EDUCATING

SUPPORTING

REPRESENTING

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Chartered Careers Presentation

Today’s agenda

• Why choose Chartered Accountancy?

• Tips for the Milk Round

23,000BIGGEST & LONGEST

ESTABLISHED

No. 1ACCOUNTING

QUALIFICATION

€45 - 80KSALARY

65%WORK IN BUSINESS

Chartered Accountancy – some key numbers

Don’t take my word for it…

The Chartered Difference

Source: Professional Oversight Board - Key facts and Trends 2014

Higher pass ratesQualify in less than 4 years – faster than elsewhere

Be part of a network of high achievers

The Chartered Difference: Lifelong Supports

• Networks and conferences;• Suite of post-qualification Diplomas & CPD offering;• Career supports.

Your career pathway – ways to qualify

Focus on Milk Round: opportunities in training contracts

Big 4Big 4

Small to Medium

Practices

Small to Medium

Practices

IndustryIndustry

• 900+ Contracts offered

• 350+ Contracts offered

What is a Training Contract?

Tips for the Milk Round

• Do your research‒ Attend career fairs‒ Review company websites & presentations

• Make the application ‒ Prepare CV/complete application form‒ Consult Career Offices

• Prepare for the Interview– Questions & examples– Appearance & Location– Online profile: Facebook, LinkedIn

Tips for the Milk Round

1. What are the key things firms are looking for?

2. What to expect?

3. How can you prepare for this?

4. How can I improve?

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If at first you don’t succeed…

• Persistence and resilience are critical!

• Firm Websites

• Huge and growing opportunities with smaller firms – see Training Vacancy List all year round

• Apply for exemptions when degree is complete

• Flexible route alternative…

www.charteredaccountants.ie/TrainingVacancies

Remember the Chartered difference