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Hi everyone. What are your top tips for applicants whose background isn't in consulting/finance?

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  • Author: Lucy M.
  • Category: Career tips, Career advice
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  • Anonymous

    Hi Lucy!If you are looking to apply for Finance/Consulting roles - I would assure that you have uploaded a cover letter which clearly shows your motivation around why you are applying and also evidencing any research you may have done to show how you came to decide that you are interested in moving into that role.

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    Bengu C. Candidate

    Good afternoon! When you mention evidencing research, do you mean research done about the sector and the role or specifically of the company? I've been told previously that Cover Letters should especially show your motivation for applying to that particular company?

  • LM
    Lucy M. Candidate

    Thanks Ellie! Is it useful and/or expected to show any independent learning when applying to a role that's different to past roles/industries?

  • Anonymous

    Bengu - this would be for the sector and the company. Anything regarding the sector could be used for any company but you should have a tailored section for 'Why EY"

  • Anonymous

    Lucy - you are not required to show independent learning but definitely do include anything you've done as it can demonstrate your passion for learning!