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WHAT DOES YOUR CV SAY ABOUT YOU? It is always important to sell yourself right through your CV. I always say, “your CV has to speak well about you before you are called to speak for yourself”. That is, the CV must be able to attract the correct attention before you are given the opportunity … Read More

It has always been an issue in many economies and the UK is not exempt from the fact that many individuals struggle with managing their finances and ensuring that their cash flows are managed adequately. One of the first issues to address will be the simple principle of self discipline. Self-discipline in being able to … Read More

Yes – you’ve set a plan in motion, and you are taking steps towards its achievement. But what roadblocks may rise up to stop you? What things could get in your way – foreseen and unforeseen? (I know, if it’s unforeseen how are you going to see it. Use your imagination, that’s the point of … Read More

When looking for a job in the accounting field the first question that most prospective employers will ask you ‘What previous experience do you have?’ Work experience is key, when trying to secure a job. It informs employers of what you have done in the past and how much knowledge you have in your field. … Read More

In communicating you have to express your communication skills in writing or verbally at an interview. If you are asked- how do you cope or work under pressure? A scenario in your personal life or at work can come into play. Let’s take a personal encounter for example in this situation A person in final … Read More

On average, recruiters will spend 20-30 seconds glancing over your CV, so you need to make sure that they will see that you are their dream candidate fast! Use these tips below to generate their interest and keep it long enough to call you for that interview:   § Overall Content. When a potential employer … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. AT THE END … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. NEVER ANSWER A … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. USE ACCOUNTING TERMINOLOGIES: … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the last blog, the first point mentioned was the issue of confidence and then using work related scenarios CONFIDENCE & PERSONALITY: Make sure … Read More