Audit & Governance Careers Advice - November 2013

  • 5 Tips for Auditors For Better Risk Management

    Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2013 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Effective risk management is gradually being more frequently viewed as one of the crucial elements of being successful in business. By minimising any potential perils and their consequent impact on a company, auditors offer a better working environment to organisations no matter what their size. Increase your potential for audit recruitment, and stand out from the rest when it comes to applying ...

  • Best Practice Guide: Attracting More Candidates with Better Job Descriptions

    Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2013 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Job descriptions are the recruiter’s first point of contact with potential employees, so it’s important not only that they attract a number of candidates, but the most suitable candidates for the job you are offering. A job description is the recruiter’s all important first step in the hiring process, so take a look at our handy guide to writing a better description and therefore maximising your ...

  • How to Prepare for a Job Interview in the Audit Sector

    Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Once you’ve committed yourself to a career in the audit sector, applied to the firms or roles that appeal to you and have made it to the individual interview stage, it’s time to do some serious planning. Your interview technique can make or break your entry into the industry, so to increase your chances of getting the job you want, keep the following preparation tips in mind: Research We cannot ...

  • A Day in the Life of the Head of Information Security

    Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Moving into a senior position in your auditing company or the auditing division of your company takes commitment and dedication. Information security jobs are becoming more popular and roles in this sector are highly sought after. They carry a high level of responsibility and confidentiality issues are rife but moving into the IT Security sector can be highly rewarding. The role of Head of ...

  • Audit & Risk Recruitment Survey 2013

    Posted on Monday, November 11, 2013 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Setting the scene Forty years ago the expression ‘a job for life’ was par for the course for many in the audit and accountancy profession. Of course in the 21st century, it’s a different story. A change in traditional employment models has meant that many more are empowered to consider moving jobs and have bigger career aspirations. There is a far greater choice of roles and we are seeing an ...