Choosing your career path can be tricky – especially when there are so many options out there! But here’s the thing – sometimes, the best way to find your direction is to look inward.
By letting your passions guide you, you can uncover the strengths and motivations that point toward a career you’ll truly love.
That’s exactly where EY Australia comes in! As a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax, EY Australia helps students like you turn curiosity into career confidence.
So, ready to see where your motivation could take you? Start by asking yourself a simple question: ‘What motivates you?’.
Discover Your Passions
Ask yourself these questions to discover what really lights your fire. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers – just be honest about what makes you tick!
- What classes or hobbies make you lose track of time? Is it art, coding, sports, music, science experiments, or something else?
- When do you feel like a superstar? Think about moments when you felt proud, excited, or just plain awesome about something you did – big or small!
- What kinds of challenges do you secretly love? Do you like cracking tough puzzles, helping friends, building things, leading a team or dreaming up new ideas?
From bots that crunch numbers, to sustainability projects changing the planet, to tech that transforms businesses – EY Australia has opportunities to match your passions and strengths.
What Kind of Problem Solver Are You?
Love solving puzzles or cracking mysteries?
Imagine being a detective for businesses! That’s what Consulting is like—helping companies figure out their trickiest problems using teamwork, creativity, and cool tech. If you like thinking outside the box and working with others, this could be your jam!
Are you always asking “why” and digging into details?
If you’re the friend who loves analysing clues and spotting patterns, you might be a natural for Assurance. You’d get to explore how businesses work behind the scenes, make sense of data and help solve real-world challenges.
Passionate about saving the planet?
You could join the Climate Change and Sustainability squad! You could help organisations tackle big issues like global warming and make a real difference for people and the environment.
Got a knack for fresh ideas and seeing things differently?
If you’re always coming up with new angles or clever solutions, Tax might surprise you! You’d help people and businesses make smart choices by understanding rules, policies, and how things work.
Curious about how businesses grow, merge and transform?
At EY-Parthenon, you could help organisations make big decisions, whether they are buying, selling or reshaping parts of their business. They use strategy, data and creative thinking to solve complex problems and create real impact. Whether it’s helping a company expand into new markets or rethinking how it operates, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of industries and communities.
Genuine Motivation in Applications and Interviews
EY Australia isn’t searching for one ‘perfect’ degree. They are looking for people who bring genuine motivation, whether that’s for technology, numbers, creativity, or people. In fact, one of the most memorable interview answers when candidates connect their personal motivation to the work EY Australia does with clients.
One question you’ll almost always get in an interview is, ‘What motivated you to apply for this role?’ Here’s a simple way to nail your answer:
- Start with your interest: e.g. “I’ve always been interested in how businesses work and how people collaborate to solve problems…”
- Link it to your studies or experiences: e.g. “That’s why I chose to study business and took part in a team project where we developed a marketing plan…”
- Connect it to the role: e.g. “This role stood out to me because it offers the chance to work with clients and contribute to real-world solutions, which aligns with what I enjoy and where I want to grow.”
There is no one ‘right’ path, but if you’re curious about how your motivation could fit in at EY Australia, there are some exciting pathways like the Career Compass, Vacationer and Graduate Programs that are designed to help you explore your interests, grow your skills and turn your motivation into a career with purpose.
EY Australia is ready to shape the future with confidence – and they’re looking for motivated people like you to join them. Are you ready to find your fit? Learn more about early careers at EY Australia today!
