Interview help
Glynis
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I have secured an interview with a firm of accountants for a role. No thanks to the absolutely useless agencies!
Can someone offer me some tips on what to do at the interview. The role involves some tax but I have not really dealt with that before but should be easy to learn.
Can someone offer me some tips on what to do at the interview. The role involves some tax but I have not really dealt with that before but should be easy to learn.
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First of all, good luck and well done Glynis. Hopefully it works out for you.
It might be wise to do some reading up on tax before you go in in that case, to show you have an interest in it.
Be polite at the interview (well, duh!), try not to tell them you leave your previous work, because your employer/ manager/ etc is crap, but because you want a new role/ things etc.
Be calm, stay focussed and look neat. Be sure to answer the questions, but take your time thinking about the answers if needed.
Hope that helps,
Rinske0 -
Hi Glynis
Congrates on landing the interview as i work in an accountants and we deal a lot with tax id advise you read like rinske said on current tax legislation also try remember TB and basis periods also learning a tax computation would go greatly in your favour.
If in anyway you can relate your current role with this one would be an advantage. Try this link for basics for self assessment:-
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/SA/complete-tax-return.htm
good luck0 -
I would add to really have a think about the type of questions they may ask and have prepared some answers, mainly strengths and weaknesses etc as that seems to be one that always comes up.
Good luck0 -
Good luck for your interview. My advice is not to be negative in any respects in the interview - even if you are asked why you want to leave your current role. Do a lot of research on the practice and always have some questions to ask them as well.
Kind regards
Steve0 -
I found in the interviews ive had that the employer always asks you personally if you have any questions, i always try and ask a question even if i know the answer because its much better than not asking a question at all, or you could just say 'no you've explained everything very well' which they will be happy with haha.
anyways good luck in your interview, let us know how you get on
Marcus0 -
A friend of mine has been to a couple recently
They both liked the question "what are the plans for the business this year, and beyond"
It might also be worth asking about how your performance will be reviewed.
I've always been advised NOT to ask about pay as well. Maybe it makes you come across as only in it for the money (rather than the pleasure?!)
Good luck0 -
I always think that a good strong 'hello/good morning' and 'goodbye' are very important too; remembering to politely make eye contact with everyone at both the beginning and end of the interview.
They act as an excellent introduction/conclusion, not just a wander in and wander out!!!
Good luck Glynis!
A xFMAAT - AAT Licensed Member in Practice - Pewsey, Wiltshire0 -
When's your interview Glynis?
This is probably quite obvious but is sometimes missed... remember to smile and shake their hands!!0 -
When's your interview Glynis?
This is probably quite obvious but is sometimes missed... remember to smile and shake their hands!!
I didn't put it in, because I thought it was obvious ... good point though, I shouldn't have assumed that it's obvious to everyone!!!!!!FMAAT - AAT Licensed Member in Practice - Pewsey, Wiltshire0 -
Theres been a lot of good points. All I can think to add is to imagine you are the interviewer, what would you be looking for?0
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I find a good question to ask is:
"How would you like to see me progress in your organisation?"0 -
deanshepherd wrote: »I find a good question to ask is:
"How would you like to see me progress in your organisation?"
i was thinking about something like that
asking about if training is needed how this will be done shows both being proactive and eager to learn0 -
I had my interview yesterday and was quite surprised at how condesending they were. They kept repeating "this is an assistant manager post. What experience of management do you have?" Eeer my CV is in front of you!
Fingers crossed for tomorrows decision.0 -
lol goodluck0
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I had my interview yesterday and was quite surprised at how condesending they were. They kept repeating "this is an assistant manager post. What experience of management do you have?" Eeer my CV is in front of you!
Fingers crossed for tomorrows decision.
Hi Glynis, thats just a tactic employed...anyone can in theory lie on a cv but they are obviously looking for someone who knows his/her own importance to the role or company and are comfortable in telling them.
Good luck!!0 -
Good luck Glynis, let us know what news you get tomorrow!
I know people can lie on their CV's but sometimes it would be nice if they assumed you didn't instead of questioning everything!0 -
Good luck Glynis, let us know what news you get tomorrow!
I know people can lie on their CV's but sometimes it would be nice if they assumed you didn't instead of questioning everything!
Yeah i guess but its not a fluffy pillow contest its an interview, and the interviewer has a job to do as well as the intervieweeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
All the same best of luck Glynis0 -
Would be nice if it was an actual fluffy pillow contest as a job interview...0
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If any of you are actual 'interviewers' then i think you should consider the above the next time you're recruiting......0
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I had my interview yesterday and was quite surprised at how condesending they were. They kept repeating "this is an assistant manager post. What experience of management do you have?" Eeer my CV is in front of you!
Fingers crossed for tomorrows decision.
When I've interviewed I would want the person to explain with examples their experience. Especially if you have more than one strong candidate you'd really scrutinise everyones experience.
Good luck for tomorrow!0 -
They kept repeating "this is an assistant manager post. What experience of management do you have?" Eeer my CV is in front of you!
Fingers crossed for tomorrows decision.
If that was being repeated to me by the interviewer I would be considering whether I had applied for a job I had insufficient experience for..0 -
whats that rachey baby?? fluffy pillows??
Haha yes! An interview that involves a fluffy pillow fight! A 'team building exercise' maybe???deanshepherd wrote: »If that was being repeated to me by the interviewer I would be considering whether I had applied for a job I had insufficient experience for..
My thoughts also. They might have wanted examples of where you've shown leadership techniques.0 -
deanshepherd wrote: »If that was being repeated to me by the interviewer I would be considering whether I had applied for a job I had insufficient experience for..
Just how hard can 'fluffy pillow' interviews be ??????? Don't know where you'd stand in a discrimination case as the result of a 'fluffy pillow' interview ?????
Good luck Glynis - assuming that you still want the job after the interview? I've been for an interview before now and thought that I didn't want it even if it was offered as they were complete dingbats!
PS. How would one dress for a 'fluffy pillow' interview???????FMAAT - AAT Licensed Member in Practice - Pewsey, Wiltshire0 -
PS. How would one dress for a 'fluffy pillow' interview???????[/QUOTE]
How would "one" dress???? who are you Queen Annie!!! take that plum out of your mouth lol.....
and i guess if we are goona go right off the wall with a fluffy pillow interview, then why would "one" (lol) have to dress anyway????
but its getting a bit to kinky now which is where Di comes in
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PS. How would one dress for a 'fluffy pillow' interview???????
How would "one" dress???? who are you Queen Annie!!! take that plum out of your mouth lol.....
and i guess if we are goona go right off the wall with a fluffy pillow interview, then why would "one" (lol) have to dress anyway????
but its getting a bit to kinky now which is where Di comes in[/QUOTE]
No comment LOL0 -
How would "one" dress???? who are you Queen Annie!!! take that plum out of your mouth lol.....
and i guess if we are goona go right off the wall with a fluffy pillow interview, then why would "one" (lol) have to dress anyway????
but its getting a bit to kinky now which is where Di comes in
No comment LOL[/QUOTE]
Hey, this is an interview = best impressions 'one' would like to think (even if in a teensy weensy negligee or french maid outfit)!
Oooooooo kissy wissyFMAAT - AAT Licensed Member in Practice - Pewsey, Wiltshire0 -
I had my interview yesterday and was quite surprised at how condesending they were. They kept repeating "this is an assistant manager post. What experience of management do you have?" Eeer my CV is in front of you!
Fingers crossed for tomorrows decision.deanshepherd wrote: »If that was being repeated to me by the interviewer I would be considering whether I had applied for a job I had insufficient experience for..
As would I Dean..
Glynis, this is your first job in practice and you're applying for an assistant managers position? Are you sure that's obtainable?
What experience do you have in practice? Have you prepared a full set of accounts? Are you comfortable with all the accounting standards? Have you even been on an audit (let alone able to review an audit file?!)
I don't mean to sound harsh but it sounds like (from your previous posts etc) that you've applied for a job way above your head. Appologies if i've got the wrong end of the stick and it's not a job in practice you're applying for.0 -
Where has all this come from that I have lied on my cv? That couldn't be farther from the truth! I am in charge of the accounts at work so that should count as managerial does it not?
I have not worked in practice before but at my age you are not going to start at the bottom!0
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