Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Audit in the real estate sector. Carried out calling and casting and checked account values to a consolidation. Made sure that there were no differences between the figures and flagged up those which did not tie through.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Improved excel skills and communication skills.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Found the company very warm and welcoming. Colleagues very helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the programme as it enabled me to make a more informed career decision.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BDO?
  • Very involved and welcomed by the team. Team even wanted me to work with them for an extra week!

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • 2 days of induction/introduction at the start. No training as the programme only lasted 2 weeks. We were assigned counselling managers and buddies who we could talk to if we had any worries or were struggling. Generally well organised. Always had something for me to do.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot of support given. Felt free to ask questions as and when required. Did not feel ashamed by my questions either. Very comfortable atmosphere overall.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • 2 mentors given who we could contact via email or lync. They were supportive and open to any questions or queries we had. Hr and managers were also a email or lync message away.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Was not expecting to be paid so getting a salary was a bonus.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Did not ask about this however I think there are a few social events that run throughout the year. As far as I know there is a football team and netball team.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Felt that the placement was useful and gave me a better understanding of what the job entails. Allows to experience the working life first hand.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Be honest and curious. Interviewers are very friendly. Nothing to be too worried about.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

August 2015


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