Dos and Dont’s of a Successful Interview
Understanding the dos and don’ts of a successful interview helps you conduct more productive conversations. This helps the interview process run smoothly. Conducting a successful interview helps you learn about a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience that are relevant to the role. You also can share the job duties and responsibilities, expectations, work environment, and […]
A New Guide to Video Interview Etiquette
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are using technology to recruit employees. Rather than have candidates come to the office and risk spreading coronavirus, hiring managers are using platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, and Skype to conduct video interviews. Although the questions and conversations may be similar to in-person interviews, preparing for a video […]
5 Interview Questions Likely to Show Up in an Interview
When interviewing for an accounting position, it’s important you prepare ahead of time. This includes reviewing potential questions and practicing clear, concise answers. Here are five questions likely to show up during your next accounting interview. Question #1: Who or What Encouraged You to Become an Accountant? Your reasons for being an accountant provide the […]
First Impressions Make or Break an Interview: Why?
During an interview, first impressions are vital to your success. The interviewer’s initial opinion of you substantially influences whether you receive a job offer later. Here are some reasons why first impressions make or break an interview. 1) Initial Information When individuals evaluate others, they weigh their initial information more heavily than their later information. […]
What to Look for in an Interviewer
When preparing for an interview, you’re most likely focused on impressing the interviewer with your job-based knowledge, skills and experience. However, you should also be thinking about ways the interviewer should impress you with what it’s really like working for the company. Here are a few things you should be looking for during your next […]
Do You Have These Skills Interviewers Are Looking For?
Although your accounting education and certifications are important when securing a job, it’s also important you demonstrate various hard and soft skills as well. Here are six types of skills you must have when interviewing for your next accounting position. Communication You must be able to explain in a clear and concise manner how you […]