Broadening Access Internship Program (Rolling Intake)

About EY Malaysia

Ernst & Young Global Limited, EY, is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England, with a presence in over 150 countries. In Malaysia, EY is one of the largest professional services organizations in the country, with over 3,300 professionals across 16 offices, providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

Your role

Broadening Access aims to create a broader talent pool as part of EY's commitment to advancing social equity and inclusive growth. The program supports individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with equal opportunities for career development, equipping them to be ready for the future of work. These individuals include but are not limited to:

• Being the first in the family to attend university
• Facing financial hardships
• Growing up in a low-income household

Here at EY, you can develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning. EY will provide you with real work, real clients, and real experiences. More importantly, you’ll get a sense of EY's culture and values and start to build the career you’d like to shape.

Training & development

In this program, you can develop your career through engagements, mentoring, and formal learning. EY will provide you with real work, real clients, and real experiences. More importantly, you’ll get a sense of EY's culture and values and start building the career you want to shape.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly allowance, by joining this internship you will also get the following:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your purpose and help the company create a positive ripple effect on their teams, their business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.

Career progression

The internships and student programs at EY provide experiences, relationships, and learning and development opportunities to help launch your career. The company provides a comprehensive training program to build the foundation for your career by working on skill development. From student programs and other offerings to full-time positions, there will be a role where you can build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Work-life balance

The working hours at EY Malaysia can vary but regularly, the standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM. You will indeed lead a busy life when you choose to work at one of the Big 4, but work-life balance can be better with good time-management skills. Besides, EY now is committed to being an inclusive employer and is happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by their FWA Policy.

Company culture

Most of EY Malaysia's previous interns who left reviews online stated that this company is a good place to learn and grow. The company has a fast-paced environment, and nice, kind, and helpful employees who are very supportive and patiently guide interns during the program. 

About you

EY is looking for candidates with the following criteria:

• You are curious and purpose-driven. EY is looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges and ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are resilient, and motivated and show initiative. You do things without being told and you keep going when things get tough.
• You are inclusive. EY is looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 
• You have a good record of activities and experiences outside of the classroom.
• You are currently in the penultimate year of your degree.
• You can participate in the program for a minimum duration of 4 months.

How to apply

Important to note:

• Shortlisted candidates can expect to perform a self-recorded video interview and an online assessment.
• Attach your CV, academic transcript, and cover letter (max of 250 words) where you can share more about your background and motivation, as well as highlight any interesting experience. You may also include your achievements or circumstances.

Sources

The following resources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/graduates
• careers.ey.com
• eyglobal.yello.co/jobs/S9cBKbXch_BpIia9U5J_Qg?job_board_id=c1riT--B2O-KySgYWsZO1Q
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/EY-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE2784.0,2_IL.3,11_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN
• malaysia.indeed.com/cmp/Ey/reviews?ftopic=culture