Work Experience Candidate - Advisory Evaluative Forensics Review
at BDO
Insight Day
Accounting
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!
3.6/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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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
My virtual experience involved a lot of interactivity with the 4 different streams of the business - as well as different tips and hints into how I can progress my career through school leaver apprenticeships as well as develop a business acumen.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
5/5
I really liked the experience because there was a lot of information which was concise and accurate - allowing me to gain a coherent and holistic insight into how the business operates both within the company and with clients (as well as team collaboration with NGOs).
How well organised was your virtual experience?
4/5
It was very well organised and split into a whole clear timetable on two different platforms which were easy to navigate through.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It really helped in giving me more information on accounting and helping me overcome that uncertainty on whether or not it is a really interesting path to take (which it is!).
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No - it was a free virtual work experience. However there was a lot of great merchandise that was sent over for us to use.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
5/5
I learnt a lot about how to network and be unique - as well as being able to express yourself and make sure you are seen on different platforms. I also learnt the art of communication and resilience.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I learnt a lot about the BDO mottos and the idea of “be yourself” - different organic communities have been created on that basis and being able to express yourself freely (not change). It’s a great work environment.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
There were several opportunities for networking as there were many teams calls face to face with members of the early in careers team - as well as that we were able to network with members of the 4 streams Tax, Advisory, BS&O, Audit through the different platforms.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
- The culture within the company is great with a lot of charity work and volunteering
- The way they project themselves is so professional and willing to incorporate everyone
- It is an international business and they use their global influence very well
- The way they project themselves is so professional and willing to incorporate everyone
- It is an international business and they use their global influence very well
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
- Put forward the skills that you have learnt and make sure you back them up with examples as evidence - communication, resilience etc
- Be concise and willing
- Research a bit about the company and it’s values beforehand
- Be Yourself :)
- Be concise and willing
- Research a bit about the company and it’s values beforehand
- Be Yourself :)
