Application tips for entry level positions

We provide these application tips to help you to prepare for applying for a position with Bentleys.

Build a quality resume

• Organise your information
• Highlight your strengths and experiences include the extra skills you've gained along the way 
•  PROOF READ it! Clerical errors can be costly 

Prepare for the interview

Find out as much as you can about Bentleys from:

• Our web site and brochures
• University careers offices and faculties
• Bentleys employees
• Colleagues and professional networks

 Be interested!

• Review examples of questions likely to be asked of you and practice answering them
  • Why public accounting?
  • Why Bentleys?
  • What aspects of accounting and business advising are you most interested in?  And, least?
  • What were your University grades and achievements?
  • What are your extracurricular activities and interests?
  • Work background and experience, what have you contributed to other organisations?
  • Long-term career goals?

 Be prepared with questions you should ask of Bentleys

• Firm growth
• Industry trends
• Variety of experience
• Average promotion time
• Work atmosphere
• Salaries
•  Organise your thoughts
  • For graduates: attend pre-interview functions; career fairs and social
  • Introduce yourself
  • Ask questions
  • Show interest
  • Gain experience
  • Interview with other public firms & companies
  • Improve your skills
  • Widen your perspective

At the Bentleys Interview

• What the interviewer is assessing:
  • Enthusiasm
  • Verbal and nonverbal skills
  • Technical ability
  • Study and work habits
  • Degree of interest in firm
  • Presentation
• Play the part
  • Look professional by dressing professionally, neatly and cleanly
  • Maintain good eye contact and have a firm handshake
  • Focus on the interview and interviewer
  • Be yourself - we expect you to be a little nervous!
  • Get a good nights' sleep
• Find out about whether Bentleys is right for you
  • Ask questions or get more information
  • Try to decide if this is the type of firm you want to work for

After the Interview

• Send a thank you note - a detail that can make the difference between you and someone else
• Review your impressions - is Bentleys the firm for you?

The Offer

• Read it carefully
• Follow up with the Bentleys recruiter
• Communicate your decision process to the recruiter

The Big Decision

• Only you can make this decision
• Look at the big picture
• Think about:
  • Office culture
  • Personalities of those in your team
  • Travel
  • Career path
  • Firm growth
  • Your overall expectations and our expectations

From all the team at Bentleys we wish you luck!

• Apply now for a position at Bentleys
• View current vacancies 
• Hear from some of our staff
• Find out more about why Bentleys is right for you