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Anonymous

August 5,2022 at 1:46PM UTC

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Hi All,

I have been invited for a second interview with the head of financial reporting for a junior financial accountant role.

This role is in a large public company .

I cleared the first interview as it was competency based.

Could you please advise what I should expect from this interview and how I can stand out .

I am part qualified but only have experience in transactional finance at the moment.

I am currently researching technical questions and what the current market is like.

Any help is much appreciated.

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Becca A.August 5,2022 at 1:59PM UTC
Second interview is generally a mix of personality compatibility with the team you will be working with. As well as ability to answer questions presented in a positive and confident manner without rambling. So being comfortable with silence and not over explaining yourself is going to be essential. Keep in mind that I am coming from a tech field perspective so you may have another thing to look out for that I'm not aware of given the field you are applying for. But in general, from my interviewing experience and lord have I had many haha. That was usually the pattern
J AlexAugust 5,2022 at 4:11PM UTC
Once you pass the technical interview, expect remaining interviews to determine if you would be a good fit for the organization. Be prepared to answer technical, behavioral, and personal interest questions. Do not lie or embellish. Demonstrate your interest in THIS PARTICULAR POSITION.
Sophie JoernAugust 5,2022 at 5:16PM UTC
Think about what experiences and skills you DO have that would apply to this role, that includes soft skills too! Go into the interview confidently and tell them why YOU are the right candidate for this role. You got this :) best of luck!
Tina AsherAugust 6,2022 at 1:37PM UTC
The best way to stand out in an interview is to make sure your answers reflect how you can add value to them or their company. The interview isn't about you. It's about them. How can you help them with their immediate need and make them better? When you answer their questions in that way and back it up with examples of how you can do that, typically you'll stand out from other candidates. And yes, there will most likely be several behavioral questions too.
Good luck!
J AlexAugust 7,2022 at 3:02PM UTC
Employers are not only interested in how job candidate will fill immediate need. Employers want to know how any job candidate will make the company more profitable, operate with less friction, aptitude to grow, and interest in long-term employment.
This is true, even when sourcing persons for a temp or seasonal position. Employers are investing in human assets. Job candidates should always keep this in mind.