About the Company
BDO is a global network of independent public accounting firms serving an extensive range of clients across multiple industries. Recognised as one of the largest global networks providing audit, advisory, and tax services, BDO is renowned for its commitment to exceptional client service. The organisation focuses on fostering strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and delivering tailored solutions. With a presence in over 160 countries, BDO combines international expertise with deep local knowledge, ensuring comprehensive and insightful guidance. Their client base includes large multinational corporations, public entities, and private businesses, reflecting BDO's versatility and adaptability in a dynamic business environment.
Company Profile
- Year founded: 1963
- CEO: Keith Farlinger
- Employee Number: Around 111,300
- Headquarters: Zaventem, Belgium
- Core Values: Being responsible, bold, collaborative and genuine, and acting with integrity
- Official website: https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/home
Student & Graduate Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Online Application
You need to apply through BDO's official job application portal. The application asks a set of questions about who you are, your education and your experience. It normally takes less than 30 minutes.
Stage 2: Online Assessment
This stage includes two parts: an interactive assessment and a video interview. The interactive assessment consists of numerical and situational tests, while the video interview focuses on your behaviour and motivation.
Stage 3: Virtual Assessment Centre and Final Interview
If you are successful in Stage 2, you will attend a virtual assessment centre. This stage involves a series of exercises such as a group discussion and report writing. You may also need to attend a final interview on the same day. If your final interview is not on the same day, you will be invited to a final interview on another day.
Stage 4: Offer and Feedback
Following the final assessment, candidates receive feedback and are informed about the outcome of their application. You will receive a job offer if you are successful.
How to Prepare for the Online Assessment
BDO's online assessment has two parts: an interactive assessment and a video interview. The interactive assessment consists of numerical and situational tests, while the video interview focuses on your behaviour and motivation.
The overall assessment is not timed, but you need to complete them in one sitting.
⌛️ Overall Time Needed to Practice: 2 days
⏰ Overall Time Needed to Complete the Assessment: 50 minutes
Interactive Assessment
In order to succeed in this assessment, you can practise our Situational Judgement Tests, which include ranking-style and rating-syle questions that help you understand corporate culture and what BDO might be looking for and Numerical Reasoning Tests, which help you develop your analytical skills and calculation accuracy.
Video Interview
You can read our detailed guidance on preparing for BDO's Video Interview here.
Choose a practice test
Tests this company use:
- £ 17.9
> Basic & advanced numerical skills training
> SHL-style numerical reasoning tests
> Cappfinity-style numerical reasoning tests
> Cut-e/AON-style numerical reasoning tests
- £ 17.9
> Basic & advanced verbal reasoning skills training
> SHL-style verbal reasoning tests
> Cappfinity-style verbal reasoning tests
> Cut-e/AON-style verbal reasoning tests
- £ 17.9
> Situational judgement training
> Suitable for most companies
> Ranking style questions
> Rating style questions
- £ 17.9
> Basic & advanced logical reasoning skills training
> SHL-style logical reasoning tests
> Cappfinity-style logical reasoning tests
> Cut-e/AON-style logical reasoning tests
Or practice all
- £ 49