How can I develop my accountancy skills at a young age and then apply it on my cv to stand out?

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im interested in accountancy and I would do an apprenticeship in it but I don't know how to develop certain skills at my age and what I can do so I can apply it on my cv to make me stand out and have a higher chance of getting the job

1 Twanlongo (Apprentice) 2 days ago
Twanlongo

Hi Ofz,Its great that you want to improve your skills! Keep this up because you will :) One thing I would like to say to you though, is often times what will make you stand out isn't just having the accountancy skills itself (because anyone can learn this or state that they know alot about accountancy) what will make you stand out is showing that you have a lot of soft skills. Companies are often looking for diverse candidates to add onto their teams, and would prefer someone with a good knowledge but will add, than someone who is a whizz but isn't good at working in teams for [link removed] skills include, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management and these things can often make one stand out. And once you land the job, they will teach you all the rest you need to [link removed] please don't worry about being perfect in accountancy and having the most knowledge, this is good - but companies will be willing to train you anyways. Focus on listing your soft skills also (and perhaps your knowledge on software systems like Micrsoft Excel) this will enable you to stand out :)

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