Ernst & Young Q: What is
special about Ernst & Young?
A: The firm's flexibility allows
me to be actively involved in community outreach. Although I love my
job, doing good work for clients is not enough to fulfill my life.
Community
outreach allows other employees and myself the opportunity to make a
difference in the lives we touch.
For example, we tutor students at Perspectives Charter School—an urban
school whose students are coached by a team of Ernst & Young
professionals toward the goal of attending college. This allows several
of our people to not only give back to the community but also fulfill
their dreams of teaching.
Q: What is most
rewarding about your work at Ernst & Young?
A: To see the career and
professional growth of others. When I am given the opportunity to
contribute to the development of others, whether it's teaching EYU Tax
(our program that provides learning and development opportunities
through classroom,
work assignments and professional interactions) or getting our people
involved in non-traditional work, such as developing client
presentations, or giving speeches in the community, I'm filled with
pride. Each experience allows me to assist our people to develop as
professionals.
Q: Why do you
think that minority students have ranked your company as a
top employer?
A: Ernst & Young is executing on
our diversity strategy. We have established programs to significantly
increase our pipeline of qualified minority professionals. And we are
starting to see the fruits of our efforts as more minorities have been
promoted as partners/principals. With more success stories, minority
students will believe that a dream of reaching the highest level in the
accounting industry is achievable.
Q: How do you
define success in your career, and in life?
A: I define success as doing
your best with the God-given tools you start with in life. As such,
success is not based on your title, station, or status in life, but
rather doing the best you can with the opportunities set before you. If
you take advantage of the opportunities, I believe everyone has the
potential to be successful in his or her career and life.
Q: What
characteristics would you look for in a future employee?
A: I look for a candidate who
displays ethical behavior, honesty, internal motivation and a commitment
to personal development, a team attitude, as well as interest in
developing less experienced professionals. Having a good team attitude
will allow a future employee to be successful in our organization and
allow him or her to be open to a diverse team and diverse thinking. When
we are open to diverse thinking, we challenge the status quo, regardless
of who is saying “we’ve always done it that way”— because then and only
then do we get better ideas.
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed
to restoring the public’s trust in professional
services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its people
pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and
professionalism in Ernst & Young’s core services of auditing,
accounting, tax, and transactions.
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