I applied online. I interviewed at BDO in Jul 2021
Interview
Online interview with 2 managers, which lasted around an hour discussing my university experience the modules that I have studied how they can be used and why I wanted to join BDO.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at BDO in Oct 2020
Interview
Shocking service from a supposedly reputable company. Passed both online tests and job simulation for a graduate role back in October, with response from BDO stating I would be invited to an assessment centre 'soon' (said this would be around 4 weeks). Four months later, without any contact from the firm in the meantime, I receive confirmation that the role I applied for is no longer recruiting. No offer of the chance to switch to a different scheme (which could have come months before), and the suggestion to reapply next year in September 2021. No thank you.
Simple and quick compared to big4.
Be yourself but don't underestimate your own abilities.
Its a two way process, you are also selecting whether the employer is suitable for you.