The Interview Guide
Posted by Administrator on Apr 10, 2009
The next time you come in for a job interview whether it is an accounting position or any other, it pays to have a guide to follow and help you prepare. Here are some pointers to keep you on your toes:
- Learn how to convince the interviewer
- Know what questions to ask when you follow up
- What must you expect on a second interview
- Study how to handle interview jitters
- Turn down job offers correctly
- Discover how to effectively close a job interview
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Write thank you letters
- Think how you would handle behavioral or situational questions
Screen Call
Posted by Administrator on Mar 10, 2009
In the world of accounting, sometimes the job that you are given is an out of office responsibility. You may be asked to do accounting work for a client firm at their office or there may be times that transactions are done over the telephone or online. That is why it is also not a far fetched idea that there may also be instances wherein the accounting job interview will be initially done over the telephone.
This process is often referred to as the screen call. A screen call over the telephone may happen any time and often at the most uncomfortable time. If you have sent in that resume always be prepared for a screen call because it can decide how far you will go or how early your career will end.
Be aware of your body language
Posted by editor on Feb 20, 2009
One the most important things to remember in your accounting interview is to watch your body language. Even something as seemingly small as fidgeting will sow that you are nervous, or worse, incapable of handling stress – which you will undoubtedly face in an accounting career. Appearing too eager – either by the way you act or by the way you answer the questions – makes employers think that you have no idea of your worth or are desperate for the job. Which is a bad impression to give during an interview. Don’t be too stiff, either, which might communicate that you are too stuck up, or too inflexible. Allow yourself to relax a little, and try to infuse more confidence into your actions and manner.
Keep your body language in check and maybe you might just land that accounting job you’ve always wanted.
Situational Questions
Posted by Administrator on Jan 30, 2009
Your interviewer would more or less be sure to present you with situational questions that will check for your accounting problem solving skills. If you happen to have little or no experience in a presented question, say so and the interviewer may present you with a different question. If not, answer best you can for if you know your job, as we said, accounting is a very technical field which typically has the same principles that vary with their application. Questions regarding your job experience would also bring out your weak points so give all answers as accurate as possible. Never and we do mean never guess, for the one interviewing you may also be an accountant. For procedural questions, they would challenge your mastery of your skills in preparing spreadsheets, balance sheets and other information sets where you base your analysis of the cash flow presented. Your results may be challenged for real on-paper testing which they can choose to give you to see if you have the necessary skills for information presentation and analysis.
ビジネスのイメージ
Posted by Administrator on Dec 26, 2008
イラスト提供: hreoc.gov.au
ビジネスは、全くゲームのようなものです。 殆どスポーツと戦争の中間のようなものです。 戦略は戦場、またはスポーツで勝つ事ができるよう使う必要がありますよね。 そして、どんなスポーツをするにおいても、最高の装備で臨む必要があります。なぜなら、公平なチャンス、または競争相手よりむしろより多くの利点を持つ事ができるからです。 ビジネスでよくあるように、きびきびとしたビジネスのイメージが必要です。 それは、あなたが望む仕事やそれに伴うメリットを得る手助けをします。 人生の中で我々がコントロール出来ないことがあるというのは、避けがたい事実ですが、 我々の外見、イメージは正にコントロール出来るものです。 このヒントの罠を避けなければなりません。 あなたのイメージを重視してみて下さい。
魅力的であること。ビジネスライクに、同時にスタイリッシュな外見が必要です。 よくコーディネートされた服装をして下さい。
持っている洋服を識別して下さい。ビジネス趣向のもを、カジュアルなものから分けて下さい。 最低3着の、直ぐ着れてプレスされたスーツを保管して下さい。
仕立ての良いジャケットは、あなたの防護具です。 長袖が必要です。 ソックス、またはメリヤス靴下を履いて下さい。 これは交渉の余地はありません。
靴は、ただ履くだけの物ではありません。 それは、あなたが誰でどういう人間であるかということを、明確に表示します。 きれいに磨き、最高の状態であることを確認して下さい。
Part-Time Gigs – Flexible Times
Posted by editor on Dec 25, 2008
In today’s recession when the number of jobs available is more than the number of applicants, jobs are getting harder and harder to come by. No wonder more people opt to work part-time jobs taking several in a day for more profits while keeping the ability to turn jobs when needed. Most take whatever is available yet accounting is a very skilled job that extensive knowledge of the system is needed for one to become effective and amiable for hiring.
Shifting from one dedicated job to part-time jobs also allows the freedom of better time management but being so time dependent, it is more suited for the young at heart. It also becomes a nice place to brush up or learn new things allowing you to get more for less time. It also has the advantage of eliminating the boredom that often accompanies desk jobs for you get to face different people. It can get hectic and time management is a must to balance your life, no use earning a ton of money when you don’t have time to enjoy your life.
Accountancy Training
Posted by Administrator on Nov 26, 2008
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The training ground for an accounting career greatly varies. Sometimes, a degree in accountancy is not needed to be able to land the accounting job. Usually, accountants are evaluated with their length of work experience. Some accounting pre requisites include basic computer lessons in relatively general applications so they can be trained to use these programs which they will greatly use when involved in an accounting job or some related field. Computer classes often need to work with spreadsheets and some accounting softwares like Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Microsoft Word is the basic application you should be able to handle comfortably. Essentially, what an accountant needs after this is the aptitude for numbers.
応募者に何を求めるか
Posted by Administrator on Nov 14, 2008
イメージ提供: talentpen.com
応募者の面接は非常に苦労します。 会計士を探しているときは特に厳しいです。これらのポジションは正確さと見識を要求するものです。実用的な知識です。面接者のための、応募者を絞り込むいくつかの役に立つ情報があります。
応募者の何を見るべきか
- 誠実さ…..もし応募者が要求もしていないライバルの機密情報を提供すれば、あなたに対して同じ事をすると言えるでしょう。
- 正確さ…会計士はいつも正確でなければならない。 もし、面接中に彼が論理破滅しているようであれば、彼がこの仕事に向かないというサインかもしれません。
- どのようにダメージコントロールするか知っている… 問題はどんなビジネスでも仕事でも日毎に起こります。 大声でわめき出す人ではなく、よく考え、素早く問題を解決しする人が必要です。
- ポジティブな考え… ポジティブに考える人は、ほとんどの場合、最良の方法を見つけます。
- Integrity… If an applicant shares unsolicited private information about a competitor they have worked for, you can be sure he’s going to do the same to you.
- Detail Oriented… Accountants need to be accurate. If you can particularly tell that a person seems disorganized during his interview, that’s a good sign he may be wrong person for the job.
- Knows how to Damage Control… Problems come and go on a daily basis in any business or job. You want a somebody thinks well, fast and solves problems rather than rant about it.
- Positive Outlook… People who thinks positive almost always come up with the best solutions.
Business image
Posted by Administrator on Oct 6, 2008
Image Source: hreoc.gov.au
Business is really like a game. Almost ending up between sport and war. Strategy needs to be employed to be able to win in a battle or a sport. Right? And in playing any sports, you need to acquire the best equipments so that you can have a fair chance or even a greater advantage over the opponent. Much like in business, you need to sport a crisp, business like image. It can really help you get the job you desire and the benefits that should come with it. It is inevitable that certain things in life, we ca not control. The very thing that we can control is how we should look, our image. You should avoid the pitfalls with these tips. You can de stress your image.
Attract. Look business-like and stylish,at the same time. Wear a well coordinated outfit.
Organize your wardrobe. Separate business attire from the casual ones. Keep at least three complete outfits that are ready to wear and pressed.
A tailored jacket is your armor. Long sleeves are a necessity. Wear socks or hosiery. This is non negotiable.
Shoes say a lot more than you stepping on them. They are a strong indicator of who and how you are. Polish them and make sure they are in mint condition.
What to look for in an Applicant
Posted by Administrator on Sep 29, 2008
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Interviewing applicants are very difficult. Most especially when you’re looking for accountants. These are job positions that require precision and wisdom. Practical wisdom, that is. Some tips for the interviewer might help you narrow down the potential employee to a numbered few.
What you should look for in an applicant: