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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
4/5
It involved learning more about BDO and what they do as a business. They taught us about the culture at BDO and the different job opportunities can be given at BDO by completing a apprenticeship. They also showed how doing something in one firm doesn’t mean you just stay there and you are able to move and do different things at BDO
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
3/5
I enjoyed it a lot as I learnt a lot about BDO and what different thing you can do in accounting. I also enjoyed it as there wasn’t any technical issues making the experience a lot better and much more productive week of learning. Meeting new people made it enjoyable as well
How well organised was your virtual experience?
4/5
It was very well organised with a set plan for each day which made it more productive. Everything that was needed for the week was given and the links that I needed to use where given before the classes that we joined. They also gave us a book and pen so that we could write what we were learning
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It helped a lot as it showed me what working in accountancy would be like and making it an easier decision to make therefore. This is because it showed me that I wanted to work in accountancy and showed me how working there would be a great experience and would pay well
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
No i wasn’t it was a week we’re I learned more about the business
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
4/5
I learnt more about BDO as a company and more about being confident in my decision making and being able to work in a team more comfortable. I also became more confident in interviews and being able to do my presentation at a much better pace. This is what I’ve learned
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about the culture at BDO and about how everyone is welcome to be who they are there and that they won’t be judged. To work there the culture would be very good as there is a good team cohesion between everyone that works there making it good.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes there was many opportunities to meet new people which made it very enjoyable . These where in small groups with you working together to do things. These groups would then be changes around so you could meet even more people throughout the week. During lunch you could have one on one meetings with people
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As the experience was very good and it would also help them decide what they want to do in the future and also meet new people. I would also recommend it as it shows what BDO does as a business and what accountancy is like so that they will know if they like it or not
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
I would give them the advice to be themselves and make the most of the week as it is only a short time and that they shouldn’t feel afraid to ask any sort of question. I would also tell them to be prepared to learn more about BDO and accountancy
