AD 'visory is a program designed to support newly qualified chartered accountants. The course consists of one-on-one meetings and workshops to guide participants through career options and the job search process. Experienced consultants identify career ambitions and present options, ensuring participants make informed decisions. The program helps market participants to employers through CV workshops and proactively approaching potential employers. Consultants also prepare participants for competency-based interviews and provide ongoing support throughout their careers.

1. AD ’visory Designed to Support Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants 2nd Floor, Baskerville House, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND Telephone: 0121 503 2170 www.alexanderdaniels.co.uk

2. What is AD ’visory? AD ’visory is a program designed to support Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants who are considering their options after qualification. The course consists of a series of one to one meetings and workshops to guide you through what can be an uncertain process.

3. Exploring all of the Options Our experienced consultants are trained to identify and challenge your future ambitions whilst presenting you with all the possible routes to achieve them. This approach ensures you make a considered and measured decision which ultimately allows you to achieve your goals in the most efficient time frame possible.

4. Marketing Yourself to Employers The way you market yourself to potential employers can be the difference between you getting that interview or not. Through one to one CV workshops we will help to ensure your CV represents you in the best way possible, with the most immediate impact.

5. Approaching the Market By proactively approaching the market with an agreed target list of potential employers, we will create opportunities for you before they even exist. Our knowledge of the local market and the relationships we have with our clients, enables us to effectively represent you to the region’s leading employers.

6. Preparation for Interviews Often candidates we support have no experience of what to expect or how to prepare for a professional interview. Your consultant will train you in competency based interviews as well as support you in how to prepare and conduct yourself on the day. We will be there to support and guide you through the process including any additional support needed through feedback from the client.

7. Course Content … 1. Initial Consultation a) Current Situation b) Understanding the Options c) Career Mapping d) Establishing an Action Plan e) Personality Profiling

8. … 2. CV Workshop a) Structure b) Personal Profile c) Key Achievements d) Key Experience e) Client Exposure

9. … 3. Interview Preparation a) Mock Interview with Competency Based Questions b) Body Language and the Do’s and Don’ts c) Building Rapport with the Interviewer d) Second Interviews and Closing Questions

10. … 4. Annual Review The AD ’visory scheme doesn’t end when you make your first move. We are here to support you throughout your career and provide you with continuous advice and guidance.

11. To find out more about AD ’visory and how it could help you please call Richard Smith on 0121 503 2170