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BDO

Black Heritage Review

at BDO

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

3.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of Experience
3.8/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Company Culture
3/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
I learnt about all the departments in BDO. I also had workshops with internal and external providers on various topics e.g. career planning, wellbeing etc.
I interacted with employees during organised lunches. I interacted with other participants in networking sessions and the social.
Worked on a CSR project within a team.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Extremely helpful. I can now make more informed decisions on my career path.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Networking
Using MS Teams
Teamwork
Personal branding
Commercial awareness
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It has a very good culture. This may actually be the most attractive part of the company. Our CSR project was directly linked to the volunteer scheme they have. I was able to meet the BAME network and we were introduced to mentors and buddies.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
The virtual experience was okay.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at BDO
4/5
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO
Go for it!
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