Insight Day Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The day had a variety of activities to make the day fun and interesting.

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

    • All of the staff wanted to make the day a valuable experience for me and valued my input in all activities.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I received lots of careers guidance and was able to speak directly to staff in different areas of the business. Staff also helped during activities.

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

    • The activities enabled me to practice my presentation skills and team working skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The information I received was very valuable in choosing an area for me to do an internship in.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Due to illness of the day's leader there were some periods of long waiting but other than that it was good.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was relaxed which made in easy to ask questions and not be afraid to make mistakes during the activities.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As it just an insight day, I was not expecting any personal training or development.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was able to speak directly to staff members from audit, corporate finance and tax which gave me a good understanding of the role.

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

    • It was useful in understanding the company culture and the day to day running of the business.

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

    • Very valuable- I felt the content I received from employees was real and unbiased due to the relaxed atmosphere. I was able to ask the questions I wanted to.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was not reimbursed expenses but I was provided with a parking space in a secure car park.

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

    • There was opportunities through out the day and also in an informal setting at lunch time.

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

    • Not applicable for a one day insight.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes I was told by employees over lunch about football teams and quizes.

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

    • One of the best insights I have been to as there were not many people there so it was easy to get one to one time to speak to employees.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

August 2013

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