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07 Mar 2023
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Studies increasingly indicate that diverse team-managed groups outperform homogeneous ones both within and beyond corporations. However, certain sectors, including Mergers and Aqcuisitions M&A, have been slow to adopt diversity. Historically, this field has been dominated by men.

To support current and future generations of women in this sector, EY launched a case competition. Last year marked the first time it was held in Denmark as part of the International EY NextGen Women competition. This competition is exclusively for female students who want to pursue a career in transactions and business strategy and are challenged to provide the best solutions to various real-world business challenges.

2022 was the first time we celebrated this competition in Denmark, and I was lucky to become a member of the organizing team for the event. This blog aims to provide information on the competition, the selection process, and the incredible benefits of participating in this event. So, keep reading to learn more.

What is the NextGen competition?

The competition is designed to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talents to pursue an exciting career in the world of transactions and strategy. The first phase of the competition takes place at a local level, with 20 participants from different backgrounds competing at our EY office in Frederiksberg. The selected participants will face the challenge of critical thinking in a group case competition, from which the winning group is chosen. The single winner will be chosen through an individual challenge conducted afterward by the winning group.

A picture from last years competition. Teamwork is definitely needed when the participants are solving the first case! A picture from last years competition. Teamwork is definitely needed when the participants are solving the first case!

The national winner will attend the global final along with representatives from 25+ other countries. Last year, the final competition took place in London, and it was an excellent experience for our winner Julie, who met extremely talented young professionals and represented Demark incredibly. The final competition, which is divided into a three-day event, aims to bring together the national finalists in one location where they will work together to solve a case study, participate in personal and professional development sessions and workshops, and meet our top EY ambassadors. Finally, the competition culminates with the announcement of the global winner of EY NextGen Women.

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    Who can participate in the competition?

    EY NextGen Women is open to women of all nationalities living in Denmark and who are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or similar fields, interested in developing their professional career in the world of Strategy and Transactions. For example, last year, we had participants from India, Spain, Denmark, etc., from both bachelor's and master's levels and with interest in different business areas — a very diverse group that set the bar high.

     

    How can you participate?

    To participate in the competition, simply submit your CV and grade transcript to the EY Denmark team before 16 April. If you are selected, we will contact you shortly with further instructions. The competition will be held on 27 April at our EY Flintholm office in Frederiksberg. The final competition will take place sometime between October and November 2023 in a yet-to-be-defined country.

    If you want to read more, click on our website: EY NextGen Women | EY Denmark

    If you want to apply, click on the application link: Yello

     

    What are the advantages of participating?

    Participating in the competition can be a transformative experience for your career growth, enabling you to advance as a professional and discover your calling in transactions, strategy, and the realm of M&A. This competition provides an opportunity to gain insight into working at EY in the M&A sector, connect with representatives from four departments, and potentially earn a mentorship program and internship with EY. It's an excellent chance to learn and showcase your skills. As a member of the organizing team, led by three women, I believe it's an incredible way to impart our knowledge to aspiring female students in this field, fostering their professional growth and encouraging teamwork across disciplines.

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