Job Specific Important Questions Flashcards
Tell me about yourself?
BACKGROUND
Have a strong academic background in accounting. My degree results in my accounting and finance degree, and also my strong background in technology (Computer Science higher education certificate)
My work experience at a family accounting firm gained me strong practical experience alongside my studies.
Being a research assistant at AIXR gave me experience in a startup environment, and some event planning through successfully implementing VR Awards 2018
My remote internship at City Investment Training gave me experience of Excel in an investment banking environment. Learned useful excel shortcuts such as (Alt + I + R - Add a new column)
ROLE SPECIFIC (ABOUT ME)
Very organised in my work - AIMS and AIXR showed the value of keeping notes - Detail orientation is extremely important in accounting and finance. Especially for credit control
I’m extremely motivated - I’ve had lots of relevant work experience prior to my first full-time role. - I can easily pick up new tasks if other employees are absent
I can pick up concepts quickly - My studies and my courses on accounting software. Won’t have to spend much time training me - Helps with learning new company procedures quickly
PERSONALITY STRENGTHS
Multiple brains are better than one, finish tasks faster
Interests: Weightlifting, learning foreign languages, chess, golf
What do you know about the company?
Very large company of over 65,000 employees, founded in 1844
Retail, funerals and legal services
Co-op is owned by individual members and other co-ops
Why should we hire you?
Why are you a good fit for this job?
What skills do you possess which make you an asset to our team?
(How these points relate to the job description and how they relate to saving money, increase capacity. What makes me unique)
Collaborative - I’m always willing to help a colleague out and do any tasks that benefit the company as a whole. I’m a strong team player. Volunteering at parkrun and cleaning operative at University of Essex
Proven success of working in a small team - VR Awards 2018
Detail-oriented - Bookkeeping at AIMS (Entering long lines of data and using accounting software). My online courses I’ve done on numerous accounting software
I understand that hiring graduates like myself is very risky
I’m intelligent, I have a strong understanding of accounting - Accounting software, double entry, management accounting, OpenTuition studying
What motivates me to achieve every day? (Answer here)
Why do you want to work here?
Why do you want this role?
(FACT ABOUT COMPANY, JOB DESCRIPTION, VALUES)
COMPANY AND VALUES
A place for me to grow in my career and as a person
PERSONALTIY RELATES TO JOB DESCRIPTION
Build on my previous accounting skills and develop my customer service skills with my first full-time position
Great application of my detail orientation skills - Maintain an accurate and detailed audit trail
Assist in other areas the line manager wants me to deal with - Academic qualification (e.g. My Business Management and Accounting degree) perfect for this role
CONCLUDING STATEMENT
I am a very strong team player and see the value in a strong community
I will be around people who challenge me.
I want to achieve in the role every day, not just do the role
What are your goals for the future?
Short-term:
Gain stronger communication skills through this full-time position. Improve my people skills
Long-term:
Become a chartered accountant through a recognised accounting body
Become an expert within accounting. Hopefully get a full time position with this company
How do you see yourself fitting into the organisation?
(Job specific)
What’s your ideal company?
(3 facts about the company’s values)
A company that actively benefits the local community
A company that rewards employees for doing a good job
A company that always challenges me everyday
