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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 25, 2023 2:23:30 GMT
No advice for the interview, but congrats! I’m truly hoping things work out in your favor one way or another. 🤞
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Post by busy on Oct 25, 2023 2:27:00 GMT
Congrats! I’m sure the interview will go well. (Why is it scheduled so far out?)
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 25, 2023 3:08:46 GMT
I'd be happy to help you w/the interview questions. In another life I recruited finance and legal people. Of course, you'll want to keep it very professional and not get into the details of the problem people at work. This might be a case of "shiny object". In otherwards, keep the focus on your skill set and your accounting abilities. You're a fast learner. In your last position you basically trained yourself and your work is always well received. You're very detailed and can back up all of your figures. As a detail oriented person, you make sure to document your figures and can always explain and backup your accounting. Tell the truth about your great skills as an accountant and your reasons for getting your MBA. Talk about what you love about accounting and what you love about your current job. You might have to reach, but talk about the tasks at which you excel, rather than the people who are so dysfunctional. I could type a novel here, but if I was coaching you for an accounting interview I'd make it all about the numbers, the efficiency and the perfection in your work.
One question that they might ask is what you thought of him as your boss? This will take some thought, but you can spin an answer that is diplomatic. I would have an answer in place, just in case they ask.
As for the reason you're leaving, that will take some creativity. If you want some help just PM me and I'd be glad to help. You deserve a great new job that fulfills you and that is in a peaceful, well functioning environment. You will do a great job on the interview. I'll be sending you all of the get-the-great-job vibes that I can muster. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 25, 2023 9:17:50 GMT
Congrats! I’m sure the interview will go well. (Why is it scheduled so far out?) I wish I knew...lol. It probably has to do with calendars of the interviewers. I think every interview I've had in the past ten years has been with an average of 3 panelists. So I'm expecting the same again. I can't remember the last time I had a single person interview me. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 25, 2023 9:27:11 GMT
The position I am interviewing for is with my boss's old company. I had to disclose that he was my supervisor. I need a good response on why I'm looking to make a lateral move. I'm sure that question will be coming. If “my boss” now refers to the former assistant director who was demoted to your supervisor a couple weeks ago, perhaps mention his brief tenure as your supervisor & cite recent turnover/reassignments as the reason for considering a lateral move. I am sorry I wasn't clearer. It is the director (still functioning as my current boss because everything hasn't been made official) not the new boss, who formerly worked there. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 25, 2023 9:35:57 GMT
scrapmaven I am sure they will ask me industry specific questions and I'm not worried about them. I don't tend to be a nervous interviewee. I know I do well in that capacity. I also am very confident in my experience level for this particular position. This is not an accountant position but something a little more budget/finance related. Which is in the same vein as my current position. It's not a complete overlap but I have enough experience dealing with these types of tasks and issues that my experience level is more than suitable. The fact that I also previously worked as an account in a grants related capacity is also a plus. The only thing I'm nervous about is the issue of why I'm looking for another job. And then I'm nervous about their answer to my questions about flexibility/remote work. Honestly unless one of the interviewers really rubs me the wrong way, if chosen, these questions are what my choice to leave would be based on.
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Post by busy on Oct 25, 2023 9:51:38 GMT
I personally don’t think you need to get too deep about a reason why you’re leaving. If they ask, a simple, “It’s time for a new challenge,” or something else equally vague and benign is code for “there’s a story here but I’m not going to badmouth my employer.” They’ll move on.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 25, 2023 11:56:12 GMT
Good luck! I hope you land more interviews, so you can choose the best job.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 7, 2023 13:00:43 GMT
Good morning! I just wanted to update and say, I'll take all the good wishes you want to offer me today. My interview is at 1 pm today (I'm now wishing I had taken the 10 am timeslot I'm a morning person and I've got some anxiety going on) and will last an hour. It will be followed by a short exercise on job competencies. I should be back home by 3 pm and I have a meeting at 3. So, hopefully I will get the chance to update following my meeting.
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Post by quinlove on Nov 7, 2023 13:10:55 GMT
Sending good wishes - although you do not need them to nail this. You have all the power within you. In the meantime, take some calming breaths. In your nose - hold - out your mouth. 🥰
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Post by busy on Nov 7, 2023 13:13:06 GMT
Best of luck!!!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Nov 7, 2023 13:17:30 GMT
Good luck!!
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Post by anaterra on Nov 7, 2023 13:21:48 GMT
Sending you all the good vibes... you know your stuff.. you got this!!!
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Post by leannec on Nov 7, 2023 13:38:20 GMT
Good luck to you! I know you will do great!  |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Nov 7, 2023 13:38:47 GMT
Good luck!
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Post by mom on Nov 7, 2023 13:39:52 GMT
Good luck! We all believe in you and know you’ll do awesome! They’ll be lucky to have you on their team!
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Post by MZF on Nov 7, 2023 13:48:45 GMT
Best of luck to you!
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Post by peabay on Nov 7, 2023 13:53:50 GMT
I'm sure you'll be great!
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Post by kristi521 on Nov 7, 2023 13:54:53 GMT
Sending you good vibes, you've got this!
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Post by JoP on Nov 7, 2023 14:01:01 GMT
Good Luck 🥰😘
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Post by Linda on Nov 7, 2023 14:01:47 GMT
good luck
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Post by pantsonfire on Nov 7, 2023 14:04:43 GMT
Lots of positive, calming vibes coming your way. You got this! You have a whole lot of peas backing you up. Maynyou feel our presence during your interview. 🤞🏻
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Post by seaexplore on Nov 7, 2023 14:05:08 GMT
Sending you ALLL the luck but you won’t need it because you’re going to do awesome. ❤️
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 7, 2023 14:09:07 GMT
Sending prayers and positive thoughts!
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Post by heckofagal on Nov 7, 2023 14:15:54 GMT
Good Luck! I'm confident you will rock this interview and I hope the position is all you hope it to be!
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Post by smartypants71 on Nov 7, 2023 14:39:05 GMT
Good luck! I know you'll do great!
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Post by candleangie on Nov 7, 2023 15:02:18 GMT
Best of luck!
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Post by candleangie on Nov 7, 2023 15:02:29 GMT
Best of luck!
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Post by destined2bmom on Nov 7, 2023 15:23:23 GMT
Good Luck jeremysgirl! I bet the interview will go great and I am praying that you get the job. |
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Post by peace on Nov 7, 2023 15:53:06 GMT
you have completely got this!!
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