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That has been the case for EY alumnus Nav Dhillon. “I have a big emotional connection to the firm because of the mentorship that I had,” he says. He had two mentors during his career at EY who both had a big impact on him and continue to do so. One of the mentors is also now an alumnus and gave Nav his first industry opportunity. Nav says, “the biggest selling point for me was that I would be working with somebody I trusted.” He also stays in touch with the mentor that remains at EY – they catch up regularly to find out what is going on in each other’s lives, how their careers are progressing and to offer each other a fresh perspective.
“I stayed connected because I always felt a sense of belonging to the EY organization,” says EY returner Verena Cunningham, “and always valued using my EY colleagues or my EY network as a sounding board for my next career steps.” Many EY alumni tell us that they particularly appreciate the opportunity to receive advice and support from a network they trust.
The trust that is built between former colleagues also acts as a useful reference point for job opportunities. People are far more likely to hire someone they have worked with, or who comes with a personal recommendation.