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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I found the day very informative and enjoyable. I enjoyed listening to the trainees talk about their daily activities and their experiences of the application process. This was followed by a business activity to give us an idea as to what to expect in an assessment centre. The afternoon session was based around hints and tips around the application and what BDO looks for.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt extremely valued. I initially signed up for the Manchester Office Insight day but was transferred to the Leeds one. BDO contacted me and were willing to reimburse my costs. This showed me that they value anyone who attends these sessions as future trainees.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was always a member of staff available to help with any queries. There was sufficient guidance and support given as to what tasks needed to be undertaken.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I did not necessarily develop any skills, however, the commercial awareness talk really gave a good insight as to what to research and look into.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The day was very well structured. It began with a general talk about BDO as to who they are and their values. This was followed by trainees talking about their day-to-day activities and experiences. Next was a business task designed around a company of your choice and what you feel their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are. After lunch the afternoon was based on the application process and what BDO are looking for.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was a very relaxed and calm atmosphere, which was reflective of the firms culture. The trainees were very down to earth and seemed to enjoy their job.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Not applicable.

    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?
  • Extremely helpful, the trainees talk regarding their roles was very helpful in understanding as to what I will expect.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Extremely. Although the firm is not one of the 'big four' the firm works with major clients in a more friendly and calm atmosphere. The trainees seemed to very normal people and had a good work life balance.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Extremely. I already came to the day knowing I wanted to get involved in tax and the day re-enforced my decision.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed for my travels.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • This was the only part of the day that let me down. There were 4 tables and only 3 trainees (1 of which came during lunch). They tended to stay on one table and not move around and I felt some people on my table did not benefit from this.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Networking was done over lunch, but as stated above it could have been better.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes I spoke to the trainees as to what they get involved in after work. There seems to be a very good social atmosphere at work where all ideas are welcome.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Most definitely. Days like these give a very good insight (as the name suggests) as to what the firm is like, how they are different to their competitors and what their culture is like and whether you would fit into it.

    3/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit

North West

November 2014


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