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Conquering new job nerves
28/09/2023
It's natural to be nervous on your first day at a new job, but don't let nerves stop you from making a good first impression -
Be an inspirational communicator
19/09/2023
Words, behaviour and emotions can motivate employees to achieve great things -
The biggest barriers to finding a new job
15/09/2023
The most common errors people make when applying for jobs – and how to avoid them -
Challenging toxic workplaces
13/09/2023
Several legal options are open to victims of corporate harassment -
How to handle headhunters
07/09/2023
Even if you’re not actively looking for a new job, it’s worth knowing how the executive search industry works -
Specialise in: M&A deal advisory
05/09/2023
In our sector series, we look at the career avenues for finance professionals and what to expect in M&A deal advisory -
If you've put the time and effort into an internship or voluntary work, now it's time to start impressing employers by shouting about it in your CV
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While an accountant's technical skills are vital, employers are hungry for professionals with amazing softer non-technical skills too
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From the sublime to the ridiculous
22/08/2023
Job interviews can involve you answering some odd, left-field, even bizarre questions, so be prepared -
Countering your inner critic
18/08/2023
It can be difficult to ignore our critical inner voice, but it's not impossible to manage it and improve mental wellbeing -
Outplacement services are booming
11/08/2023
Third-party organisations that handle restructuring processes are good for businesses – and employees -
Finding the perfect job
09/08/2023
You've done the hard work, you're a finance professional — now it's time to find the right job -
Volunteering is increasingly seen as a valuable quality on job applications and can set you apart from other trainees
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Why do people do it? And busting a few myths about making the move to the public sector
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There are plenty of accounting and finance internships out there, but how do you find the right one for you?
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Six common CV mistakes
26/07/2023
Six easy to commit and easy to avoid CV mistakes that can mean the difference between being invited for an interview or not -
Free your mind with mundanity
24/07/2023
Research shows that people often have their best ideas when performing undemanding tasks -
Riding the interim finance wave
19/07/2023
With the market for FDs in interim roles running hot, here’s what you need to know -
The 101 series: financial accounting
18/07/2023
This series looks at roles that ACCA members and future members perform around the world, like financial accounting -
More than ever, accountants need to be great communicators — good with people, not just with numbers