This section of our website aims to support professionals seeking work with the tips and advice that could give them an advantage. From basic CV writing tips through to advice on how to prepare and handle interviews, we hope that this practical help will assist in your job search.
Before starting your job search
Headstart workshop:
> CV Writing - PowerPoint
> CV Writing - Video recording
> LinkedIn & the importance of a credible digital presence - Powerpoint
> LinkedIn & the importance of a credible digital presence - Video recording
> Writing your CV & social media tips> Tailoring your CV
> How to write an Interim CV
> Choosing your next employer
> Career options after education
Interview
preparation
Interview guides:
> Remote Interviews
> Remote Interviews - Video recording
> Adapting your job search to the current market
> Telephone Interviews
> Video Interviews
> Competency Based Interview Guide
Co Founder, Philip Macdonald's, Series:
> Telephone
> Face to face
> Video
> Assessment centre
> Counter offers
Reports & other research
> The Evolution Of Human Resources
> Appraisals
> Benefits of temporary work
> Ditch the stigma of temporary work
> Next steps for newly qualified finance professionals
> A career in Credit Control
> Tax - Practice or In-House
> Choosing your professional qualification
> How AI could affect the future for Accountants
Additional guides & information
Salary guides:
> Our 2023 Salary Guide
> Our 2022 Salary Guide
> Our 2021 Salary Guide
> Our 2020 Salary Guide
> Staff Welfare during COVID-19
> How businesses have adapted their response to staff welfare as a result of the pandemic
> How the pandemic has impacted employee expectations
Free CV Checking Service
We know that it can be difficult to look at your CV from an outsiders perspective when you've been staring at it for while. That's why we offer a free CV checking service.
What to expect:
On sending us your CV, we will evaluate the document ensuring that you have listed all the important sections employers seek out and that it is neat and concise enough to send off for application to a job. We may also make other recommendations if applicable. Once reviewed, we will send you across an email with our comments where you will then be able to ask further questions if desired.
If you'd like to take advantage of our free checking service, please fill in the boxes below, upload your CV and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Make sure to check out our advice (first box at the top of the page) if you are struggling.
