Audit & Governance Careers Advice - June 2018

  • Moving Careers: The Audit Agony Aunt

    Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Whether you are looking at moving to an entirely new career, planning on changing sectors or curious to hear what else is out there for your skill set, then take a look through this Audit Agony Aunt page on 'Moving Careers'. I currently work as a scientist, I'm interested in a change of career and I'm considering internal audit but as a complete outsider I'm struggling to understand what my ...

  • Moving Abroad: The Audit Agony Aunt

    Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Moving your audit career abroad can be an exciting time for many, especially as you find yourself taking on a new role, exploring a new country and making new friends. It is also a time laden with many questions. Here the Audit Agony Aunt answers your queries about moving abroad for your audit career: I have just qualified (ACCA) and been working in industry for the past 6 years in London. I got ...

  • Difficult bosses: The Audit Agony Aunt

    Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Dealing with difficult people is a skill within itself and something which many auditors will find themselves facing from time to time, but having to cope with a difficult boss can be a step too far for many. Here the Audit Agony Aunt answers you questions on how to cope with difficult bosses, line managers and senior staff. "I feel like my new line manager is undermining me. She started off ...

  • Starting your Career in Auditing: The Audit Agony Aunt

    Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Whether you are considering taking your first step into a career in audit or are already graduated, you are bound to have some questions on what to do next. Here you will find questions and answers from our Audit Agony Aunt series, all focused on 'Starting a career in Auditing'. I am currently awaiting an expected termination interview with a Big four company having failed to pass an accountancy ...

  • Wellbeing: The Audit Agony Aunt

    Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Are you an audit, risk or compliance professional with a question about wellbeing and mental health in the work place? Take a look through our questions and answers from the Audit Agony Aunt series: "Just to explain the situation I have to face just now: there is a Director in my Company, he is my peer as we are leading two different service lines, but he is some years older and he started in ...

  • How to Prepare for a job interview in the Compliance sector

    Posted on Friday, June 15, 2018 by CareersinComplianceNo comments

    If you want to work in compliance then we’ve got the strategy to help you nail the interview. Though the road to compliance jobs may be paved with much demand from employers, desperate to avoid the penalties of existing within a highly regulated business landscape; don’t be complacent. That is the first thing to be aware of when preparing for your compliance job interview. The second is, simply, ...

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

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2018 by CareersinRisk.comNo comments

    Technical acumen and academic qualifications may get you through the door, but once you’re sitting across from your interviewer the real work begins. For candidates wanting to work in risk , your interviewer is looking beyond the hard skills to whether you fit with the company culture and thus whether your soft skills, too, are up to par. Your interview marks an opportunity to create a connection ...

  • Questions to ask at your Risk Job Interview

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2018 by CareersinRisk.comNo comments

    Are you really prepared for your risk management interview ? You may have done the research, brushed your teeth and have stellar responses ready to fire back at the interviewer’s questions; but, what about when it’s your turn to do the asking? Asking the right questions could be just the ticket to propel you into a career in risk , so think wisely. Go in hard; ask whether the company conducts a ...

  • Top 12 Cyber Security Bods to Follow

    Posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 05 Jun 2018 Where do you get your cyber security news? Not only something you may be quizzed on during your cyber security job interview , but a prerequisite for any aspiring candidate working their way into a career in cyber security. If you’re not sure who to follow on Twitter or you’re looking to add some to your list, look no further. We’ve compiled our top 12 Twitter thought ...