Black Heritage Virtual Summer Insight ProgrammE Review

by BDO

Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • 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.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • We got to do a group presentation which definitely honed my teamwork skills. Furthermore, presenting to members of the BDO team meant we had to utilise confidence and put our presentation skills to use.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was really great as we were told what characteristics and skills were needed for each role. This helped us attendees identify which role suits us and our goals. This in tandem with the self reflection activities certainly helped to clarify some of the career options available.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • It was very welcoming and friendly. The employees were always open for a chat and were very understanding when it came to tech issues.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
  • I really enjoyed the virtual experience as it was structured really well and had a variety of activities and presentations.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at BDO
  • 5/5

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


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO
  • Just be confident to ask any questions and make note of anything important you hear


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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2021


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