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How to interview for soft skills

Hosted by Courtney Vien

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It’s increasingly important for accountants to have soft skills such as problem-solving acumen, flexibility, and the ability to communicate well. Rian Powell, senior director of recruiting at Chicago-area staffing and recruiting firm LaSalle Network, explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates’ soft skills.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The most important soft skills accounting employers are looking for.
  • How to evaluate soft skills during a job interview.
  • How firms can recruit recent college grads.
  • How job candidates can showcase their soft skills in an interview.

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