Accountant Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • Greeted by very friendly and helpful staff. All my questions were answered and in depth information was provided.

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

    • Staff were always ensuring they answered all our questions.

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

    • A lot of advice and support was given during the day. This also included guidance that could be helpful and applied during my future career such as interview and application tips.

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

    • The skills I developed will help me apply for placements and jobs in my future career. However I also developed many skills that will assist me during my degree. for example many activities carried out during the day enhanced my communication and team working skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was planned and the day ran smoothly. Allowing me to gain the best from each activity planned.

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

    • As well as being professional and extremely helpful the day was also very enjoyable. It was a worthwhile experience which I really enjoyed.

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

    • The company made sure go the best out of the day.

    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?

    • The employees informed us about their day to day role and this allowed me to understand what working for the firm would be like.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • My awareness of the company's values and service provided increased from the insight.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The day was voluntary.

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

    • There were lots of opportunities to meet employees from all different areas of the firm, which again broadened my understanding of the company and about employees roles.

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

    • Very good opportunities to network and ask questions.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Employees informed us on the activities and atmosphere outside of work.

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

    • Definitely would recommend because not only did I have the chance to find out information about the company which assisted me in making career decisions. Also I learned things that are applicable in my future career such as tips on interviews, in addition to this I developed many vital skills needed in employment.

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

Accounting

West Midlands

August 2013

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