I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at BDO (Guildford, England) in Jun 2016
Interview
First Interview with chosen office manager, Then AC in same office weeks later. (comprised Group Discussion, Presentation, and written aspect) and Final Interview same day with partner. Very Relaxed process. Got to meet current trainees and asked as much questions as I needed to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BDO? Audit Reforms, Why Guildford. What did you pick up from last job experience?, why audit, why study at xxxx school, why study in xxx town..Why BDO? Audit Reforms, Why Guildford. What did you pick up from last job experience?, why audit, why study at xxxx school, why study in xxx town.
I applied online. I interviewed at BDO in Apr 2016
Interview
The interview was a first round face-to-face interview with a senior manager. It took about 40 minutes. The whole interview was very relaxing. The interviewer will ask you competency based questions which are designed to probe examples of past experiences or scenarios.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you executed excellent client service/ How would you describe exceptional client service?
This was the first interview. It was good overall, although I passed this stage but didnt get the offer at the assessment stage. My interviewer was generally warm and friendly which made the interview start off well. This was the first graduate job interview I had
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BDO?
What are their values?
Why Audit?
When you had to manage multiple deadlines?
Why BDO and not the big four? What will influence your choice in making a decision with offers?
To explain your biggest achievement