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How to make your LinkedIn profile memorable
25/02/2021
It pays to do everything you can to make sure anyone who reads your profile is left with a positive memorable impression -
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. -
Post-lockdown recruitment outlook
31/08/2020
With many countries passing beyond the peak of the initial wave of the coronavirus pandemic, lockdowns are easing, economies reopening and finance recruitment heating up -
When you need some friendly career advice, ACCA students and members have a fantastic resource - the huge global ACCA network
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When events feel as if they are spiraling out of control, many people experience higher levels of stress as well as anxiety, depression and anger. However, research conducted by psychologists has shown that certain techniques can help people to feel better. Here are just four such techniques
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Dr Rob Yeung: How to advance your career
20/04/2020
Talent specialist and career psychologist Dr Rob Yeung with some practical advice on how to advance your career -
Agility is key to the survival of any start-up business. But how do you approach the flexible working question if you’re applying for a role in a young accountancy business?
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How to make the case for a flexible role
05/07/2019
According to the Timewise Flexible Jobs Index, only 11% of jobs over £20K FTE are advertised as flexible. If you’re looking for a new role, why not widen your search with full-time roles and then negotiate flex? -
If you’re looking for flexible work in the accountancy industry, there are jobs out there that can fit your needs. You just have to find them. But how?
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The outlook for salaries and benefits, in demand skills and hiring sectors in 2021
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A step-by-step guide on how to prepare for one of ACCA's amazing Virtual Careers Fairs
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Focus on workplace relationships
19/02/2021
The #MeToo movement has changed views on relationships at work, and accounting firms need to think about how they tackle the issues -
Driving inclusivity
17/02/2021
We explore the business case for implementing a business culture of inclusivity -
Bring your personality to work
12/02/2021
The return to the workplace could see staff encouraged to shed protective shells and reveal more of themselves and their abilities -
Learn to cope with overwhelm
10/02/2021
As this challenging period continues, we need to keep our mental wellbeing in check -
What’s your biggest weakness?
04/02/2021
Your answer to this classic job interview question may prove more important than your qualifications and experience -
Five essential post-pandemic skills
27/01/2021
Covid-19 has has caused huge changes in the workplace, including some must-have core skills -
Dr Rob on making the most of advice
13/01/2021
Who you look to for support and reassurance can have an impact on how well you perform in the workplace -
Which sectors will be hiring in 2021?
12/01/2021
We explore the industries where trainee jobs, including those for new graduates, are being created in the coming year