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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nArtificial Intelligence is not just reshaping how corporate America works, but it\u2019s also rewriting the rules for who gets hired and how careers progress. The Big Four firm EY says that AI is now central to its recruitment, onboarding, and promotion process, marking a dramatic shift in the traditional consulting career path. In an interview with Business Insider, Ginnie Carlier, EY Americas\u2019 chief talent and culture officer said, \u201cUndoubtedly, AI is changing how work is done\u201d. She also explained that the traditional organizational pyramid is giving way to flexible career portfolios, where impact matters more than tenure or title.Managers, Carlier added, are increasingly tasked with creating psychologically safe environments where employees can experiment with AI, fail forward, and learn \u2014 while coaching teams that include both humans and AI agents.<\/p>\n EY now requires all early\u2011career applicants to complete a skills\u2011based assessment, ensuring candidates can grow alongside AI. The firm has also broadened its recruitment pool, moving beyond accounting professionals to include engineers, creatives, technologists, neurodiverse talent, and even candidates without degrees.The changes are part of EY\u2019s $1 billion investment in talent and technology, which also includes higher early\u2011career pay, AI\u2011enabled audit and tax platforms, expanded student support, and enhanced wellbeing benefits.<\/p>\n EY has introduced 360 Careers, a program launched in 2024 that rotates early\u2011career employees across different business units to build diverse skills. Promotions are becoming more agile, with expanded use of skills assessments to align employees with roles when they\u2019re ready for greater scope or impact.Carlier emphasised that rote tasks like manual research or slide production are no longer prized. Instead, employees are expected to spend more time interpreting data, applying judgment to AI outputs, and telling compelling stories.EY isn\u2019t alone. At Boston Consulting Group, nearly 90% of employees use AI, with half using it daily. \u201cThere\u2019s no box on our forms that says, \u2018Are you using AI?\u2019 It is an expectation,\u201d said Alicia Pittman, BCG\u2019s global people team chair.<\/div>\n\nEY has set new hiring rules
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