Technical geniuses who struggle with interpersonal relationships, like the characters from The Big Bang Theory, could find themselves on the outer if they neglect to brush up on their people skills. Picture: Channel 9 Source: Supplied
THE days of the geek could be numbered with staff in traditional "boring jobs'' increasingly required to have people skills to survive in the office.
Accountancy firms are increasingly searching for people able to build relationships and management abilities - ahead of technical geniuses who struggle with interpersonal relationships.
The improvement of accountancy software together with the development of search engines has meant many accountancy candidates only need look technically "competent'' in front of the client. Building good relationships is the most important thing.
Accountancy firm Collins SBA principal Sean Devenish said the idea of the reclusive accountancy geek was valid in the past, but progressive firms are changing that.
"I've been stuck in those social situations where people say: 'Accountancy is so boring. Why did you go into it? ','' he said.
"Where accountancy is going is far more exciting and demands a much higher calibre of person.
"You are managing a client relationship now and they are coming to you for advice. It's not just spitting out technical answers to them.''
Mr Devinsh added that workers who used to be able to quote obscure corners of tax law are becoming increasingly obsolete because the average Joe can find most of that information on Google.
Melinda Garcia is a research and development psychologist at One Test, a company which conducts psychometric testing for employers to find the best candidates.
"Certainly in the space of emotional intelligence and soft skills there has definitely been an increased interest from employers,'' she said.
"With emotional intelligence a lot of research now that is talking about how important it is for any role - whether that be customer facing or in sales or leadership.
"These sorts of social and communication skills are quite critical in the accountancy world.''
The idea of the reclusive accountancy geek was valid in the past, but progressive firms are changing that.
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