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Everything you need to know about jobs in Accountancy and Finance
Here we answer many of the queries we regularly get asked about jobs in finance and accountancy; answering questions such as how much you can expect to earn, what a career path in accountancy would look like and interview questions to expect.
Interview tips for finance and accountancy roles
Even though you have worked hard to arm yourself with experience and come with a shining CV, it can be easy to make mistakes in your job search when it comes to the dreaded interview. Here’s how you can stand out above the competition and work effectively with recruiters to land your dream job in the finance and accountancy sector.Â
How to achieve work-life blend
Where work-life balance seeks to compartmentalise our home and work lives, a work-life blend looks to integrate them in a way that suits us as individuals - so the extent of your ‘blend’ depends on you and your needs. This method is more realistic in a world of devices and an ‘always-on’ culture.Â
Identifying your transferable skills to help you land the perfect finance role
The first step towards landing that ideal role in finance is selling yourself on your CV – and to do that, you really need to make the most of all of your relevant skills.
Nightmare interview stories
We’ve all encountered a terrible interview. Sometimes it’s something you’ve done, but what happens when it’s not something you could plan for? Sometimes through no fault of your own bad interviews do happen, even when you’ve done the legwork. You told us about some of your own interview horror stories.
How to use social media to improve your job prospects
Job hunting in the 21st Century is fast, competitive and online. If you're not using LinkedIn et al efficiently, then you'll be left behind. Here are a few ways to use social media to boost your job prospects.