Insight day Review

by BDO

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Was really good, interesting and the people were really friendly

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

    • The employees really listened to what we had to say.

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

    • Clear instructions and everyone helped each other and they even came over and helped and make sure we understand what was required

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

    • Will really help me to apply for future BDO opportunities

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Really well, clear structure was explained at the beginning and set out what we would be doing during the day

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

    • Really great, everyone was laughing and joking and it created a great atmosphere

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

    • They invested their time and some money on us

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Really well and they explained everything about the firm and how we would become part of them

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

    • Was extremely helpful and I saw that the culture was really interesting and they set out the parts of their culture and even quizzed us on it.

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

    • I am already decided on my career path however the day confirmed it.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I didn't really have an expenses so I didn't get any as I didn't apply however you could apply for reimbursed expenses if you wanted

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

    • There was only 5 employees and I think I saw atleast 4 maybe all 5 of them and spoke to 4 employees

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

    • Great, opportunities to speak to everyone during lunch which was great

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

    • The employees explained what they do outside of work which was great

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

    • Definatly! I already have and if I could id definatly attend again to network again with employees

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

Accounting, Audit

North West

August 2013

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