How to Answer: What areas could you improve to be a better accountant? What are you currently doing to improve your skills?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Cost Accountant job interview.
18. What areas could you improve to be a better accountant? What are you currently doing to improve your skills?
How to Answer
Everyone has room for improvement in some area of their career. Be honest with the hiring manager on where you feel that you could expand your knowledge. Be sure to keep your answer positive and avoid criticizing yourself to the point that you no longer look like a strong candidate.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"As a recent graduate, I am aware that there are many things for me to learn in this industry. I am willing to do everything it takes to become well skilled as a cost accountant. This includes taking additional workshops, furthering my formal education, and finding a mentor in this industry."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I feel that an area I could improve in would be my level of knowledge and ability in Excel. I am an intermediate user, however; there is a plethora of things that I do not know yet. I have signed up to take a weekend course starting in March."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Experienced
"Since my career start, over eighteen years ago, I have had to learn many technological advancements in the accounting realm. I feel that I can always improve in this area as it's ever-changing. Could you share with me the programs that you use here? I would be happy to get a start on training in this area."
Written by Rachelle Enns