Ben discusses distinguishing behavioural assessments from psychometric tests. They often come at the end of the recruitment funnel and involve direct observation of behaviour in scenarios simulating job roles. They can be group or individual exercises, online or in-person, and vary in complexity. Preparation includes understanding assessment criteria and company values.
Resources include Ben's website (https://www.Sten10.com) and the Association for Business Psychology's site (https://www.abp.org.uk)
24 Oct 2025
The Strategic CFO – Leading Beyond the Numbers
2 Oct 2025
Careerwise: is there such a thing as zero experience?
Neville emphasizes highlighting transferable skills and motivation on LinkedIn and CVs, using headlines to position oneself as an aspiring accountant or financial analyst. He suggests using the STAR method to describe projects and competencies. Neville advises including voluntary work, sports, and extracurricular activities to demonstrate relevant skills. He also recommends networking on LinkedIn, obtaining recommendations, and tailoring CVs to job descriptions. The key is to frame experiences effectively to showcase relevant competencies and personal qualities.
Find out more about Neville's company on his website (https://www.cv-writers.org.uk)
20 Jun 2025
Careerwise: Are you ready for an MBA?
MBA Admissions Manager Eoghan O’Sullivan interviews Director Siobhan Blackwell about the MBA experience, revealing how it facilitates career transitions and offers unexpected opportunities for growth.
21 May 2025
Careerwise: psychometric testing
Ben explains that psychometric tests measure personality, motivation, and reasoning skills, often used to predict job performance. These tests can eliminate up to 70% of applicants. Ben emphasizes the importance of understanding job requirements and the candidate's personality fit. He advises candidates to prepare, ask about test types, and not to cheat, as it can lead to rejection. He also mentions the potential use of AI in testing, which is still under experimentation.
Find out more at his company website Sten 10 (https://www.sten10.com)
Fort more about business psychology visit The Association for Business Psychology (https://www.theabp.org.uk)
Ben's Bio:
I am a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with 25 years’ experience and I am the founder of Sten10 an assessment design consultancy. Sten10 creates high quality and innovative psychological tests to provide insight into behaviour, motivation and personality in recruitment. I have over 25 years' experience working across all areas of Occupational Psychology, including being the Chair of the Association for Business Psychology. I and my team have designed thousands of psychometric tests and I am committed to demystifying the process and allowing people to perform at their best during the selection process.
24 Apr 2025
Careerwise: the art of career planning
Neil and Katie discuss the need for employees to find non-toxic work environments and to plan flexibly, as the average person has seven different careers. Katie shares her personal journey from academia to entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of integrity, authenticity, and flexibility.
12 Mar 2025
Careerwise: Check your mental health
Edel, a coach for accountants, specialising in exam coaching and career coaching, highlights the emotional toll of job hunting, including stress, frustration, and anxiety. She emphasizes recognizing these signs and setting realistic expectations. She also advises breaking tasks into manageable chunks, prioritizing physical health, and seeking support.
Find out more about Ede on her website (www.edelwalsh.ie) or follow her on Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/edel-walsh-student-exam-coach)
16 Jan 2025
Careerwise: First impressions
Nei Johnson and industry experts discuss the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and soft skills in making a strong first impression in the workplace.
18 Dec 2024
A guided meditation
In this special podcast, meditation practitioner and wellbeing expert Ciara McGinley, founder of Finding Quiet, takes you on a short, guided meditation. Allow yourself a few minutes to unwind and feel calm in your busy day.
29 Nov 2024
Careerwise: Making the most of LinkedIn
ACCA Career Wise hosts Caroline Bixby and Neville Rose share actionable LinkedIn optimization tips and discuss the importance of neurodiversity and cover letters in job applications.
28 Oct 2024
Careerwise: The secret to CVs
Neil and guests discuss why it's important to emphasise achievements and tailoring CVs to job descriptions, and why using third-person language is a mistake. They stress the importance of avoiding spelling mistakes and using clear, non-acronym-laden language, and highlight the significance of transferable skills and being honest about one's abilities. The conversation also touches on the role of applicant tracking systems and why a short but clear CV is best.
24 Sept 2024
Careerwise: The truth behind the AI hype
22 Jul 2024
How to be assertive
22 Jul 2024
Managing oversensitivity
22 Jul 2024
How to prioritise
11 Jun 2024
Careerwise: Getting your foot in the door Part 2
22 May 2024
Careerwise: Getting your foot in the door Part 1
In this episode, ACCA Careers editor Neil Johnson chats to recruitment consultants Karen Young, director at Hays and Gareth Cowan, co-founder at Trace Recruitment about getting your foot in the door.
5 May 2023
ACCA Supporting Young Entrepreneurs
ACCA is a proud supporter of the Side Hustle, an initiative supporting young entrepreneurs across the country by Your Game Plan. ACCA Member and business owner Cheryl Sharp speaks to previous runner up Alfie, on how the competition has supported him to set up his successful gardening business. If you have any career problems you want solving, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com
12 Apr 2023
Career success
We speak to ACCA member Sarfraz Nadir to find out about his key steps for career success. You can read articles from Sarfraz here and hereIf you have any career problems you want solving, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com
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