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Posted on December 5, 2014 by James Gurney
The annual Pop Quiz (back in July already – time flies!) certainly lived up to its much deserved title as the NAO’s biggest social event of the year. For those eager beavers who avidly read the NAO graduate blog, you may recall my post about the TV programme themed quiz. This year, the theme was ABBA which gave everyone a chance to dig deep in their wardrobes for their flares and blonde wigs. more… The Name of the Game: NAO Pop Quiz goes ABBATagged: Dress code, Events, Social life
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Posted on June 13, 2014 by James Gurney
Particularly at this time of year, which we consider the ‘peak final audit season’, you’ll find yourself spending a considerable amount of time on site with clients (final audit season is also the peak period of client interaction for many of us across the office). Some of the recent training courses I’ve attended have been extremely useful in making sure that I am able to tackle the challenges that the ‘peak’ throws my way as an audit lead. more… How I got ready to lead on an auditTagged: Audit lead, Client visits, Clients, Final audit, Financial audit, Learning, Skills and experience, Support, Training
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Posted on May 16, 2014 by James Gurney
Our recruitment process for this year’s intake is coming to an end: only one more assessment centre to go. For those of you attending the assessment day next week, we’ve dug out a previous post from James on what to expect and how to get ready. Good luck!
For most the prospect of attending an assessment centre is a daunting one. Like my colleague Laura the thought of meeting all those new people, trying to cram my brain full of personal triumphs, facts about NAO work and the role I was applying for left me in a bit of spin. However, it is important to remember that being invited for the assessment day is itself a significant achievement. The NAO receives a lot of applications so give yourself a big pat on the back for getting this far and make the most the opportunity that the assessment centre provides you. more… Preparing for the NAO assessment centreTagged: Application process, Application tips, Assessment centre, Competencies
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Posted on May 2, 2014 by James Gurney
Soon after I first joined the office at the annual jamboree I was introduced to a ‘student rep’. My initial thought was one of intrigue as I immediately had visions of a strange hybrid between a holiday ‘rep’ and flashbacks of my student days many moons ago. After an interesting conversation I quickly appreciated the true extent of the role and the irrelevance of my initial vision. more… The Trainee Forum: Make your trainee voice heardTagged: Events, Management, Student groups, Support
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Posted on December 13, 2013 by James Gurney
For most the prospect of attending an assessment centre is a daunting one. Like my colleague Laura the thought of meeting all those new people, trying to cram my brain full of personal triumphs, facts about NAO work and the role I was applying for left me in a bit of spin. However, it is important to remember that being invited for the assessment day is itself a significant achievement. The NAO receives a lot of applications so give yourself a big pat on the back for getting this far and make the most the opportunity that the assessment centre provides you. more… Preparing for the NAO assessment centreTagged: Application process, Application tips, Assessment centre, Competencies
The Name of the Game: NAO Pop Quiz goes ABBA
How I got ready to lead on an audit
Preparing for the NAO assessment centre
The Trainee Forum: Make your trainee voice heard
Preparing for the NAO assessment centre
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