Looking to kickstart a great career? Get pro tips from an EY GDS leader!

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), a growing, integrated network of service delivery centers that support EY member firms worldwide, encourages job seekers looking to kickstart or advance their careers in professional services or the IT-BPM industry this year to discover today’s most relevant job essentials—skills and certifications that will give them an edge in the field.

EY GDS Philippines zeroes in on what leaders look for in candidates and shares some cues on how individuals can prepare to build fulfilling careers with EY GDS.

The recruitment process in EY GDS begins when leaders and recruitment specialists evaluate whether aspirants have the core foundation and skill set matching the role and then determine if they have the potential to develop specializations and acquire additional competencies. Due to the nature of the work delivered by EY GDS Tax teams, knowledge of accounting, income tax, corporate tax, indirect tax, and individual tax is an advantage. Also, the aspirant’s ability to lead, adapt, and use technology to automate repetitive tasks and improve work quality are equally important.

Andrea Catte, EY GDS Philippines Tax Location Co-Leader.

“We know that candidates interested in gaining experience and growing their skills in these areas will likely thrive in their role and help the team deliver the best results,” says Andrea Catte, EY GDS Philippines Tax Location Co-Leader.

She adds, “These skill sets are critical in an opportunity-filled yet ever-changing business environment that always demands excellence. Regulatory requirements and digital tools are always evolving to keep up with transformations in technology and the industry. To those people pursuing a career in this dynamic field, we recommend adopting a learning mindset and strengthening their capabilities, including hard and soft skills.”

Given the global presence of EY, proficiency in foreign languages and experience with cross-border teaming and collaboration will be additional advantages for candidates. According to Andrea, professionals who speak Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean, among other languages, have an edge, as these skills reinforce the seamless delivery of work across teams in different markets.

By learning what EY GDS leaders and hiring managers are looking for, young and experienced professionals can be inspired to take on and progress to the next stage of their careers and become part of an organization that creates an impact locally and globally.

Opportunity to build unique career paths

A broad spectrum of the learning platforms in EY GDS helps industry talents gain new competencies, wherever they are in their career journey. For instance, the organization trains new joiners who are looking to kickstart their careers in the tax domain through global competitions like the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year, where they can engage with EY leaders across the world.

EY GDS also offers internships where participants can shadow team members and learn about tools used in business. The organization is open to hiring graduating interns, especially those who demonstrate strong learning potential and value collaboration.

Moreover, EY professionals are encouraged to design their own career paths by enabling their access to upskilling resources. This includes opportunities that help professionals strengthen foundational skills and develop specific competencies of their choosing. An example is the EY Tech MBA by Hult, the first-ever fully accredited corporate MBA, which anyone in the organization can enroll in, regardless of role or position. This MBA is also free for all 300,000-plus EY professionals in over 150 countries.

Beyond technical training, EY GDS offers programs to help people managers cultivate habits that promote inclusive behaviors and foster resilient and high-performing teams. This support is crucial, as it enables a sense of belonging, drives innovative thinking, and encourages people to lead with purpose.

Together with mentoring and on-the-job training opportunities, these talent development programs equip professionals with the lifelong skills needed to address current industry challenges, pursue career advancement opportunities, and tackle industry demands arising in the future.

To learn more about leadership and people development programs at EY GDS Philippines, please visit https://www.ey.com/en_ph/careers/global-delivery-services.