BDO Work Experience

What made you consider a career in accountancy?

I had always been curious about a career in accountancy because Economics and Maths were subjects at school that really interested me. Most of my research suggested a career in financial services would be suited to me.

Was there anything in particular which drew you toward BDO?

A school leaver from BDO who was a student at my secondary school came back to give a presentation on BDO’s summer school programme. Her presentation was really informative and made me seriously consider pursuing a career in accountancy, particularly at BDO.

What was the application process like?

To apply for the BDO summer school programme, I had to complete an online application form. I then completed some online ability tests before being invited to the BDO office for my interview. Thankfully, I was successful and was offered a place on the summer school programme.

How did you find the summer school programme?

Summer school was a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into what working in accountancy would entail. It also really helped me to get a feel for BDO as a firm. The whole experience confirmed that a job at BDO would definitely be something I’d be interested in and therefore I was thrilled to be given an offer to join the school leaver programme. It’s definitely something I would recommend to others, especially if they hadn’t necessarily considered a career in accountancy.

What happened next?

At the end of the summer school programme, I had another interview with a partner. A week or so later, I received a call to let me know I was being offered a place on the School Leaver programme! I was absolutely delighted and couldn’t wait to join.

What is your career highlight, so far, at BDO?

Particular highlights from my first year on the BDO School Leaver programme would include passing my completed exams first time and being nominated for the Apprentice of the Year award at the 2017 Target Jobs Awards.

Do you have any advice for anyone else considering a career in accountancy?

One piece of advice I would give to new joiners is that the quote ‘What you put into things is what you get out of them’ really applies to the school leaver programme at BDO. It can be tough at times but if you are willing to work hard then you will succeed and be able to reap the rewards in the future. At BDO, your hard work definitely does not go unnoticed.

What made you consider a career in accountancy?

I had always been curious about a career in accountancy because Economics and Maths were subjects at school that really interested me. Most of my research suggested a career in financial services would be suited to me.

Was there anything in particular which drew you toward BDO?

A school leaver from BDO who was a student at my secondary school came back to give a presentation on BDO’s summer school programme. Her presentation was really informative and made me seriously consider pursuing a career in accountancy, particularly at BDO.

What was the application process like?

To apply for the BDO summer school programme, I had to complete an online application form. I then completed some online ability tests before being invited to the BDO office for my interview. Thankfully, I was successful and was offered a place on the summer school programme.

How did you find the summer school programme?

Summer school was a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into what working in accountancy would entail. It also really helped me to get a feel for BDO as a firm. The whole experience confirmed that a job at BDO would definitely be something I’d be interested in and therefore I was thrilled to be given an offer to join the school leaver programme. It’s definitely something I would recommend to others, especially if they hadn’t necessarily considered a career in accountancy.

What happened next?

At the end of the summer school programme, I had another interview with a partner. A week or so later, I received a call to let me know I was being offered a place on the School Leaver programme! I was absolutely delighted and couldn’t wait to join.

What is your career highlight, so far, at BDO?

Particular highlights from my first year on the BDO School Leaver programme would include passing my completed exams first time and being nominated for the Apprentice of the Year award at the 2017 Target Jobs Awards.

Do you have any advice for anyone else considering a career in accountancy?

One piece of advice I would give to new joiners is that the quote ‘What you put into things is what you get out of them’ really applies to the school leaver programme at BDO. It can be tough at times but if you are willing to work hard then you will succeed and be able to reap the rewards in the future. At BDO, your hard work definitely does not go unnoticed.