I have given up searching for a job in finance,

I have given up searching for a job in finance,

Didn't find your answer?

I am not currently in work as i returned in October after a RTW trip. Since returning the agencies have failed to come up with anything, and my applications have come up with nothing.
I have accepted the fact that i am basically unemployable. Maybe it has to do with me just searching for work in the North-East i dont know.
Just want to say thanks for all your advice over the past couple of years
Andy

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By AnonymousUser
11th Feb 2006 21:42

Well Done
I think you got the posts because of you, not our comments!

You still sound up your own [***] though. ;)

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By User deleted
08th Feb 2006 14:20

Good news...
I have been offered a post as a finance assistant with a local university. They are pushing for me to become CCAB qualified.

I have also been offered an ACCA training post with a small firm..

I have also been offered a post as trainee accontant with a company that has a £900 million turnover in industry........which i accepted!!!!!

I'm so lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKYOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!

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By AnonymousUser
03rd Feb 2006 20:45

Andy

You do sound unempolyable. You sound to much up your own [***]!

I have my own bookkeeping business that I have worked hard at for the last 3 years, and am just reaching an income of 12,000. I am 28.

I have found Recruitment Agency's to be very helpful, and if they can't find you a job then it seems like your fault.

I am from Liverpool, work with 4 accountants and have my own clients, and the only advise I can give you is ... get your foot in the door, prove yourself and get trusted, and don't call people amateurs.
I have no real qualifications, they don't really matter at your level, so keep up the education, get a top qualification, then you can talk out of your [***] (like many accountants do) and go for higher salary positions!

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By User deleted
03rd Feb 2006 21:40

I think you misread my post
I am not complaining about the salary, more the lack of jobs and no contact from recruitment agents in general. If i wanted to be on a high salary i would have chosen to take over the running of my family's business. But no, i am trying to persevere with a career in finance.

Thus i am relocating to a completely different part of the UK. If i am talking out of my own [***], then forgive me. But, after five months of utter bollox from agencies etc.....i think i have some right to be upset!

I hope your business prospers, and who knows maybe you might be able to offer me a job someday!

I have thought i might be over-qualified, but i ask the agents and they dont seem to think so.

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By User deleted
04th Feb 2006 14:04

Ignore Emu!
Not sure which planet Emu is from but I find his comments not remotely helpful & actually a bit offensive. Good for you Andy for responding so politely! Hang in there & don't give up. And make sure your cv is tarted up - you'd be surprised how many cvs I've seen when recruiting that don't do their writers any justice. If you want someone impartial to have a look feel free to stick your email on here & I'll email you offline to have a gander??

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By AnonymousUser
04th Feb 2006 17:27

Change the email address
That email address is not doing you any good. It's ok for your friends, but not for business. Open another free account with a straightforward address for business use.

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By User deleted
04th Feb 2006 17:34

Thanks for he advice..
I dont want to divulge my personal email address on this site and therefore made up a bogus one.

Signed up for a new account...my other email address is more "professional"..

Cheers

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By AnonymousUser
06th Feb 2006 08:51

It is because you are studying for CIMA!!
The reason you are unemployable is because you are a CIMA student!

I have already said once that studying for CIMA is completely waste of time. https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=150543&d=972&h=973&f=785

What is the point of studying for an accountancy qualification when you don't learn enough about UK taxation? CIMA has only 25% in one paper examining in taxation.

The reason businesses need an accountant is not just to compute their profit figure. They already know how much they are making. They don't need an accountant to tell them this!

The business man wants to know how much he has to pay to certain MR G. Brown. PERIOD.

CIMA is not going to equip you for this sort of work. You will be better off studying for AAT or CAT if you can't study for ACCA or ICAEW.

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By User deleted
04th Feb 2006 14:15

Hi Lee, here is my email
Hi, here is my email:
[email protected]

Cheers,

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By taylorag
08th Feb 2006 23:05

Great news
Good luck with the job and training.

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By AnonymousUser
06th Feb 2006 11:16

CIMA is a GREAT qualfication
Dont take any notice of Derek who is clearly on some sort of weird mission.
CIMA is a great qualification if you want to get on in business.
If anyone really wants serious tax advice then they go to one of the big firms who employ ex Revenue people and members of the Institute of Taxation.
If on the other hand you want to spend your life bogged down in sole traders and their no doubt fascinating tax issues, then dont bother with a qualification at all. Judging by the many ill informed opinions I see on this forum thats the approach lots have taken !

On the job front, just keep on at it. Make sure your cv and covering letter are compelling. Exaggerate as much as you can whilst still being able to support to some extent what you say. Cold call companies to find out name of Finance Director so that you can personally address and add a bit in your letter saying you will call them in 10 days time to explore whether they have any openings. Then actually call them and when you do, if they have nothing, ask them if they know anyone who might...
There is work out there, so dont give up !!

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By AbbieP
03rd Feb 2006 16:03

More tips...
There are quite a few jobs in industry in the Midlands, mainly in the manufacturing industry. When I moved from practice to industry 3 years ago (as a newly qualified ACA), most jobs around were for part-qualified - this is for West Midlands / Warwickshire. Most jobs are around Birmingham.

I found that signing on with 1 or 2 agencies was good, but no more as prospective employers get bombarded with the same people's CVs which can be offputting. I personally found Hays to be good, but ask around for other recommendations. Obviously don't rely on agencies alone - think of these as a back-up.

Whilst you are waiting, I would strongly recommend thinking about improving your CV. I don't mean just re-jig what is already there - think about skills which would be valuable to a prospective employer - especially IT skills.

Is it possible for you to get a temporary job - if you find something with a particular project / purpose, this can also help your CV, rather than "filler" jobs, which don't look as good.

Good luck!

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By User deleted
03rd Feb 2006 16:34

Where are the agencies
l am surprised that not a single up north agency has come back you to explain why their services have been so terrible. Maybe someone is still trying to spin your comments and we will here from them soon.........

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By taylorag
08th Feb 2006 12:18

Derek has no idea....
.... if he thinks company accounting is all about calculating profits and tax. Ignore him and his agenda.

Now, back to the subject. You don't say where you are, but if you are in commuting distance of Edinburgh by train there are usually plenty of jobs there. I know it makes for a long day but it will give you experience and may allow you to stay in the North-East.

Good luck.

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By User deleted
02nd Feb 2006 12:36

Over-Zealous maybe..
Looking in industry, not practice.

I am using both agencies and applying myself. using websites and checking the Jobs North-East paper.
I hope there is more opportunity down West Mids compared to up north

Maybe i was being a tad over-zealous in my initial post. Ideal role would be working alongside accountant and getting stuck into ether management or financial accounts. I'll see whats down South anyhow..

I have to go get ready as i have an "interview" with a recruitment agency...

Cheers

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By User deleted
02nd Feb 2006 12:55

Agents
Dont waste your time with agents.

Write/email to the companies/firms.

The agent would charge the prospective employer 25%+ of your salary. This way you could ask for an increased salary as no agents fees!

Its only worthwhile using agents when your in a job and looking for another/move.

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By User deleted
02nd Feb 2006 12:14

Managment accounts assistant type role, 13-16k
I am relocating towards the West Mids to look for work. I just signed up with the agencies there and i'll see what happens. Heres hoping

I just cant believe there is nothing up North, are my expectations unrealistic? surely 13-16k is adequate for a near finalist with eighteen months experience.

If they are not, well i'll go apply at my local HMV as a store assistant where i will end up getting more.....

If anything i have been ultra-realistic. My first role was on 12k....

I dont believe i am owed anything by anyone, but sometimes its easier to face facts.

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By User deleted
02nd Feb 2006 12:01

Attitude
Maybe you need to adopt a more positive attitude? If you go along to interviews (whether with companies or agencies) and come across negative you're not going to have as much success as someone who bounces into the room in a good mood. Happiness is infectious. There are plenty of accounting jobs out there if you look hard enough. Have you really tried every agency? Every company? Do you need to change your cv - is it selling you? "I have accepted the fact that I am basically unemployable" - you sound like Eeyore!! Pull yourself together, smile & say "b*llocks to the past, I just haven't found my perfect job yet" and get back out there. If you want something badly enough you can get it one way or another. Just believe in yourself. And find someone (good mate, counsellor, whatever) to help you boost your self-confidence because it sounds like that might be half the problem right now. Expect to see another posting in the not too distant telling us that you've found something great!!!! Go for it!

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By AnonymousUser
02nd Feb 2006 12:05

I agree .....

I think part of the problem is that you believe / were led to believe that you could get yourself a degree, swan around the world for a bit and then get yourself a high powered well paid job !!

What type / level of job are you looking for ?

Is this realistic given your lack of experience ?

Whenever I have recruited, the most important factor (for me) is enthusiasm.

Whenever I have recruited I have had major problems in finding people with a bit of get up and go.

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By neileg
09th Feb 2006 10:19

Congratulations Andy
I live and work in the North East and I've had numerous jobs in my 25 years since qualification. Not one of these jobs was found via an agency, but rather through personal connections or press advertising.

Don't know if it's just the agencies in the North East but I don't understand how they make a living!

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By User deleted
09th Feb 2006 09:11

Comment
There is no difference between any one of CCAB but what about the use of title "Accountant" in UK.

http://acctregulate.blogspot.com/

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