My first article in April looked at the growing demand in the interim market – across the UK and the Yorkshire & East Midlands region.  This was followed with the second article last month that looked at the growing trend of candidates selecting the interim option over permanent. As these two trends combine, it has been no surprise to see the level of competition between candidates for interim roles start to gradually increase.

There are so many marginal gains that an interim candidate can offer to give themselves an edge over the competition. These can make a material difference in an increasingly competitive market. Just a few include;

References and Recommendations

Perhaps the most powerful tool for an interim candidate! An appendix of recommendations from past permanent roles and successful interim assignments to support your application will always score a few extra points.

Considered CV or cover note

It is a challenge for many interim accountants to keep their CVs succinct and punchy with the right details for the next role. As the turnaround time between job briefing and application is often tight, it can be most effective to just take the top 3-5 headlines of the job and supplement your CV with some bullets that address your strengths in these areas.

Have all of your compliance documents ready

Delays in a process to find your passport (to prove right to work status), your CIMA membership number, bank details and NI number can create small wrinkles in a process, but the candidate who has everything at hand wins the vote for professionalism!

There are always different tips for each situation, but these three can always make a positive impact. Contact Dale if you'd like to discuss Interim work dale@pratappartnership.com.

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