I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at BDO (London, England) in Nov 2020
Interview
There was first a combined video interview and aptitude stage where I was asked fairly standard interview questions e.g. why audit, why BDO etc.
I was then invited to a virtual assessment centre where I was asked to give a presentation on a company and how BDO could help them. I also had an interview with a Senior Manager and written exercises. It was challenging but I felt it was very thorough and that I had a really good opportunity to demonstrate my skills and personality.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BDO? and a follow up; aren't other firms also like that?
Why audit?
Do you prefer understanding detail or having an overview of the full picture?
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?