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Question 21 of 25 for our Accounting Clerk Mock Interview

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Question 21 of 25

When given a new bookkeeping assignment, how do you approach it?

In other words, what steps do you take to figure out how to do something new? If you're provided training, do you take notes? If you're not provided training, do you watch a video, read blogs, or conduct an internet search to determine your course of action? Do you seek other people in your department who can help you learn? Or do you crack open an old textbook to help you figure it out? The interviewer simply wants to hear that you're willing to take on a challenge and will determine a way to get the job done. Go ahead and share your approach.

If you've never had a bookkeeping assignment, describe another challenge you had to figure out and discuss that.

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  • 21. When given a new bookkeeping assignment, how do you approach it?

      How to Answer

      In other words, what steps do you take to figure out how to do something new? If you're provided training, do you take notes? If you're not provided training, do you watch a video, read blogs, or conduct an internet search to determine your course of action? Do you seek other people in your department who can help you learn? Or do you crack open an old textbook to help you figure it out? The interviewer simply wants to hear that you're willing to take on a challenge and will determine a way to get the job done. Go ahead and share your approach.

      If you've never had a bookkeeping assignment, describe another challenge you had to figure out and discuss that.

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019

      Entry Level

      "Whenever I'm given a new project that I'm not trained for, I immediately start researching how others have completed similar tasks. I'd ask my supervisor for the specifics they want and start with outlining the process before detailing everything."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019

      Answer Example

      "The first thing I do is get the scope of the project, exactly what my manager is looking for, and then I conduct internet research and ask some of my colleagues how to best present my data."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019

      Experienced

      "I always start a project by creating a project plan or outlining how it needs to be done, what must be included, and any additional resources I may need to complete the project. Being prepared is the best way to ensure you give your manager exactly what they're looking for."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on February 4th, 2019