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BDO

Trainee Review

at BDO

Insight Day

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

2.8/5 - Overview of the Experience
3/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your Insight involved:
4/5
It involved a range of talks about the different sectors at BDO and insight on what BDO do as a firm and as a network.
To what extent did you enjoy your Insight?
3/5
I really enjoyed my insight because it gave me a good view on what it would be like to work in BDO if I decide to go work there.
How well organised was your Insight?
3/5
It was very organised as the links had the timings, the groups and the names of the people leading the sessions which was very useful.
How much did your Insight help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
It helped a bit as it gave me an insight on what finance would be like if I decide to go into it. Thanks to all the advice that was given by all the members at BDO.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your Insight?
3/5
I learnt how to promote myself as best as I can in the personal branding sessions as well as lots of other good skills like communication and team work skills.

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
3/5
I learned a lot about how BDO works and how strong a team there is and that if I do work there I will get all the support that I need.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, there were lots of opportunities for networking as we had many sessions and had different opportunities to communicate with other candidates.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a great company that it is really supportive and helps you even if you decide not to work at BDO
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
I would say to keep your mind open and just ask questions no matter how stupid they might be because in the end you are only helping yourselves more and maybe others who are to scared to ask questions themselves.
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