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!
4.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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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
A week packed with presentations, mentoring and a project. An opportunity to get to know BDO, some members of staff, talk to fellow students and get an insight into accounting.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, I am so glad I applied and it was much better than I was expecting it to be given that is was completely virtual. I am very keen on becoming a member of BDO once I have finished my a-levels.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
5/5
Very organised. It is clear that the EiC team planned this week thoroughly to make it as engaging and as interesting as possible for us students.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
I am now confident in taking the apprenticeship route over university, and I would very much like for it to be BDO that takes me on.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
5/5
To think more about my personal brand and others first impressions about me, to have a better understanding of the different streams in accounting and a chance to expand my network.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Very much, we got to hear from a range of staff at all different career levels from junior to partners. BDO's culture is something I want to be a part of.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes! Every session was meeting new employees or getting a chance to network with fellow students.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture is amazing and just in one week I got a clear insight into how valuable the employees are to the company and they pride themselves on making sure everyone is being themselves and have a comfortable working environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Be Yourself!
