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BDO

Audit Insight Week Review

at BDO

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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.
Involved various audit training sessions, self-development workshops, networking with trainees and partners as well as an assessed group project focused on Corporate Social Responsibility.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Extremely informative especially as an undergraduate trying to decide what career path I want to go into.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my communication skills through networking with various trainees and partners. Through the group project, I have also improved my collaborative skills. Through self-development workshops, I’ve also learnt more about developing both my strengths and weakness.
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?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was welcoming and both trainees and partners were willing to help and answer any questions I had.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I did enjoy it, I would have preferred it was in-person but given the circumstances, BDO was able to cover a lot in the week.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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
Make sure to research the company, the culture and its values. You could also reach out to current trainees on LinkedIn for any questions you have.
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