On Friday, 27 March, we listened to an accounting talk delivered by a professional currently working in the industry. He explained what his job involves on a daily basis and gave us an honest look into what a typical day in his role looks like. He also spoke about the key skills needed to succeed in accounting, such as attention to detail, communication, problem-solving and the different routes students can take to enter the profession. Hearing this made me reflect on what extracurricular activities I could take up to help develop those skills further. I found the talk interesting because it gave me a clearer insight into the accounting sector and opened my eyes to the wide range of career paths available within it. It also helped me think more seriously about whether accounting could be a future option for me and what steps I might need to take next.

Kamran Merchant [12G]

I found the talk quite informative as it gave me a much clearer idea of what working in public relations/accountancy is actually like. He explained how important communication, confidence and quick thinking are in his job and gave us a short example by giving us the task of trying to promote a new product from Nike. I found it interesting hearing real examples of situations he had handled. It made the role seem fast-paced but also really creative, which I didn’t expect. Overall, I found it inspiring; it helped me understand a career path I hadn’t considered before. 

Nusayba Kasmi [12C]