Ive applied for a job as trainee accountant ?
What do I need to know if they offered me an interview. They where looking for school leavers they can train up but i asked if I could apply and was told it was ok. Thing is I have experience in use of computer but not in the work place. Am I better of playing my knowledge down in order to get what I'm after?
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Answer 1 :
Think what they are looking for is commitment from you rather than any established skills, They want you to be adaptable and ready to assimilate the training that will be given to you. They might expend a lot of money on courses and training so that you get the necessary qualifications, and want to be sure you will stay with them so they can benefit from your attained knowledge, So you need to appear keen and to demonstrate your ability to learn . You might have to sign something like a 5 year contract with them
Answer 2 :
I they want trainee a/c then they really need a good learner. Just have revise your basics and computer experience is a plus. All the best.
Answer 3 :
Think about why you want to be an accountant becasue that is the sort of stuff they will ask you. Also worth buying a financial newspaper and having a skim read as sometimes they can ask your thoughts on current items (obviously at the moment you are very likely to get a question about the current global financial crisis!). Mention your computer knowledge when relevant but don't make too much of a big thing about it as they may then question your commitment to accountancy. I'm not sure by your question whether you are concerned you have too much IT knowledge or too little? Either way I wouldn't worry, computer's are obviously essential but also for the most part very easy to pick up as long as you know the basics.
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