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EY UK interviews

United Kingdom

How the process runs

“There’s also a behavioural skills test measuring whether you have the required skills for the role.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the stage you are in

Practise the question a first audit interview can ask: is the tool’s work enough?

Example

“Reaching the final stage means you’ve already shown the potential, mindset and skills we’re looking for to become a Shaper of the future at EY.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

“we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentFAQs

EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

What interviewers look for

“You’re always looking to learn quickly and have a questioning mindset — gathering relevant information with a real focus on self-development.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Show how you think

Practise following the exceptions, not the match rate.

Example

“Working ethically is important to you.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

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Show how you think

Practise saying where helping the client ends.

Example

“You embrace new technologies that are emerging and show curiosity to learn about the benefits and risks.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

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Curious about new technology

Practise following the exceptions, not the match rate.

Example

Using AI when you apply

“You alone must complete all assessments independently, without any assistance and answer honestly and as yourself.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentFAQs

EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the AI rules

Practise checking a reconciliation an AI tool produced.

Example

How to prepare

“So, we’ve built a specific preparation hub where you can practice the assessments to get comfortable with the expectations and assessment style.”

EY UK Early Careers RecruitmentHow to apply

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Prepare your examples

Practise telling a client what they don’t want to hear.

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What the job involves

“Your programme may include a professional qualification, an internal learning programme, integrated work experience, and participation in client engagements and various project teams.”

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EY UK · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the job

Practise setting materiality and saying what it leaves out.

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