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Entry-level jobs in accountancy.

  • 01-08-2013 07:56AM
    #1
    mets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi all!
    I just started FIA (CAT) course in accountancy and now looking for a entry-level position. But there is a circle - nobody wants to hire without experience even to the lowest and easiest positions. And how to gain this needed exp without job?
    The agencies just dont reply at all, I received only "thank you, but you'r not suitable" letters from companies.
    Working in charity and volunteering - for me it is impossible now, as I have a kid to feed.
    So what is your advice for looking a job? Or maybe anyone had the same situation - how did you find your first job?
    Thanks in advance for good answers!


Comments

  • #2
    pog it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,912 ✭✭✭pog it


    Would you have enough knowledge to do the accounts for small businesses?


  • #3
    Stabshauptmann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭Stabshauptmann


    mets wrote: »
    Hi all!
    I just started FIA (CAT) course in accountancy and now looking for a entry-level position. But there is a circle - nobody wants to hire without experience even to the lowest and easiest positions. And how to gain this needed exp without job?
    The agencies just dont reply at all, I received only "thank you, but you'r not suitable" letters from companies.
    Working in charity and volunteering - for me it is impossible now, as I have a kid to feed.
    So what is your advice for looking a job? Or maybe anyone had the same situation - how did you find your first job?
    Thanks in advance for good answers!
    Jobsbridge.


  • #4
    j@utis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭j@utis


    you're eligible for jobsbridge program if you've been on dole for over a year, internship - over 3 months.


  • #5
    Stevie888
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45 ✭Stevie888


    I'm afraid getting any paid entry level role before you have any experience or qualifications will be nigh on impossible. If job bridge is not possible with having a mouth to feed, then the only other option would be to try and get a transfer to the accounts department in your current job if you are working. Other then that, the best I can say is you will be far more employable anyway when you finish your final exams whenever they may be. Best of luck and keep the chin up! Your making an effort to get a qualification and that is the most important thing!


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