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Audit Trainee (School leaver) Review

at BDO

School Leaver Programme

Audit

Glasgow

Review Submitted: October 2025

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Helping with work on Audits
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the variety in my work and enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes i feel like i learn something new every day in my work

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive ample support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think the training does 50% of the job as i learn properly on the job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes there are plenty of things to get involved with

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great support and a really professional environment. A really great programme and you are really encouraged to keep developing and have a growth mindset
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Be yourself and really focus on the core values of the company and how they apply to you. Try not to get too nervous when it comes to interviews as it is really just a convorstaion
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