How to Apply to EY (2026): Step-by-Step
EY US hires in volume across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions (including EY-Parthenon), and core business services, with a large fall campus cycle. Experienced roles run on careers.ey.com, an SAP SuccessFactors site; US students and recent grads use usearlycareers.ey.com, backed by a Yello job board. The rule most applicants miss: EY asks you to apply to no more than two positions in any six-month window. Extra applications get routed to a recruiter for other openings instead of the role you chose.
Where the EY application lives
Official careers site: careers.ey.com. Applications run on SAP SuccessFactors.
- US early careers (students & recent grads) — Internships and entry-level roles with fall application windows; EY accepts online applications from direct applicants only.
- Global early careers job board (Yello) — The board behind EY's student hiring worldwide, filterable by country, office, service line, and target start year.
Step by step: applying to EY
- Decide which site fits you: careers.ey.com for experienced roles, usearlycareers.ey.com for internships and entry-level, filtered by service line and target start year.
- Create a candidate profile (SuccessFactors offers a LinkedIn apply option) and match your location preference to the one in the job description.
- Submit your resume. Depending on country, service line, and role, EY may require a written assessment, a writing sample, or coding questions.
- Early careers: expect an email within one business day inviting you to an EY skills assessment; the application is incomplete until you submit it on time.
- Interviews mix formats — phone, prerecorded video, live video, in person, and case study — chosen by practice and level.
- EY says a decision usually comes quickly after the final interview; offers are written and lead to a global onboarding portal.
What an SAP SuccessFactors application is like
- You create a candidate profile on the employer's SuccessFactors career site (email + password), then apply to postings from that profile.
- Resume upload can pre-fill the profile; review the work-history rows it creates, which are often duplicated or truncated.
- Screening questionnaires are long by ATS standards and may repeat across postings — save your answers.
- Track status in the profile under Jobs Applied; you can withdraw from the same screen.
Tips from EY applicants
- Two applications per six months is the guidance. Pick the service line and city you want most before submitting anything.
- Fall windows are short: EY's timelines page shows practices opening September 8, with consulting and EY-Parthenon closing within about two weeks.
- Most early-career roles require authorization to work in the US without sponsorship; limited sponsorship exists in a few named service lines and select MBA or advanced-degree roles.
How long the EY process takes
EY states that the process varies by practice, role, and location and that it aims to update applicants in a timely manner; candidate reports range from weeks to months for first contact. Interviews combine video and in-person rounds, and EY says decisions follow the final interview quickly.
Before you hit submit
Two quick wins: check your resume against the posting with the resume keywords for your role, and attach a tailored letter — see the cover letter examples by role. Decide your answers to the standard screening questions once — see desired salary and work authorization — and keep a record in a tracker.
Apply faster
EY applications run on SAP SuccessFactors, which JobRizzer autofills. Install the extension, open the EY application, and JobRizzer fills the standard fields from your profile — you review every field and click submit yourself.
FAQ
How many EY jobs can I apply to?
EY asks for no more than two applications within a six-month period. Submit more and the extra ones may be reviewed by a recruiter for other opportunities rather than considered for the roles you selected. Each application is processed separately, so response times can differ between them.
Where do students apply to EY in the United States?
On usearlycareers.ey.com, not on the main careers.ey.com search. The early-careers site filters internships and entry-level roles by academic major, service line, and start year, and EY says it accepts online applications only from direct applicants. After applying, watch for the skills-assessment email within one business day.
Is there an assessment after applying to EY?
For early careers, yes: an EY skills assessment invitation arrives by email within one business day and must be completed within the stated time frame. For experienced roles, EY says written assessments may be required online or at a testing center, with structure depending on country, service line, and role.
What ATS does EY use?
EY runs applications on SAP SuccessFactors. Apply on the official careers site (careers.ey.com) for the most reliable experience.
How long does a EY application take?
Most online applications take 15–45 minutes of manual entry. Autofilling the standard fields can cut that to a couple of minutes of review.
Does JobRizzer auto-submit my EY application?
No. JobRizzer fills the form; you review every field and submit yourself. It never auto-submits or mass-applies.