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We had two days of learning about the company and what they do from employees and HR. Then we had a group presentation, buddy sessions with employees and finally an interview on the last day of the experience.
The insight week consisted of 5 days and on each day we would learn about the different sectors of the program with people from the company telling us about their work and what it's like to work there.
Got an insight of a professional services firm. Worked on a CSR presentation with other students. Networked with partners at BDO UK LLP
Participated in talks concerning external audit and personal work ethic. Finally completed a group project after a couple of days of work which improved my understanding of BDO and the services it provides. Furthermore, at the end of the week, I was interviewed and queried about my desired future with BDO.
various different webinars and training sessions, relating to chosen service line different opportunities to ask questions to other trainees and seniors
Provided students a chance to learn more about the culture of the firm
Several presentations day by day and a group project to work on as part of the insight.
It involved hearing from BDO employees on what the company is like. We could ask them anything we wanted and would always receive great answers. There were presentations and activities intended to aid and reflection and even understand ourselves better.
I was given an insight to what to would be like to work for BDO and also the different career avenues that are available. I learnt about the diversity and inclusion and also what would be required an an employee at BDO
Presentors from BDO introducing the firms culture and different career streams. Detailed information about the recruitment process with tips. Q & A Section for any questions to be answered from the audience.
Gave an overview of the various roles availiable for graduates at BDO including Audit, Tax, Business Advisor Etc
Explored the different divisions
We had many different sessions from leading experts in the industry. Everything from audit training, personal brand, professionals qualifications and digital mindset. Also, we had a lot of opportunities to speak to people already working at the company on various levels. Not only that but we got the chance to network with other interns as well and we had a CSR group project at the end.
Over the course of a week, attend various insight sessions about BDO, personal skills development, and your selected team (tax/audit/advisory, etc.), and network with other participants. A group presentation project was involved.
Involved various audit training sessions, self-development workshops, networking with trainees and partners as well as an assessed group project focused on Corporate Social Responsibility.
We listened to various members of BDO about their own opinion of the company and the benefits of working their. We also had a group project to complete and other activities to attend virtually like the personal development talk by Lola
Provided an opportunity to learn of the accountancy and business industry, whilst also experiencing first hand the culture and values of BDO. Learn how the company operates and helps the wider community. On a day-to-day basis, we were involved in networking sessions with other interns and provided with the opportunity to speak to trainees. Also attend lectures on the basics/foundations of auditing.
There were plenty of presentations about the firm and opportunities to talk to buddies who currently work in the stream for which you applied. There were workshops on personal branding and wellbeing There was a group project to create a presentation which was assessed. There was also an interview with a partner or director for the apprenticeship or graduate scheme depending on where you are in your education journey.
There were sessions on personal development, insight into Audit, and insight into the culture of BDO. We were also split into groups for a group task and had an interview with a partner at the end of week. The week was very well structured and we had loads of breaks between sessions
Each day started at 9:30 and was broken into individual sessions with presentations, training, networking, or a group project. There was also some training specific to whichever stream you applied for on two of the days. The day ended around 3:30 or 4 usually.
