Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am heavily involved with the team and sometimes go out to client meetings. I have worked on a number of various projects with all the people in my team.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed patience and being able to concentrate for a longer period of time. I have definitely learned more about tax and accounting which was an obvious learning path. I have become more confident to talk to people and voice my opinion

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do enjoy it - but it does get very tiring. I wouldn't swap this experience for anything else.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is quite well organised, sometimes it does get a bit messy as a lot of people are involved and many don't stick to times so sometimes courses may be hard to understand when they are etc.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My coach at BDO is the best. I have a very good relationship with her and I can talk to her about anything. I have received a lot of support from the whole team.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have had some support, there is so much that they can do.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I definitely think its made a big difference - the tutors are very high quality.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Sometimes there are some networking events but I think there should be more, especially within the bubble.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It can help to build your confidence no matter what type of person you are.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Just be yourself! If you are not you may not like the company and the company may not want someone like you (in the nicest way)


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

London

February 2020


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