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Wednesday, 21 March 2007

Age and employment

Is it true that the big companies only take newly qualified or graduate trainees rather than people who have lots of experience and are mature - say 40 to 45 plus?

Large businesses such as FTSE 100 companies for example will have graduate schemes in place to provide skilled management to the company from grass roots level, so they will not have the need to recruit as many people at a senior one. They will employ people at a high level with experience when required, which is often the case.

If so, is it worth it to study at 40 or 45 to gain professional qualification?

Yes of course, accountancy is regulated by professional bodies and institutes and therefore requires a professional qualification. The majority of clients will not recruit anyone who is not qualified. A qualification will greatly improve your chances of finding a new job.

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