There are a few stages to applying for an early careers opportunity at BDO. Each stage is designed to help you showcase your potential and your skills – so that we can see how you fit with our values and what support we could give you. From the outset, the focus is less on past experience and more on how you think, solve problems and interact with others.
Our initial application stage is designed to be as quick and easy as possible for applicants.
The next step is the task-based assessment, an interactive and engaging way to measure cognitive ability, resilience and decision-making. These puzzle-style tasks don’t require prior preparation. Just find a calm and quiet place where you can focus and be your authentic self.
If successful, you’ll move on to the video interview, where you’ll be assessed on your communication skills, awareness of the business stream you applied to, and how you align with BDO’s values. Preparation is important here: research what we do, practice your responses, and remember to speak clearly and with confidence about what you know.
If you are successful in your video interview, the next is the virtual assessment centre, in which you’ll take part in a range of activities that simulate real work at BDO. For graduates and school leavers, the assessment centre consists of two parts. The first part is the case study presentation, where you’ll analyse information and present your recommendations to assessors. The second part is the group exercise, in which you’ll work in a team to analyse a business problem and present your recommendations.
For Interns and Industrial Placements, in addition to these tasks, you’ll also have an interview as part of the virtual assessment centre. If you’re applying for a graduate or school leaver programme, your final stage during the assessment centre is a face-to-face interview in the office that you applied to. This is your chance to reflect on your motivations, strengths, and experiences, while asking thoughtful questions about the role.
