Accountancy – Recruitment From a potential employees point of viewCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Once you have decided on a career in Accountancy how do you find yourself the right position? Most accountancy firms will only accept applications from graduates. An appropriate degree is therefore the preferred route in for many applicants. However getting onto these degree courses is not an easy matter. It is a very much in demand subject and places are limited. You usually require 2 A’s and a B at the very least at A Level or 34 points if studying the International Baccalaureate with 17 points at the higher level. It is possible to study for an appropriate accreditation from an appropriate professional body. There are several of these bodies around but, of course, this entails studying in your own time and at your own expense.
It’s always difficult to try and choose a preferred employer. Do you want to work for a large company with its own in-house financial section or a large accountancy firm where you may have to deal with external clients or a smaller concern working on a more personal level? Try to find out what career prospects are like and what training are you likely to receive.
Once you are invited to an interview be prepared for a fairly exhaustive experience. Many potential candidates do not have much idea of what a pressurised job accountancy can be in the real world. It can be quite stressful and the employer may well be looking to see how you perform in a pressure situation. Try to stay relaxed.
Always have a clear idea of the positive points you want to get across and try to steer the interview in the direction you want it to go. It may well be an advantage to have read an accountancy magazine beforehand so that you are aware of the latest developments. If these aren’t mentioned try and get them into the conversation. Certainly you must appear confident even if you don’t particularly feel it inside. Accountants may well have to make important or unpopular decisions and you have to have the character to put these points across.
It’s bound to be a challenging and nerve-wracking experience but well worth it if you are successful. Good luck.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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