers opportunities, job applicants are required to complete an online assessment. Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions to begin the assessment shortly thereafter.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you learn more about what to expect.
You will receive an email with a personalized link after submitting your application. Assessments are initiated Monday to Friday during business hours.
Yes, completing the assessment is a required step to be considered for any EY Early Careers opportunity.
Yes, each assessment link is personalized and should not be shared or forwarded.
To ensure your application is considered, please submit the assessment within 24 hours of receiving the assessment email. Delays may negatively impact your candidacy.
You should receive an email from talentcentral@shl.com. If you do not receive the assessment prompt email within 12 business hours, please email skillsassessment.support@ey.com.
If you apply close to an application deadline, you can still take the assessment. However, your assessment must be completed within 24 hours of receipt. We recommend applying early to ensure you have enough time for all steps.
No preparation is necessary. The assessment is designed to understand your preferences, skills and behaviors in certain settings including work, school, volunteer work or extracurricular activities.
While the assessment is not timed, most complete it in about 20 minutes. It is recommended you complete it in one sitting; however, you can pause and return — your progress will be saved.
The EY organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to a disability that is not available through the assessment platform’s built-in accessibility features, please contact the EY skills assessment accommodation support team: skillsassessment.support@ey.com.
If you experience technical difficulties while completing the assessment, please contact the assessment support team via this form or chat at any time, or by calling +1-800-899-7451 (option 1 then option 3) between 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
You should still click the link. If your previous results are still valid, the system will recognize this and let you know that no further action is needed.
If you haven’t received the assessment within 12 business hours, please check your spam/junk folder. If you haven’t received the assessment email, it may be due to one of the following:
Your previous results are still valid (11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025) and have been applied.
You’ve already received a status update on your application.
If none of these apply, please email skillsassessment.support@ey.com for assistance.
No. The assessment is designed to understand your preferences, behaviors and how you might approach different situations.
The assessment consists of two components. The first component asks about your experiences, and the second presents you with three descriptions of skills and asks you to choose which one is most like you. The two questions below are similar to the types of questions asked within the assessment.
Which statement describes you best?
I often take initiative without needing direction.
I adapt quickly when plans change unexpectedly.
I often seek feedback to improve my performance.
If we were to ask someone who knows you well, how often would they say you manage your time effectively?
Less often than others
About as often as others
Somewhat more often than others
Much more often than others
Assessment responses remain valid until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025.
Assessment results are not shared.
Yes, you can take your assessment from a mobile device.
No, you may only take the assessment once during the validity period. We encourage you to complete it thoughtfully the first time.
You can pause and return to the assessment — your progress will be saved.
Once you’ve completed the assessment our team will review your full application submission. We evaluate candidates holistically, considering various factors such as grades, skills, experiences, business needs, and application responses. A candidate's progression is not solely determined by their assessment score.
Your application will be reviewed by our Early Careers team.
The assessment is only offered in English.
Your existing assessment score will remain valid until December 31, 2025, and will apply towards all roles you apply for during this period.
Important notice for job seekers
It has come to our attention that fraudsters have been posing as EY employees and contacting job-seeking candidates regarding potential job opportunities with our firm. We take this matter very seriously and are taking all appropriate measures to address this.
