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Ernst and Young Application Process Overview

EY’s early careers recruitment is strengths-based and follows a clear set of stages. This page explains the overall flow and links you to detailed guidance for each step. Our wording matches what you’ll see in EY’s own materials and on the EY Student Assessment Practice Hub.

Quick view of the steps:

Step 1: Registration Form
Step 2: Online Assessments (behavioural + cognitive)
Step 3: Job Simulation (scenario, written and short video responses)
Step 4: First Interview
Step 5: EY Experience Day (Assessment Centre)
Step 6: Final Partner Interview
Step 7: Offer & Next Steps

The complete process is also outlined on the EY website.

Step 1: Applicant completes a Registration Form learn more
The Ernst & Young registration form consists of the following sections;

a. Personal & Contact details
b. Education details
c. Experience details
d. Strength Based Questionnaires details
e. CV Submission option
f. Equal Opportunities

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Step 2: Takes online Psychometric Aptitude Tests learn more
Ernst & Young Aptitude tests are designed by a company called Saville Consulting bespoke for Ernst & Young only. These are complex aptitude tests and are extremely time pressured. You will sit these tests online so would have complete freedom to take from any location whether home, library etc.

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Step 3: Attend First Strengths Assessment Interview learn more
Once you’ve passed the Ernst & Young online aptitude tests then you would attend the first interview at either at the Ernst & Young office or over the phone. It will be Strength Assessment based interview to tests your skills match against Ernst & Young core strength capabilities.

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Step 4: Attend Ernst & Young Final Assessment Centre learn more
Ernst & Young assessment centre consists of full day tasks which you would perform at the Ernst & Young office. Ernst & Young has tried to portray an experience of typical work related scenarios on various exercises.

The main tasks you’d expect to take at the Ernst & Young assessment centre are listed below;

a. Ernst & Young Group exercise – You will attend a group exercise at the EY assessment centre. Depending on which service line you choose you would receive a topic of discussion either prior to attending the EY assessment centre or on the day. You will be asked to research on the topic and get ready for the open group discussion on assigned topic at the assessment centre.

The group exercise will be carried out as a part of group to assess your team working and coordination skills amongst other skills set. You will be expected to work as a team and reach a final conclusion from the task at hand. You will all receive a standard “information pack” to build up knowledge about the topic, which is expected to be shared and worked upon as a team. Read More.

b. Ernst & Young Reports Writing Case Study exercise –The objective of this exercise is to assess your business writing, vocabulary and communication skills. This is a critical factor to be observed when dealing with the high profile clients as you’d expect to operate professionally with the Ernst & Young clients at work all the time. You will receive a company / topic related information in an “information pack” and expect to summarise and conclude on all important points, in a professional matter within the tight time frame. You will be expected to write two reports one to fictional EY Client and second to EY Manager. Read More.

c. Role Play exercise – You will be assessed on an Individual Role Play exercise. On the EY assessment day you will be given a “Reporting Pack” which you’d expect to quickly go through and pick up on errors. As part of Role Play you will make a phone call and present either to Ernst & Young Manager or Senior Manager who can then ask few probing questions to understand your business awareness and task keeping skills. Read More.

d. Completion of Self assessment form – Ernst & Young will ask you to write self review feedback to check your understanding of how you performed against your actual performance. In addition you’d expect to give feedback about your experience of the Ernst & Young assessment day’s various exercises and generally about the Ernst & Young staff etc. Read More.

e. Lunch with colleagues – You will meet Ernst & Young trainees and seniors at lunch where you will discuss your questions, career aspirations and hear about their views of life at Ernst & Young. You will be assessed during your Lunch at Ernst & Young. Read More.

f. Ernst & Young Assessment Centre aptitude tests – At Ernst & Young you will ask to resit the aptitude tests at the assessment centre at the EY office. You will attempt all three types of tests namely numerical, verbal and logical reasoning tests. Questions will be slightly difficult as compared to the online test. Read More.
Step 5: Attend a Final Interview with Ernst & Young Partner learn more
There are two streams of applicants one which are interviewed straight after the assessment centre by the Partner or in the second stream due to lack of Partner’s availability applicant would get invited on a separate date. Your final interviewer will be a Partner or Director and the final interview will be carried out at Ernst & Young’s premises.

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Step 6: Successful Applicant will receive a Job offer learn more
Successful applicant will receive a job offer in the range of c£29k per annum if they pass the six steps assessment.

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Online Assessments, SHL and Cappfinity, how it fits together

EY uses a strengths model and directs candidates to the EY Student Assessment Practice Hub, which runs on Cappfinity’s Preparation Plus platform. EY may also share SHL practice links for core drills. Our preparation mirrors both styles so you get the full picture and avoid surprises on test day.

Cappfinity / Preparation Plus: official practice hub environment used for EY strengths-based assessments.
SHL practice: useful for timing and fundamentals in numerical, verbal and critical reasoning.

Use our Online Assessments guide for platform tips, behavioural strategy and cognitive methods.

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How EY assesses you across the stages

Assessors collect evidence against EY strengths such as Adaptability, Learning Agility, Curiosity, Resilience, Collaboration, Motivation, Integrity and Relationship Building. Your goal is consistent: show how you think, how you work with people and the results you reach. You don’t need perfect answers, just clear steps and sound judgement.

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Step-by-step overview

Step 1: Registration Form

Submit your details and check eligibility. Keep entries concise and consistent with your CV. Learn more.

Step 2: Online Assessments

Complete behavioural (scenario/strengths) and cognitive (numerical/verbal) tasks. Practise in Cappfinity’s hub and use SHL links for extra drills. Learn more.

Step 3: Job Simulation

Longer scenarios with written responses and short video answers. Expect prompts that test judgement, structure and communication. Learn more.

Step 4: First Interview

Live online or in-office interview focused on strengths. Bring clear STAR stories and commercial awareness. Learn more.

Step 5: EY Experience Day (Assessment Centre)

Group task, written report, a short role play/case chat and sometimes a quick number retest. Treat informal conversations as part of the day. Learn more.

Step 6: Final Partner Interview

Conversation on motivation, values, business awareness and fit. Be concise, specific and positive. Learn more.

Step 7: Offer & Next Steps

Check your EY candidate portal and email for updates, onboarding and timelines. Salary & benefits insight.

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