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Are you the next Business Graduate at Sysco?
Try your hand at being a Business Graduate at Sysco! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.
Meet BDO at Grad Fairs throughout Ireland
Choosing the right graduate programme is about finding the right fit — the place where you’ll feel supported, challenged, and able to grow. That’s why we’re heading to graduate fairs across the country, giving you the chance to meet our people and see if BDO is the right path for you.
From one grad to another: how I found my path in Audit
Starting out in your career is rarely straightforward, and most of us weigh up different options before landing on the right path. For Patricia Sant’Ana, current BDO trainee, Audit quickly became the clear choice.
From one grad to another: how I found my path in Tax
"Tax wasn’t always the obvious choice at the start of my career, but it became the perfect fit - combining technical challenge, variety, and opportunities to grow." Emmet Bates Rogers, Tax Trainee
Choosing the right place to build your career
Brian Hughes, FS Audit Partner, reflects on his journey from trainee to Partner at BDO Ireland
Training that opens doors: from BDO graduate to industry leader
The BDO Graduate Programme is designed to equip trainees with the skills and experience to succeed — wherever their career takes them. For some, that means progressing through the firm into director or partner roles. For others, it means moving into industry and applying what they’ve learned to new challenges. We spoke with Tara McAreavey, a BDO Graduate Programme alumna who began her career in our Audit department and is now Financial Controller at Terex. Her journey shows how the training contract can open doors to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
What I wish I knew before applying: Start your Graduate journey with clarity
Applying for a graduate programme is a meaningful step — and it’s normal to want to feel ready. To help with that, we asked some of our trainees to share what helped them most as they prepared. From practical tips to confidence boosts, these quick insights offer a useful glimpse into what the journey really looks like, right from those who’ve been there.
Choosing a Grad Programme? Four questions to ask yourself first
Choosing a graduate programme is one of the first big decisions in your career — but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Before you narrow down and make a decision, there’s real value in taking a step back. These four questions — drawn from the experiences of BDO trainees and our HR team — are designed to help you get clearer on what you want, what matters most, and how to choose a path that feels right for you.
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Are you the next Engineering Graduate at Uisce Éireann?
Try your hand at being an Engineering Graduate at Uisce Éireann! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.
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Are you interested in the Risk Assurance role at PwC?
Then why not hear from graduates who are currently in that role and get a true picture of what it’s like to work at PwC?
Mechanical engineer
Produces specifications for, designs, develops, manufactures and installs new/modified mechanical components or systems.
Are you the next IT Graduate at Lakeland Dairies?
Try your hand at being an IT Graduate at Lakeland Dairies! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.
