Insight Day Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I found it very interesting and learnt a lot about the conpany through the activities we took part in.

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

    • All staff were extremely friendly and helpful and talked with us throughout the day about their studies and careers.

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

    • A lot of help from staff on what was happening and how to do the tasks that were being carried out.

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

    • Gave a first hand experience of the job and school leavers programme which influenced my decision to complete an application and continue with this career path.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was pre planned and schedule went as planned according to time.

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

    • At times there was a lot to listen to but this was the fundamental part to listen to staff on their journeys and how to apply. However, this did not spoil the atmosphere too much as we could engage with our group and work together.

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

    • Helped a lot in how to write a good application as well as techniques that could be used in future presentations.

    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?

    • Did not see much of a working career as we were in a room for the whole day. But it did seem relaxed and fun for the staff who were with us.

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

    • The company's values were the focus on nearly everything as these are needed to be considered for a BDO application.

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

    • Overall it made clear my decision to apply for a school leavers programme as I was intrigued by the prospects.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travelled by train.

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

    • We were constantly in contact with employees when undertaking activities and also had a chance to network woth employees at lunch and after the insight day was completed.

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

    • A lot of opportunities.

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

    • Staff get together often and also go on yearly trips such as the latest being an Alton Towers day out.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great chance to remove any doubts or a chance to see if a career in this path is your cup of tea or not.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Actuary, Business Operations, Advertising, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Television/Film/Media, Audit, Automotive Engineering, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Data Science, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Property Development, Consumer Products/FMCG, Corporate Law, Customer Service, Economics, Education/Teaching, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Employment Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Financial Management, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance & Risk Management, Intellectual Property Law, Journalism & Publishing, Legal/Law, Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Market Research, Marketing, Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Product Design, Property Management, PR & Communications, Government, Purchasing and Supply, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Science, Social Work, Surveying, Voluntary

West Midlands

August 2013

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