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?
  • research about the BDO values


Details

Work Experience

Accounting

Oxford

August 2022


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