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Transferable skills: practice to industry
18/05/2020
For many accountants, a career in practice is varied, challenging and rewarding. It also prepares people well for a varied career in other sectors -
Are your data skills transferable?
27/04/2023
The data skills learnt working in auditing can be invaluable should you choose to move into other areas -
The complete guide to transferable skills
30/07/2020
With expectations on accountants and recent graduates entering the workplace constantly shifting, it is important to have a wide range of soft skills at your disposal to complement your technical skills in order to have a better chance to succeed -
You can increase your employability by showing off your people skills
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The term ‘transferable skills’ can be a little confusing, it’s broad and loose, but they are a real driver of careers that move between sectors and countries, so they're worth understanding
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Most employers derive revenue by solving problems for their clients, so when recruiting for entry-level positions, they want to tap into a fresh resource for innovative solutions
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How to present transferable skills in a CV
25/02/2021
There are many instances where you may need to demonstrate particular skills that might not be apparent from your career history -
Could your skills be deployed elsewhere? Possibly and here's how to highlight this in your CV
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Doing a job you love is the career holy grail, but how do you achieve it and how do you find out what it might be in the first place?
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How to structure your CV effectively
04/04/2020
There are two generally recognised structures for a CV. -
All my career FAQs in one place? Great idea!
16/02/2022
Check out our library of frequently asked career questions and ACCA advice content -
Career Development and Support
16/12/2020
Looking for a new role can feel like a full-time job itself and when your job search goes on for longer than expected, you also have to work to maintain your motivation and confidence levels. -
One of the ways trainees and newly-qualifieds can stand out from the crowd is to consider adding international work experience to their CV
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Salary growth slows in Europe and US, but talent shortage remains amid demand for new technology skills
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Retraining in accountancy in your 50s
27/11/2023
Accountancy could be a great option for those thinking about a late career change -
Career change FAQs
16/03/2021
We answer the most frequently asked questions about changing careers or specialisms -
Your early career is a time for learning and experimentation. There are lots of different types of roles and industries that could be right for you