The following is a Graduate Review for Kent County Council.
Kent County Council scores 3.8/5 based on 168 reviews.
All reviews are based exclusively on results of feedback from employees from Kent County Council. Employees are asked to rate Kent County Council on a wide range of work place topics, which is broken down through star ratings on the right hand side.
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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?
Best
- The opportunity for growth and development. This includes the opportunity to study for a Level 7 Accountancy Qualification which is an amazing opportunity and one which I did not think I would be able to complete after finishing University.
- The flexibility. My working hours/arrangements allow for lots of flexibility in terms of where I work from, when I start and finish work etc. provided that I meet my contracted hours each week. This allows me to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- My team. My colleagues are really easy to get along with and are very knowledgeable in their areas. This means I feel comfortable going to anyone and asking for help should I need it.
Worst
- Due to not having a finance background, there are some things that I may initially struggle to get my head around and this may mean I take longer to complete some tasks at first. This isn't anything to do with my role or the company but due to my own abilities. However, as I stated previously, my role allows me to complete a professional accountancy qualification and so I will receive this background knowledge and will hopefully be able to remove this as a negative aspect of my job.
What is the annual salary for this role?
Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Current salary: £25,000 - £27,000
What hours do you actually work, on average?
Start: 08:00
Finish: 16:00
What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?
Ensure your CV is up-to-date and is tailored towards the job description of the job you are applying for. This does not mean lying on your CV, but ensuring the skills and behaviours you have acquired are linked towards the job application. I would also really think about what it is about this job and this company that attracts you and why you would like to work for that company. Finally, do not rush the application. Take the time to put thought in to your answers and ensure they use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.
Do you have any interview tips?
Prepare well. This may mean going back over your application and reminding yourself of answers as well as researching the company and what the day to day job may entail. Ensure you prepare for many situational judgment questions as this is often how an employer will determine if you will fit in well in their team and if you have the correct skills and behaviours required for this job. Finally, make sure you ask the employer some questions. This is also an interview for you to get to know the company and potentially your new role so ensure you ask a few questions regarding the work environment/culture, what the average day may look like etc.
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