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What we look for

People with integrity. We want people with a clear sense of personal and professional accountability, who exercise sound judgment and common sense and build relationships based on doing the right thing.

People who excel. We want high academic achievers. Those who think and work analytically, can communicate clearly and demonstrate leadership through their extra-curricular activities and community involvement.

People who demonstrate respect. We look for people who recognize the value of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. By respecting these differences, we enrich our perspectives and enhance the services we provide to our clients.

People who are good at working in teams. We look for evidence that individuals are good at listening, learning, sharing, developing and working together to achieve more for our clients.

People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead. We want people who are passionate and excited about the opportunities at Ernst & Young, their futures and achieving their potential.

People who thrive on challenge. We want those who show flexibility, adapt quickly to new situations, and priortize effectively.

People who meet our technical requirements. The students we tend to hire have a strong GPA with degrees in accounting, economics, finance, information systems, computer science, management information systems or a related field of study. We also look for students who are willing and eventually able to pursue applicable professional development and certification(s) and who can travel, as necessary, to serve clients.

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