insight / work experience Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

I learnt about the BDO core values and what different sectors were offered if we were to work at BDO in the future. I also had the opportunity to chat to staff members.

9/10

2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

I improved my communication and team work skills. I also learn a lot more about how to use LinkedIn, what to say in an interview as well as CV

9/10

3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

I wish the work experience would have been in real life. Despite this I had a lot of fun

7/10

4. How well organised was your work experience?

the work experience was very organized. I had different activities each day and was given a timetable and sent all the links. However, there were sometimes some technical issues.

9/10

5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

I think this is BDO's most strongest point as we got to chat with several staff members in small groups in which they answered openly and they had a few sessions on BDO's values and such.

10/10

6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

It helped me narrow down what I do not want to do in the future definitely but I am still not entirely sure what I would like to pursue in the future. The staff did give very helpful advice

9/10

7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

I was not paid but I did get some merchandise

2/10

8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

there were a lot of networking opportunities and I met other employees who were all very friendly

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Overall, I had a very good experience during the insight week and learnt a lot.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?