Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
4/5
- Attending workshops focusing on employability skills and personal branding.
- Practicing video interviews.
- Learning about how BDO operates and gaining an understanding of the different streams.
- Researching a charity before creating a presentation as part of a team.
- Connecting with current employees at the firm and other candidates.
- Practicing video interviews.
- Learning about how BDO operates and gaining an understanding of the different streams.
- Researching a charity before creating a presentation as part of a team.
- Connecting with current employees at the firm and other candidates.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
4/5
The programme is great for learning more about the industry in which BDO operates. I enjoyed meeting with the other candidates and speaking to employees.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
5/5
It was very well structured with a mix of sessions on Hopin and Microsoft Teams. I had a clear timetable for each day and it was easy to follow.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
It helped me learn about what a career in the professional services industry is like on a day to day basis. I got perspectives from current trainees and school leavers.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
This programme was entirely virtual, no paid work took place. On invitation to the programme I received BDO branded merchandise including a hoodie and water bottle.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
4/5
- Employability skills
- Personal branding
- Interview skills
- Presentation practice
- Personal branding
- Interview skills
- Presentation practice
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
The programme included sessions specifically focused on the corporate culture including its 'BUILD' framework. I got to ask plenty of questions to employees from each business stream which gave a good picture of what working for BDO entails.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, I have vastly improved my LinkedIn network by connecting with BDO employees and other candidates.
The Hopin platform used had a networking feature that allowed me to speak to others taking part on the programme. I had several opportunities to talk to employees.
The Hopin platform used had a networking feature that allowed me to speak to others taking part on the programme. I had several opportunities to talk to employees.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have completed several virtual programmes, BDO's was by far the best put together with opportunities to learn, network and collaborate on a group presentation. Despite taking place online everyone was involved and it was very interactive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Ensure you have a steady internet connection.
