Keeping Revision Simple. My Ultimate Revision Blog – Tips & Advice Keep It Simple Stupid – KISS your revision. I get carried away and can tell you so many revision tips and exercises that work and that will transform your revision. But if I did – then overwhelm would take over (and I …
If I could shake you and give you one thing that I know will make a huge impact to your exam success … it would be … CONFIDENCE You know that feeling when you are ready and prepared, with a great big smile and your head held high. Or When you just …
As you may (or may not) know I am CIMA qualified and I didn’t pass all of my exams 1st time. My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use …
My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth it) – and a fun …
My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth it) – and a fun …
My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth it) – and a fun …
My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as a confidence booster (to know you’re not alone) – a motivational story (to prove it’s worth it) – and a fun …
As you may (or may not) know I am CIMA qualified and I didn’t pass all of my exams 1st time. My ‘Diaries of an oddball accountant’ is me sharing my highs and lows to the emotional but very rewarding Accounting rollercoaster qualification that I know you guys are on. Read and use it as …
I know I say this all the time – but it’s TRUE. I know exactly what you’re going through right now. I was nervous & moody before my exams (sound familiar?!). I’d study for weeks, reading my text book over and over. I’d spend days and days writing long, pretty revision notes (check out …
STOP! Seriously just stop… put down the pen and paper and STOP writing revision notes. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking about revision notes a lot. In the panic run up to the ACCA exams, the things I’m hearing and seeing most are ‘I’m writing too many notes’, ‘I can’t answer a …
When I was 8, my teacher asked me “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. And I answered brightly “an accountant!”. Yes, really. I was an odd child (and yes, feel free to laugh at me!). But I saw an accountant as a professional career. Someone who wore a suit …
Ok. I’m going to be frank here. This year was meant to be the year you pass and/or qualify. Right? Finally get your CIMA or ACCA letters & step up into the job you deserve. That job you KNOW you’re ready for. Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance…and the big fat …
It’s SO tough when you’re ready for that promotion. You have the practical experience & KNOW you can do it. But you can’t get the job, because you’ve not got your ACCA or CIMA qualification and letters yet! So as a qualifying accountant, you’re stuck in a role you don’t really love. An Assistant …
Well – it really hit home this week, that ‘traditional’ revision doesn’t work for everyone. The pages & pages of notes aren’t much fun. Maybe that’s you? The truth is that there are loads of different ways to revise. Many that you might not have come across before (they should really teach this stuff …
Why exam failure never stopped me (and why it shouldn’t stop you)… My Grandma is in hospital right now. It’s the weekend – and as I type this, I’ve come down to Devon to visit her. I’m staying at her house and last night, I found a letter I wrote to her, 10 …
Confession time! How do I start this?! I’m getting twitchy and nervous just ‘saying’ it out loud! This week marks 6 years since I qualified with my CIMA qualification, one of the proudest achievements of my life… so far! As you know I describe myself as the most determined and ambitious person you …
I pride myself on my planning and organisational skills, not because I’m arrogant or a show off, but because they work for me and the amazingly successful results I want out of my life. For example, a few years ago I set some yearly goals – to have £4,500 in my bank account at Christmas, …
Hi guys! I have nearly 5000 Linkedin connections (If that’s not you – why not 😉 – just click here to connect). And I have been asked may times over the last few months to ‘What I do’ and ‘Can I teach the syllabus’ to you. I wanted to write an article to give …
A-Z tips for your Career Success For the past 26 days I have been creating and posting A-Z tips onto my Instagram Page (here) for you to read, learn and implement. The A–Z tips are short bite-sized career focused tips to show you what my careers coaching style is like, get you engaged in your …
Asking the most important question of all – ‘Why?!’ One of my coaching styles is to ask quite a few questions, especially at the start of a new client relationship. This really helps both of us to understand so much! One of my aims as a career coach is to provide practical advice and …
Hello! Here you will learn how to give the perfect handshake… keep reading! 🙂 Over on my social media I am shouting about the A to Z of nailing your career strategy. I have talked about A to G so far (you’ll have to go on my Facebook or Instagram if you want to see …
Hey guys! So I have been set a little challenge (Thanks Maddie!) … and I love a fun little challenge.. so here is my blog for this week – Fun facts about me! Using Gifs! (because that’s cool right?!) So, for those who don’t know me. I am Helen Pretty, your career coach …
How to get your CV noticed (if a recruiter had 10 CV’s- why would they pick yours?) Hello! How many times have you wondered how do you get your CV noticed? I use an analogy (which is often true) which makes my clients focus and have a real life (maybe scary) realisation. I say …
Hello! I’m Helen Pretty – your Career Coach and Mentor – Bringing you your next blog – ‘Top 3 tips for an amazing personal statement’. Thank you for taking a step forward to your job search. Your personal statement is that section of your application (normally found on your CV) that brings to life …
Hello! I’m Helen Pretty – your Career Coach and Mentor. Firstly thank you for taking the first step to changing your job, stepping up in your career and being proactive in your job search! In this blog I talk about the expectations of a career coach. The Oxford dictionary’s definition of a coach is …
I bet you want to know how to find the motivation to search for a new job? Thank you for taking an interest in your career! I want to share with you some ways to build your toolkit. This blog is about how to find the motivation to search for a new job. Let’s say …
Hey, Here is my career journey… so far! If you commit to a mentoring package with me, then I ask you to discuss your career journey and how you got to where you are today! I thought it would be a great idea if I shared the same discussion with you Recently I was …
What are your top 5? Hey there Helen- what do you mean?! My top 5 favourite foods…NOPE! My top 5 favourite excuses to call in sick for work?… NOPE! Your top 5 Personality Traits- What makes you- YOU- Unique, brilliant and ultimately right for this Job!? This is what an interviewer, recruitment agent, …
Setting SMART goals and Objectives! So you want to have a new job? And you know what area you want to work in. But you have no idea how to do it and get there? You’re reading this blog for a reason – firstly thank you! Secondly – I can help you get that …