I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at BDO (London, England) in Jan 2017
Interview
The video interview is strengths based and asks around 12 questions focused on the BDO values, why you want to work there etc. The assessment centre is also strengths based where you have a group exercise, individual presentation, reply to an email, and partner interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you worked under pressure. How did you cope?
Online interviews followed by assessment centre followed by director interview, all pleasant and organised process throughout. Single recruitment person was my contact throughout which was helpful and she was very pleasant
It was a very casual and welcoming environment. I got a good impression of the company. There were no questions to throw you off, just questions about past experience, motivational, situational etc
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a more senior member of staff disagreed with your idea?
I applied online. I interviewed at BDO (Gatwick, England) in Nov 2024
Interview
Average and straight-forward process in a relaxed setting. Interview process lasted about an hour. Main focus was on competency based questions which are to be backed by examples where these competencies were applied.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work under pressure to meet a deadline?