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Writing an effective Professional Profile
04/09/2019
Your profile should be forward looking. It is about what you will bring to a future employer. -
How to write an intern CV
04/09/2019
In this early stage of your career you can consider every experience you have including academic, voluntary, any office based work or other projects or initiatives you have been involved in. -
How to structure your CV effectively
15/07/2019
There are two generally recognised structures for a CV. -
CV writing: think achievement and outcomes
11/06/2019
“It’s not what you do, it’s how well you do it”. It may be a cliché, but like most clichés, there is a strong ring of truth to it. -
Why keep your CV to two pages?
10/05/2019
There is one thing that most people within recruitment agree on and that is that it is generally better to keep your CV short. -
Should I pay someone to write my CV?
06/03/2019
Whilst some people can write their own CV – and do it very well – there are many people who struggle to write an effective CV for a number of reasons. -
Before you say ‘yes’
15/08/2019
When being interviewed, don’t ignore the warning signs that tell you to think twice before accepting a job offer -
When confidence turns to arrogance
15/08/2019
How do you strike that delicate balance between self-belief and over-confidence at a job interview? -
The first 30 days in your new job
15/08/2019
We explore the importance of planning the first 30 days in a new job, in order to get you off to the best possible start. -
Hit the ground running
15/08/2019
You aced the interview and managed to snare your dream job in accountancy but now it’s showtime on your first day in the office. So how to you go about ensuring you hit the ground running?
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Go further with ACCA
15/08/2019
We meet Angela Dong, global vice president and GM at Greater China Nike, and discover how becoming a fully qualified ACCA member has helped with her career success -
Be more productive
15/08/2019
There are only so many hours in the working day, but with a few tweaks to the way you work and organise yourself, you can achieve a real productivity boost
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Thinking about your career options?
15/08/2019
Discover why trainee accountant Ciara Fagan chose an ACCA apprenticeship -
The ACCA Qualification can open doors all around the world, with many potential employers seeing it as a seal of approval and proof that you are a safe pair of hands. But while they might be keen to employ you, what can you do to make sure they are the right organisation or practice for you?
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Build strong working relationships
15/08/2019
What are the most effective ways to forge healthy working relationships in a new role? -
Unlocking the secrets of employability
15/08/2019
Who better to ask than recruiters and HR professionals? -
The art of good time-keeping
14/08/2019
Being punctual matters because it creates a good impression, so here's how to up your game. -
How to develop self-belief
14/08/2019
We look at the ways you can boost your self-belief, in order to fulfil your potential