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WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS?

​1. My name is David Stevens

2. I saw an advert placed on LinkedIn last week

3. I am an accountant, and I work for Castle Accountants

4. I was based in London

5. I have two brothers and one sister

6. I work in a team of 10

7. Within the next five years, I hope to have more input in the decision-making process and more responsibilities.

8. Yes, I drive

9. I have been in my current position for just over a year.

10. I report directly to a line manager

11. I speak three languages

12. In my spare time, I enjoy running. I try and run at least once a week depending on the weather as I mainly run outdoors.

13. The biggest challenge in my career was when I had to manage an international team, it consisted of 8 members in 6 countries so it wasn't always easy to delegate tasks.

15. I graduated from City University in 1995

16. I am a qualified data analyst.

17. I have over four years experience

18. My surname is spelt STEVENS

19. A cup of coffee would be great

20. White one sugar, please

21. If I am considered for this position, I will bring my time management skills, the ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and capacity to multitask.

22. I can remember a time when I had to deal with a client that was extremely demanding. I had to listen carefully before I spoke and took action demonstrating that I totally understood what the problem was. The client calmed down, and the situation was diffused.

23. Yes, I do have a question, I read online that your business is expanding through Europe, I am particularly keen to know more as you obviously have connected so well with assessing demand.

24. I would prefer not to relocate but if you needed assistance for a shorter period, up to say six months I would be happy to help out.

25. I am looking for a salary that reflects both my qualifications and my level of experience; a figure was quoted on LinkedIn of 50k for the right candidate so that would be realistically what I am looking for.

26. My management style is both hands on and hands off when required; I find that a combination between the two helps me to plan at the same time as assisting my team, showing them that I am willing to get my hands dirty.

27. No, I don't have a preference in team size, I enjoy working in both large and small teams.

28. I am passionate about getting results and being deadline conscious; I believe that deadlines help to motivate people and set goals.