Year 12 Virtual Insight Week Review
at BDO
Insight Day
Accounting
London, UK
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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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:
5/5
An action-packed five day work experience which involved presentations about the company, personal branding training, a wellbeing workshop, a chance to network with other students and an introductory course to Audit! We were given many opportunities to interact with BDO employees and ask questions and also made presentations in groups.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed this virtual experience from BDO; it was so interactive that you didn't even feel like you were sitting alone in your room! So much useful information was provided and the week was very well organised. A brilliant opportunity to develop all sorts of skills and learn.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
5/5
The programme was very well organised. Emails were sent out before the programme with help and guidance on the platforms that they were going to use. There was also a lot of punctuality in terms of start times of sessions and BDO staff were quick to reply to any queries.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
1/5
The virtual experience helped me immensely in terms of what profession I would like to go into and what company too. This is all due to BDO staff describing and explaining their own experiences in the profession and because of the helpful course we were given that briefly introduced Audit.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
We were not paid or reimbursed for this experience as it was virtual, but we would have been reimbursed for costs if the experience was in real life. Nevertheless, BDO did kindly send out hoodies, bottles, pens and notepads to all their participants which was a wonderful gesture to make.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
4/5
We were given an introduction to Audit by internal training providers, which gave us the chance to briefly learn about bookkeeping and Audit. A personal branding training session was also delivered to help us realise the skills we have and how they match for the role we're applying for.
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 huge amount on the company's culture- not only because of the presentations delivered on their values and culture, but also because I had the chance to experience the amazing company culture first-hand throughout the week. All staff would say it's a great place to work.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Despite the programme being virtual, there were plenty of opportunities to network with other students. This was done through speed networking events, group presentations, social activities like treasure hunts and breakout rooms in sessions. It was lovely meeting people from all areas and backgrounds and even potentially meeting future colleagues!
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend BDO to a friend as everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They truly did the best they could to make our week as fun and informative as possible. Overall, it is just an incredible and supportive company with an amazing culture and organised departments.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
My tips would be:
-Attend BDO insight events (look out for these on their website)
-Research the company thoroughly before your interview
-Don't be afraid to reach out to BDO employees on LinkedIn (they are all very friendly!)
-Be yourself at the assessment centre- your personality is valued here!
-Attend BDO insight events (look out for these on their website)
-Research the company thoroughly before your interview
-Don't be afraid to reach out to BDO employees on LinkedIn (they are all very friendly!)
-Be yourself at the assessment centre- your personality is valued here!
