I saw that there are many applications for the R&D role? how do I stand out?

02 February, 2023 16:37

Hi Ruby, I'm a graduate on the Tech Risk program so can offer some insight there! Is there anything in particular you'd like to know? For the R&D program you'd be best looking at this page https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/application-process

No prior experience is required for our programmes, so a general willingness to get involve and proactiveness is a good start.

02 February, 2023 16:39

Hi Lauren thanks for the response

02 February, 2023 16:40

It mentioned on LinkedIn that it is open to flexible working? what does that mean?

There are over 200 applicants for the role. May I know how do I stand out and nail the interviews? thanks

02 February, 2023 16:41

There's a lot of flexibility in when/where you can work - at the moment you can still work from home whenever you want. I've also found that there's a culture of working around any home committments

02 February, 2023 16:45

Have you already started the application process can I ask?

02 February, 2023 16:45

I have started my application but have not submitted it yet

02 February, 2023 16:46

Oh i see flexible working sounds great. Do you happen to know when will the starting date be for the R&D role

02 February, 2023 16:49

And also other than the R&D role and within the graduates programs, what would you suggest is best fitted sub-service line in consulting for an engineering background student. Thanks

02 February, 2023 16:52

Understandable! I would recommend being well prepared for your interview by learning about EY, the industry, and the specific role you are going for. Think about why the role suits you and why EY should hire you. Play to your strengths and really show your interviewer why you would be a good fit for the organisation. I also recommend being yourself and being relaxed if you can, interviews can be stressful but the interviewer is really just trying to see if you have the right personality and attitude to do well here.

02 February, 2023 16:53

Great advices about the interview! How about before the interview where they pick my application for the first interview. What would make my application stand out if all of us have the required skills?

02 February, 2023 16:55

Hi Ruby, is the R&D role a graduate role? If so start date will depend on what intake you applied for. April 2023 intake starts on 31st March this year, September 2023 intake starts on usually the first Thursday of September

02 February, 2023 16:55

Great. Would like to join in April

02 February, 2023 16:56

Think about the experience you have, and then try to match it with the skills that are needed for the role and make this clear in your application. There's lots of guidance online about how to do this well

02 February, 2023 16:56

Give concrete examples of what you did, and what the outcome was.

02 February, 2023 16:57

I see. Thanks for the info. Do you know if there any other Graduate roles available for April intake other than the R&D role?

02 February, 2023 16:58

For this April the roles are currently closed, you'd need to look at those starting in September.

02 February, 2023 17:00