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Why choose CMA?

We know finding the right job matters. So at CMA we make it about you. Your needs, goals and future ambitions. Our professional and experienced team take time to listen and understand, looking at the full picture, to make sure you find a role where you can succeed.

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CMA’s Salary Survey 2023/24

Every year we benchmark roles across the accountancy, finance and HR sectors to ascertain the remuneration levels and trends. These findings help both employees and employers ensure they are receiving – and paying – a competitive sum. Alongside this, we also do a deep dive into the data and analyse factors affecting all aspects of recruitment in our area. Read all our key findings...

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How to Handle a Counter Offer – A Recruiter’s Guide

So, you’ve found a new job, received an offer from your new employer and handed in your resignation letter. You’re doing a happy dance! Then, it arrives. A counter offer from your current employer. What do you do? In this article we outline the things you need to think about when considering a counter offer – with expert tips from our consultants to help you navigate through making the right choice for you and your career.

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So, you’ve received multiple job offers?

It may seem like the dream scenario, but in fact it can be a real nail-biting situation; with a lot of pressure to make the correct decision. In a market where there are more jobs than suitable candidates, you’re much more likely to end up in this position, but fear not. With the help of Senior HR Consultant Zoe Martin, we have put together this article to help support you in avoiding the overwhelm and making the right choice.

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How To Negotiate Your Salary

Knowing how and when to negotiate a salary can be tricky; there are definitely some rules and etiquettes to consider, but with our expert advice we can help you negotiate your salary smoothly and politely to ensure a positive outcome.

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Expert Tips for a Stand-Out CV

Creating a strong CV is the first thing on your to do list when taking the next step in your career, whatever the route you are taking or role you are aspiring towards. In this article, we’ve collated expert tips from our consultants to help you craft a stand-out CV and land yourself an interview. You'll also find our CV template to download and use.

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Top 5 interview dos and don’ts

You’ll find a lot of advice out there about how to dress, what to say, what not to say and how to present yourself at a job interview – in fact it can be downright confusing and overwhelming. Don’t worry, though, we’ve made it simple for you. Here are the top five dos and don’ts to bear in mind ahead of an interview.

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Salary Survey

The CMA salary survey provide detailed information relating to remuneration levels and trends for Accountancy & Finance, Executive, Practice and HR roles across the Solent and Thames Valley regions.