Ralen Ricardo
People and Culture Recruiter
Executive Summary
Ralen received a bachelor's degree in corporate communications from Purdue University and MBA from Devry University. Her interview tip is, “Just be yourself. If you feel comfortable being you during the interview, that’s usually a good sign it’s a great fit for both sides.”
Get to know Ralen
What do you do in your free time?
I love watching documentaries, reading fiction, cheering on MLB & WNBA teams, and trying the weirdest dish at the newest restaurant in the city.
What is your favorite food?
I’ll try almost anything! I'm a huge fan of seafood, I love Asian & African cuisines, and I'm willing to try anything once.
What does thriving mean to you?
Thriving, to me, is about caring for employees holistically—seeing them as people first. I believe that BDO does everything it can as a firm to ensure its people and their well-being are at the forefront.
When interviewing with BDO, what impressed you that ultimately helped your choose a career with us?
The culture and feel of the people I met! Getting to know everyone made me realize this was the perfect place for me. BDO has a great reputation in the industry, and I'm so happy to be a part of it.