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Building a better working world

Launch your career at EY.

Immerse yourself in a diverse and inclusive culture while working on real business challenges with real EY professionals. Discover if EY is the place for you.

1989
Founded
400,000+
People worldwide
150+
Countries
4
Integrated service lines
02 · About EY

Building a better working world.

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.

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Our 'North Star'Purpose that guides 400,000+ people.

Real challenges. Real impact. Real you.

In a world that's changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our 'North Star' — guiding more than 400,000 EY people and giving meaning to the work we do every day. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy, guide governments through cash-flow crises, unlock new medical treatments with data analytics, and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets.

Through Assurance, Consulting, Tax and EY-Parthenon — and deep sector knowledge — EY teams help clients capitalize on new opportunities, manage risk and deliver responsible growth.

1989
FoundedAs Ernst & Young
400,000+
PeopleAcross the globe
150+
CountriesA truly global crew
4
Service linesThousands of career paths
03 · Why EY

A culture that helps you thrive.

Building a better working world is the foundation of our culture — a place for people who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness, with the energy and courage to lead.

Global impact

Work on meaningful projects that serve clients and communities across the world.

Diverse & inclusive culture

Join a workplace that celebrates different perspectives and fosters belonging for all.

Professional growth

Access mentorship, training, and development programs designed to accelerate your career.

Real business challenges

Contribute to actual client projects and make a tangible impact from day one.

04 · What is professional services?

Advice, guidance & expertise.

'Professional services' sounds vague, but it's an industry that provides support, advice, and guidance to organizations through professional skills and knowledge — think consultants, accountants, financial advisers, and more, helping businesses, governments and public and private organizations.

Some core professional services include:

Financial services Audit & tax Legal services HR & administration Project management Data research & analytics

To succeed you'll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and leadership, and a naturally curious, proactive mindset. Entry can be competitive — but these firms are an excellent starting point for a long-term, sustainable career, widely known for their quality graduate and early-career programs.

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05 · Explore our service lines

Four service lines. Thousands of career possibilities.

Through our four integrated service lines and deep sector knowledge, you'll help clients capitalize on new opportunities and deliver responsible growth. Find where you fit.

Explore EY careers →
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Assurance
Be an innovator and a problem solver, helping a complex world work better by maintaining the confidence and trust that capital markets need — across Audit, Climate Change & Sustainability, Financial Accounting Advisory, and Forensic & Integrity Services.
▶ Careers at EY: What you can do here
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Consulting
Transform businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Through our Transformation Realized™ framework, you'll help clients bridge the gap between who they are today and who they need to be — creating long-term value.
Explore roles →
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Tax
Help clients navigate a complex world — understanding and managing their tax compliance and reporting responsibly. Practices include Business Tax, Indirect Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting, International Tax, People Advisory, and Tax Technology & Transformation.
Explore roles →
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EY-Parthenon
Help clients make better, more informed decisions as they buy, sell, separate, integrate, reshape or rethink their strategy. Diverse thinkers working together to provide highly integrated, connected solutions to the toughest challenges.
▶ Watch the strategy video
06 · Early career opportunities

Explore student and early-career pathways.

Explore internships, early-career opportunities, virtual events and programs designed to help students build skills, relationships and professional experience.

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Internships
Work on real projects, build relationships and develop professional skills through EY's summer and winter internship experiences for undergraduate, MBA and advanced-degree students.
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Early-career opportunities
Explore opportunities across EY's business areas and build professional experience alongside teams focused on assurance, consulting, tax and EY-Parthenon.
Explore opportunities →
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Virtual events for students
Explore virtual events for students and learn more about EY's people, career opportunities and early-career experiences.
Explore virtual events →
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EY Career Residency
A reimagined early-career experience that combines meaningful client work, coaching and future-focused skills development.
Discover EY Career Residency →
07 · Hear from our people

Behind the numbers. In their own words.

What does a career at EY actually look like? Hear directly from EY professionals about their experiences, career paths and what drives them.

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Dee
Behind the numbers
Dee shares what a career in Audit at EY really looks like, day to day.
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Ghufran
Behind the numbers
Ghufran talks through his experience, career path and the work he does at EY.
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Gemma
Hear her story
Gemma shares her journey into a career in Audit at EY.
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Diego
Hear his story
Diego talks about his career path and the work he does at EY.
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Matt
Hear his story
Matt shares his experience and career journey at EY.
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Colleen O'Neill
My Why with EY
Colleen shares her career journey in Tax and what drives her at EY.
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Michael Mundaca
My Why with EY
Michael reflects on his career journey in Tax and his 'why' at EY.
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Barbara Angus
My Why with EY
Barbara shares her career journey in Tax and what motivates her at EY.
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EY-Parthenon
Inside strategy and transactions
See how EY teams help clients make better, more informed decisions.
08 · You'd thrive at EY if you're...

Ready to build something bigger than yourself?

Check if you see yourself in one of these profiles.

Complex problem solver

You get energized untangling messy, multifaceted challenges — from data security to financial systems — and turning them into actionable solutions.

Values-driven leader

You believe doing the right thing builds real relationships, and you're ready to lead with integrity from day one — no matter your title.

Impact-focused changemaker

You want your work to create lasting, positive change for businesses, governments, and communities worldwide — not just chase a paycheck.

Energized team player

You bring genuine enthusiasm and curiosity to every project, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to lift others up as you grow.

09 · Programs that open doors

Your pathway with EY.

From preparing for college to building CPA-ready skills and launching your professional career, EY programs support people at different stages of the journey.

High school

EY College MAP

Who it's for11th- and 12th-grade students in participating underserved US high schools

A multi-year group-mentoring program that helps students understand college applications and financial aid, build confidence and prepare to succeed in higher education.

Explore EY College MAP →
College

EY Career Path Accelerator

Who it's forUS undergraduate students who have accepted an EY internship or entry-level offer and are pursuing CPA eligibility

An accessible alternative for earning accredited business and elective credits toward state CPA education requirements without completing an additional year of school.

Explore the accelerator →
Starting your career

360 Careers

Who it's forAccounting and Business Technology majors joining EY US Assurance and Tax practices

Gain exposure across industries, sectors and sub-service lines while building skills, professional networks and experience for a well-rounded career at EY.

Explore 360 Careers →
★ Find your fit

Which EY service line could fit you?

Pick the statement that sounds most like you and we'll point you toward an EY service line to explore.

12 · Your questions, answered

Everything you wanted to ask, answered.

EY (Ernst & Young) is one of the world's largest professional-services organizations. Its purpose is "Building a better working world," and EY teams work across Assurance, Consulting, Tax and EY-Parthenon.

Professional services is an industry that provides support, advice and guidance to organizations through professional skills and knowledge — including areas like financial services, audit and tax, legal, HR and administration, project management, and data research and analytics. These firms are widely known for the quality graduate and early-career programs that give young people a strong start.

You generally need a college degree to join EY, but they want high school students to be aware of the great opportunities that await — and they run programs like EY College MAP, a team-mentoring program that helps students access college and succeed in higher education, from junior year onward.

EY offers internships, early-career opportunities, virtual events and EY Career Residency. It also offers initiatives including the EY Career Path Accelerator, 360 Careers and EY College MAP.

You'll need strong analytical skills to evaluate issues and solid problem-solving skills to resolve them, plus effective communication and leadership to implement change for clients. EY values people who are innately curious, proactive, and eager to keep learning — those who work well with others and ask great questions.

It's an affordable, skills-focused program that provides accredited business and elective courses toward the 150 hours of education required for CPA licensure. It's not a master's program, but an alternative that lets you enter the workforce CPA-eligible after your undergraduate degree, with accredited coursework you can take with you. It's open to students who have accepted an EY internship offer.

Explore internships, graduate roles and early-career programs on the EY students and entry-level professionals page. Bring your bold ambition, your curiosity, and your questions — the exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

Your bold ambition is just the beginning.

Harness our global scale, our tech, our teams and our culture. Learn from the best, surround yourself with the curious, and ask better questions to seek better answers. The exceptional EY experience — it's yours to build.

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Discover graduate programs, internships and early-career opportunities across EY's four service lines, and take the next step toward building your future.

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