UCC Careers Presentation. 2 October 2012

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1 UCC Careers Presentation 2 October 2012

2 Create your future

3 Ernst & Young: Overview Ernst & Young is a global leader in the provision of a variety of business services to a diverse portfolio of clients. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole. Most Globalised of the Big 4 firms Over 152,000 people in 140 different countries Over 1,000 in Ireland Service Lines: Assurance (Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick & Waterford) Transactions Advisory Services (Dublin, Belfast & Cork) Risk Advisory Services (Dublin) Tax (Dublin & Belfast) Entrepreneur orientated EOY

4 Ernst & Young: Who are we recruiting Approx 150 Graduate Positions!! Belfast Audit: up to 15 Tax: 2 TAS: 2 Advisory: 4 Limerick Audit: up to 4 Cork Audit: up to 12 TAS: 2-3 Waterford Audit: up to 3 Dublin Audit: Tax: 15 TAS: up to 5 Advisory Risk: 2 Advisory: 6 Advisory ITRA: up to 6

5 Assurance Assurance professionals play a vital role in the economy by providing companies, investors and regulators with confidence about the validity of financial statements, business-critical information or processes. Assurance professionals also help clients make informed decisions about environmental policies, governance and management systems and fraud investigation. What does an auditor do? Verify figures in the financial statements by undertaking various audit procedures Identify risk areas and areas of potential fraud

6 Transaction Advisory Services Transactions team assists the client by advising on key transactions and helping the client evaluate, structure and execute their most important deals TAS practice split into 3 sub service lines: Restructuring Transaction support Valuation and Business Modelling Probable that new graduate will get exposure to all 3 sub service lines depending on market conditions

7 Risk Advisory Services Diverse portfolio of clients across all industry sectors, financial services and government departments Advise/assist the client in improving the way their organisations work by identifying, diagnosing and solving complex business problems Advisory team split into 5 sub service lines: Performance improvement Risk IT Risk and Assurance (ITRA) IT Advisory (ITA) Advisory for Financial Services

8 Taxation Different taxation sections/offerings include: Business Tax Services International Tax Services Transaction Tax Human Capital Personal Tax Services Indirect Tax Tax planning Help clients save money while ensuring they meet all their tax requirements Qualification - Institute of Taxation 3 Years

9 Chartered Accountants Ireland Qualification - Chartered Accountants Ireland 3.5 years training contact Lectures Times and length of lectures vary weekends & evenings Study leave CAP 1 6 weeks CAP 2 8 weeks FAE 11 weeks Exam fees, Institute fees and books all paid for by firm

10 Application process

11 Application process 2012 Step 1: On-line application form 17 October closing date Academic requirements 2.1 Honours in any Discipline 425 points minimum. Need at least an A in lower Leaving Cert Maths/C in Higher Maths, C in Higher level English Upload your CV Extra questions How do you support others in a team situation? Do you seek out challenges to stretch yourself? Why can other people rely on you?

12 Application Process 2013 Step 2: On line Aptitude Test Candidates successfully screened through the process will be asked to complete an online aptitude test Step 3: Ernst & Young Presentation Mornings 30, 31 October, 1, 2 November Step 4: Interview 30 Oct 9 November (2 hour slot) First round interview (with one or two EY people) Final round interview (with one person) Step 5: Offer!

13 Strengths Based Recruitment Strengths Based approach to recruiting 8 Ernst & Young Strengths Tested on all strengths Find out what you are naturally good at Examples NB! Questions How do you know when you ve had a good day? How well do you keep your promises? If you can t keep a promise you have made, what do you do? Do you think that there should be more hours in the day?

14 On line Aptitude Test Aptitude Test 3 sections Verbal Numerical Diagrammatic Timing 6 minutes per section 8 questions in each section Examples questions prior to each section No negative marking Practice SHL online test

15 Interviews Pointers Dress appropriately Arrive at least 10/15 mins beforehand Be friendly think of something to chat about on way to interview room Examples (time, date) Key to scoring high at interview Personality Person you meet with you will usually end up working with Want to get to know you Have questions ready to ask

16 Key Dates 2013 Oct Nov Dec On-line Application Form 17 October 2012 (NUIG 15 October 2012) Ernst & Young Presentation mornings From 30 Oct 2 November 2012 Interviews From 30 October 9 November 2012 Offers made Issued by 23 November 2012 Acceptance deadline 07 December 2012

17 Upcoming Events 4 October: EY Application Form & Interview Hints & Tips 1pm, Elec L2 9 October: Lunch Time Party! Details to be confirmed 17 October: Careers Fair Prizes!!!!!! Pick up a post card today, watch out for our fortune cookies and come to our events on 4 & 9 October!

18 Create your future