Accountant Review

by BDO

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Rating

2.2/5
  • About You
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.3
  • Everything Else
    1.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was interesting to learn the different aspects of Accounting. I learnt that it wasn't just straight forward accounting but three different sectors.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were all welcomed and made to feel as one. We were all treated equally and fairly.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • It was mostly an informative session and so support wasn't required. However, when it was needed it was given to us.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It aided me in my decision not to work in accounting. I was useful to learn the different aspects and so If I did decide to go into accounting than I could made an educated choice.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was all well structured, with introductions at the start and a quiz to summarise. We had a quiz at the end which was completely irrelevant but still summed up the day.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was a really friendly atmosphere. Employees as well as other attendees were all very kind and helpful.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • None.

    1/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Partly.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Wasn't based on company culture.

    1/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It aided me in my decision on whether accounting was a viable career choice.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • There was no reimbursement required.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, over lunch.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were only some over lunch.

    1/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Maybe, depending on how interested they were.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

South West

August 2013

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