Black Heritage Insight Programme Review

by BDO

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • This programme gave an insight into advisory, tax services and audit services. There were a combination of q&a sessions and group activities which allows you to be immersed into the BDO culture and meet many professionals.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • This programme allows you to practice networking and teamwork skills while also gaining valuable insight into different career paths.


  • 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
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • Every speaker from BDO was extremely friendly and welcoming, answering every single question that we had. The answers were all in depth and very helpful. We learn about various roles within each service in BDO and gain an insight into what each day will consist of as well as the challenges and perks of each role.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Everyone was very friendly and helpful, always ensuring we knew exactly what to do and where to be. Staff members were always willing to help when we are having any technical problems. There was a extremely positive environment created and the EIC team were very encouraging which eased any nerves.


  • 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 insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight especially with it being a black heritage programme as I met many people from the firm who were from different backgrounds and had their own unique experiences across their career.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

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

  • 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
  • Apply! The firm is very helpful and friendly. Everyone is open to answering any questions you have and the information you gain is very valuable.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

August 2023


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