FORUM FOR THE FUTURE. Lander Van Belle Senior Manager Robert Half. All rights reserved Robert Half. All rights reserved.

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1 FORUM FOR THE FUTURE Lander Van Belle Senior Manager 2016 Robert Half. All rights reserved Robert Half. All rights reserved.

2 Contents About Robert Half The recruitment climate in Belgium The finance role Networking Your resume The interview Robert Half Salary Guide

3 Robert Half 3

4 The recruitment climate in Belgium War for Talent Importance of soft skils More temporary workers than ever before More student workers 4

5 Change in role 5

6 Change in role 6

7 Change in role 7

8 Statutory (accounting)versus management (controlling) Accounting Reporting Forecasting Management PAST PRESENT FUTURE Accountant Controller 8

9 Financial department CEO INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER INTERNAL AUDITOR CFO-FAD CONTROLLING MANAGER CONSOLIDATION MANAGER ACCOUNTING MANAGER CREDIT MANAGER TREASURY MANAGER TAX MANAGER (BUSINESS) CONTROLLER CONSOLIDATION ANALYST CREDIT CONTROLLER TREASURY ANALYST TAX ANALYST PLANT CONTROLLER CREDIT COLLECTOR 9

10 Accounting department Accounting Manager (Senior) Accountant G/L Accountant A/P Accountant A/R Accountant Cost Accountant 10

11 The Visible and Invisible Job Markets Visible Job Market: Reactive Want ads Online (RetirementJobs, CareerBuilder) Company websites Staffing companies Invisible Job Market: Proactive Unadvertised Internal job postings New positions 11

12 The path taken by a vacancy Networking Own website Intermediaries Newspapers and job boards

13 Networking Effective tools Professional sites Associations Casual conversations Personal approach 1:1 is best Be proactive Continuous process Stay in touch with peers Meet new people Work to help others Give to receive 13

14 Your resume Getting the Resume Right Visually appealing

15 Your resume Getting the Resume Right At-a-glance format

16 Your resume Getting the Resume Right Multiple resumes

17 Your resume Getting the Resume Right Use of keywords

18 Your resume Getting the Resume Right Clear examples of accomplishments

19 Your resumé Structure distinguishing between each type of information Personal details Other activities/hobbies Training CV Knowledge of languages/it Professional experience 19

20 The interview: Where do you gather information??????? 20

21 Success With Phone Interviews Be punctual Use a landline Quiet, please Use notes Speak clearly Smile! Follow up 21

22 The In-Person Job Interview The hiring manager is evaluating: Your abilities Your motivation Your personal qualities

23 The interview: Doing the groundwork Go through the job description thoroughly Study the company s website Know the company s activities Find out about the market in which the company operates View your interviewer s profile (LinkedIn) Prepare your own questions well 23

24 The interview: Takeaways 7% 38% 55% Lichaamstaal Body language Stem Voice Wat What je you zegtsay 24

25 The interview: the STAR(R) method Task Situation Action Reflection Result 25

26 The interview: the STAR(R) method Use examples that are a match for the job you are applying for. Be authentic. Establish a link to the company s values and standards. 26

27 Robert Half Salary Guide 2018 The salary is an important motivator in the choice of job but never the reason to choose a particular job! Forget all about salary, titles, perks and status. Choose a job that makes you work happy. 27

28 QUESTIONS? 2016 Robert Half. All rights reserved Robert Half. All rights reserved.