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Skills for Success: Forvis Mazars Work Experience

Job sector: Accounting, Banking & Finance

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Overview

Embark on an exciting journey through Professional Services with Forvis Mazars. Dive into a range of fascinating careers, and discover the skills you’ll need to excel in each area. Connect with industry experts during Springpod Sessions, test your ability with activities and quizzes and reflect on your journey so far.

What’s Included

This varied programme will introduce you to a wide range of areas within professional services - from tax and accounting to consulting, audit and assurance. 


You’ll learn about these areas through the lens of written, interactive and video content, allowing you to digest the information at your own pace. What’s more, you’ll get to grips with the skills needed to excel in your career, and discover how to put the skills and expertise learned, into practice.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

An Introduction to Forvis Mazars

What is the professional services industry and who are Forvis Mazars? In this introductory module, we’ll demystify professional services and uncover why it’s a great space to work in. Then, we’ll dive into the Forvis Mazars approach and their company culture and values.

A Career in Professional Services

Selecting the right career can be a challenge… So, how do you make it easier? In this module, you’ll learn about the areas within professional services, and you’ll discover which one best suits you. Hear from the professionals themselves in our first Springpod Session, and complete your first activity.

Developing Your Skills

How do you identify the skills you need, and how do you develop them? Let’s tackle the art of mastering interpersonal skills and communication, analysis and interpretation and problem-solving in this module, before you tune into an exciting skills workshop.

Skills In Practice

How do you put the skills you have into practice? In this module, you’ll discover how to build on the foundations you’ve got, and how a career at Forvis Mazars could help you apply your skills.

Getting Career-Ready

What early career pathways are available at Forvis Mazars, and what are the entry routes like? Let’s break down the application process and hear some useful hints and tips.

Employability Skills

What are ‘employability skills’, and why do we need them? In this module, we’ll examine the importance of soft skills in the world of work, and dive into the ones that’ll help you thrive at Forvis Mazars
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
28 October 2024 - 15 June 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Skills for Success: Forvis Mazars Work Experience

Job sector: Accounting, Banking & Finance

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
28 October 2024 - 15 June 2025

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