I think the big piece of advice for me would be to make sure that your personality is coming across - for me the moments where I felt my interview was at its best were where I connected with the partner on a personal level

05 December, 2023 16:40

I would definitely agree with Finn. I spoke with my partner about rugby and sports and we connected well.

05 December, 2023 16:42

Thanks for the insights! Is it therefore advisable to focus more the soft skills aspect rather than getting too technical

05 December, 2023 16:42

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05 December, 2023 16:42

Yes ^^ they're not expecting you to know everything!

05 December, 2023 16:45

When I applied the interviews were skills-based (meaning you should focus on how your past experiences have developed you) rather than competency-based (meaning you should focus on how your past experiences are directly relevant). Unless you were an experienced hire you would not be expected to have accountancy-specific experience or technical knowledge. I think it's most important to show an interest and a desire to learn, rather than showing technical knowledge - as Lolade said, you're not expected to know everything!

05 December, 2023 16:45

Interesting points, thanks a lot guys for your insights!

05 December, 2023 16:46

I have my interview coming up this week, so these answers are really helpful! If I could add, what type of developmental experiences would you suggest bringing up? Hobbyist, educational, other work experiences (if not directly related to tax)? I assume a balance of examples is good, but are there any ones that might be better to mention/avoid?

05 December, 2023 16:49

Hi Ameilia, I would just say to be prepared for everything and don't worry too much about it being applicable for tax. Just make sure you have done your research on your service line.

05 December, 2023 16:52