ACCOUNTANCY WORLDWIDE ONLINE WEBINAR

Dear Reader...

OK, so, some blatant advertising below...However, I just didn't want anyone to miss out on this.  

Everyone know's they have a strength at something and interview preparation is most certainly an area I receives excellent feedback on.  I thought I should share the extensive experience I have in this area.   If you sign up and do not feel you received value for money from this Webinar, please do let me know and I will refund your registration.

Happy to receive feedback after on this blog.

Kind regards,   Abigail 

ACCOUNTANCY WORLDWIDE ONLINE WEBINAR

 Interview Preparation for Career Progression(Video/Phone/Face to Face) 

Thursday 6 June 20137pm UK time 8pm Central European/South African time 

Presenter:  Abigail Stevens, Managing Director,Think Global Recruitment

Fellow Recruitment and Employment Confederation

Interviewing can be nerve racking enough, but sometimes the thought of doing it by phone or video conference can be even harder to get your mind around. This valuable, not to be missed webinar will not only cover the various types of interview techniques for face to face interviews, but also tips on getting through a telephone or video interview.

The topic of discussion will be ‘Interview Preparation for Career Progression – Video/Phone/Face-to-Face’ and will be delivered by Abigail Stevens who has around 20 years’ experience assisting professionals secure roles throughout the globe.

This amazing opportunity will give professionals who are interested in advancing their career, now or in the future, the opportunity to find out what it is required of them during the interview process, providing hints, tips and advise on potential stumbling blocks.

This webinar that could improve your life costs just £10 (c. 11.70 €) to attend. To register and pay please follow this link:

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6797789371

To allow us to tailor the presentation for the audience or if you have any questions please contact Gordon Barclay via email – gbarclay@thinkgr.com or telephone +44 131 260 5850.

We look forward to registering you for this special event.  Please feel free to share this with others that would be interested in attending.

EVENT INFORMATION

Presenter

Abigail Stevens FRIP

Program Title

Interview Preparation for Career Progression (Video/Phone/Face to Face)

Presenter Biography

Abigail Stevens is professionally, exam and time qualified as a full member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Having spent 8 years working in marketing, Abigail moved into the recruitment industry in 1996 and founded Think Global Recruitment in 2000. In the 18 years since Abigail has placed accountants at all levels, all over the world and has experience of living and working in Australia,England and Scotland. Throughout her career Abigail has traveled extensively conducting presentations and networking with global organizations and institutes and has presented to ICAS and ICAEW members as well as MBA University students, she has visited; UK, Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Italy, Holland, Spain, Prague, Poland, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Grenada, Australia (lived 3 years), Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, New Zealand, Egypt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Canada.

Program Summary

Together we will explore the full interview process and how to successfully secure that opportunity of your dreams.  

We will cover not only generic tips, but specific techniques for the international interview process including telephone and video interviewing.  Interviewing can be nerve-wracking enough, but sometimes the thought of doing it by phone or video conference can be even harder to get your mind around.   This Webinar will leave you feeling confident and capable of carrying out the very best interview you can and allow you to put your questions to an expert in the field.

Things are looking up - Accountancy Worldwide Recruitment Forum is Back!

Think Global Recruitment have hosted Accountancy Worldwide International Recruitment Forum since its launch in 2004. The forum is designed to bring together accountants that are seeking international career progression and companies that require to enhance their team by recruiting internationally.


We are re-launching the forum that will be held in London in April 2013, after 4 years away, due to the global economic downturn. Being an international recruitment company specialising in the accountancy and finance sector we have seen an increase in recruitment needs from our clients and we received requests last year for the event to be brought back.


Accountancy Worldwide is a great platform that gives accountants the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals that are also looking to secure international work. In the past we have had accountants meeting at the conference and then moving together with the same company, making the daunting prospect of moving overseas less so.


We are hosting the event in London due to the high demand globally for CA, ACA, ACCA and CPA qualified accountants. London is regarded as the one of the World's financial powerhouses and we have been given exclusive access to host the event at the Chartered Accountants' Hall. Hosting the event in the financial district of London ensures it is easily accessible for accountants already living in London but also for people that are traveling from further afield with every type of public transport available straight to the door.


The event has been held in London, Sydney, Johannesburg and Dublin previously and we have helped many accountants with securing their dream jobs. Think Global Recruitment's vision is "To improve the lives of everyone we work with" and by running this forum we feel we are making the international recruitment process far easier for both accountants and the companies we work with aiding their recruitment needs. This type of forum streamlines the recruitment process and minimises telephone/Skype interviews, giving a unique opportunity to bring these two parties together.

Visit www.accountancyworldwide.com for further information and testimonials.

OPEN FOR ADVICE - ASK ABIGAIL

It's the New Year and for many of you that means making resolutions of changes you wish to make in your life, whether it is starting the gym or changing jobs.

In my career I am proud to say that I have helped improve people's lives from every Continent in the World and understand the obstacles that are in the way of progressing your career Internationally. I have updated my blog to provide an 'Ask Abigail' section to allow anyone that has questions to ask. Just click on the tab or here to find the list of topics that I am happy to provide comment and advice on.

Above is a cut-out of a feature in the December issue of the CA magazine where I was asked to provide comment for accountants who are considering 'Finding work in Canada'. I was approached by ICAS to supply comment on the topic because of the experience I have in not only the Accountancy recruitment sector but also in regards to moving overseas and relocation. I take pride in providing honest and free advice and have in the past discussed provided comment in multiple international accountancy journals.

Job Hunting Mistakes

It is amazing how many 'stories' you hear regading the mistakes people make when job hunting.  Being in recruitment I have witnessed a few first hand.

Top 10 Mistakes:

10.  Interviewee ate an excessive amount of garlic night before.  Rejected.

9.  Applicant for professional office job turned up with excessive jewelry, including pierced nose and tummy button!  Rejected.

8.  Spelling mistakes on application covering email for PA role.  Rejected.

7. Getting the interviewers name wrong at the start of the interview and continued to do so, but with different names each time!  Rejected.

6.  Applicant had final interview with the Managing Director.  When discussing possible career progression an organisation chart was produced.  The applicant asked 'So where do you fit in on this chart'.

5.  Applicant asked why they wanted to work for the organisation they applied to.  Replied 'because the agency told them to'.  Rejected.

4. Interviewer asked applicant if they had any questions.  Applicant 'Firstly, what salary will you pay me'.  'Secondly what hours do I have to work? I am looking for a life balance'.  Rejected.

3.  Interviewee when asked if had any questions about the job replied 'yes can you tell me what your company does?' Rejected.

2.  Financial Services professional thought he had a job in the bag.  He was almost right.  A specialist with highly sort after skills, moving from one major international firm in London to another.   He turned up to his final interview late, with a black eye.  No apology, but when asked said 'I was out with a few of your staff last night and we got drunk, I fell over'.  He really thought the name dropping re socialising with other members of their team would clinch the deal!  The interviewer had been desparate, but not that deaparate.  Rejected.

and finaly, the biggest 'oh no she didnt do that!'

1.  Applicant had already applied to same company 2 years previously, but the process hadnt moved to offer because they went elsewhere.  Company was delighted to see they were applying again, until the original interview notes were pulled out.  The dates on her previous cv and new one did not match.  Whole jobs had been left off.  Yes the new cv was more impressive.  However, it was a pack of lies.  Rejected!

NEVER lie at application or interview stage.  You will be found out.  Infact my motto is never lie ever!

I hope this blog has been interesting, maybe even made you chuckle or cringe.   If you are unsure why any of these were reasons for reject then please do not hesitate to conatact me and I would be happy to explain.

At Think Global Recruitment we provide extensive detailed interview briefings and preparation for all applicants we secure interviews for.

Do you have any horror job applicant stories to share?

Abigail