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Learn about Loanne's journey as a trainee in Audit at BDO

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Loanne's journey as a trainee in Audit at BDO is a fascinating exploration of professional growth and personal development.

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Meet Kayne, a Trainee in Audit at BDO

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Kayne is a Trainee in Audit at BDO, navigating the transition from school to the professional world. His journey is marked by learning on the job, balancing study with work, and embracing the challenges of a busy season. In this conversation, Kayne shares insights into his apprenticeship experience, offering a glimpse into the life of a BDO apprentice and the skills that have proven invaluable in his day-to-day work.

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Learn about Jun's journey as a trainee in Audit at BDO

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Jun's story highlights the diverse opportunities and engaging projects that BDO provides, making it an ideal place for aspiring accountants to start their careers.

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Meet Hassan, a Trainee in Audit at BDO

Graduate profile

Hassan is a Trainee in Audit at BDO, embarking on an apprenticeship that offers a wealth of learning and development opportunities. His journey is characterised by a blend of personal growth, professional accountability, and the transition from classroom learning to practical work experience. In this conversation, Hassan shares his insights into the life of an apprentice at BDO, highlighting the skills and strategies that have helped him thrive.

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Meet Emma Scott, a Trainee in Audit at BDO

Graduate profile

Emma Scott, a Trainee in Audit at BDO, shares her journey through the apprenticeship programme, highlighting the support and development opportunities that have shaped her experience. Her story offers a glimpse into the dynamic environment at BDO, where learning and growth are at the forefront.

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Anna, an Audit Trainee at BDO in Birmingham

Graduate profile

Anna is an Audit Trainee at BDO in Birmingham, where she’s been making strides in her career for over a year.

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David, an Audit Graduate at BDO

Graduate profile

Let’s have a chat with David; an Audit Graduate at BDO, based in Glasgow.

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Clara, Audit Trainee in the London audit team at BDO

Graduate profile

Let’s talk to Clara, an Audit Trainee in the London audit team at BDO.

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How BDO allows you to be yourself and boost your career

Working life

Joanne Okanlawon is a tax associate in the corporate tax division at BDO. She spoke to us about why she wanted to join BDO and what it means professionally and personally if you can be yourself in your workplace.

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Ten top tips on applying to BDO

Interviews and assessment centres

There are four key steps in the BDO graduate application process: pre-application planning, the online application, the interactive assessment and the virtual assessment centre. Here are ten quick tips for making your application a success, whatever stage you’re at.

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Why I chose to work at BDO over the Big 4

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There will be more than just one reason why you decide an employer is the best fit for you. During a recent lively webinar with four BDO employees, all of whom have had previous experience at Big 4 firms, this was very evident. From the variety of colleagues and clients, to having an impact, to flexibility and autonomy… discover their reasons for applying to and joining BDO, and staying with the firm.

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In conversation with Wendy Walton, head of global private clients at BDO

Careers advice and planning

Wendy talked to TARGETjobs about her long career at BDO and her tips for success.

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Assurance: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Graduates with strong academic records, great communication skills and self-confidence are needed to provide assurance that a company's results are 'true and fair'.

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Interview question: Why do you want to work in financial services?

Applications

Job interviews can be frightening, especially for students or recent graduates entering a competitive field like finance. "Why do you want to work in financial services?" is one of the most often asked, and difficult interview questions. Though it sounds straightforward, this question often causes candidates to falter since it requires an intellectual response than a surface one.

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Auditor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Auditors inspect organisations’ financial accounts to ensure they’re correct and comply with the law.

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