Bookkeeper Mock Interview
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Question 13 of 30
Why did you want to become a bookkeeper?
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Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
This question is a way for the interviewer to find out a little bit about what makes you tick. Be honest and direct - don't give a phony answer that the interviewer will see through.
Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
"Since I was young, I have always liked math and have been good with numbers. I took an accounting class in high school and really enjoyed it - the concepts came naturally to me. I also aspire to be a key contributor to an organization, and I know that the bookkeeper role is visible to leadership."
I am a CPA with over 12 years of bookkeeping experience.
When I was a child, I realized that math always comes easy to me. I remember being advanced in my studies and having to take math classes with the other students. I have always loved working with numbers. When I discovered there was a way to work with numbers and make an income, I knew bookkeeping was the job for me.
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My fascination with numbers dates back as far as I can remember.
In my senior year of high school, it was obvious to me that I wanted to work in a field where I could utilize my math skills.
Although there were other areas I could have pursued, I made the right decision by becoming a bookkeeper.
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Nice! It's great that you've always been interested in math and numbers. Take it a bit further and tie in some of your personality traits and strengths to show the interviewer why you're meant to be a bookkeeper. Are you naturally organized or detail-oriented? Are you motivated and able to power through tedious tasks? Beyond your fascination with numbers, what other qualities of yours make you perfect for this role? Building out your answer with these details will make it more impactful. Good job!
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