Placement Year Review at Accenture

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Accenture. I met a huge variety of talented people and enjoyed being in such a vibrant environment. The work was extremely varied and I had the opportunity to work on two client sites as well as the Accenture offices in London.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My colleagues made me feel very welcome and took me out to lunch frequently. The project team bought me a birthday and leaving present and wrote me a lovely card to thank me for my efforts.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given training at the start of the placement but inevitably you always have more questions. The Management were always willing to answer any questions and queries that I had and gave me advice on which client/project to move to next. They notified me of any masterclasses that I could attend to improve my skills and ensured that I had high visibility with the client.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I joined my project team at a very early stage of the project so I was extremely busy and found it very satisfying. However, every placement is different - you get as much out of it as you put in! At least once a week we ensured that we met for lunch and had a team social/outing every two weeks. These ranged from karting to interactive horse racing, bowling to meals in critically acclaimed restaurants.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a huge amount of responsibilty but my team ensured that I was prepared and had the skills and the knowledge to do so. On my second project, I presented to the client daily.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The organisational skills that I have learnt will not only be used for my time at university but also for the rest of my life. I have learnt new skills that I have already put into practice and have vastly improved my computing and presentation skills. The business knowledge that I have aquired compliment my studies and I am sure that I will be able to use this in my final year.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The atmosphere was very exciting, especially in Accenture's London offices. My project team were very professional and worked extremely hard to excel but people definitely work hard and play hard.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The placement scheme was well organised and we communicated frequently with graduate recruitment. We were often given the opportunity to present and had regular catch up sessions and feedback.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

At the start, I had a fantastic induction and training week in London which was invaluable. Throughout my placement I was encouraged to attend training and masterclasses and had a few career progression sessions to help me understand where I could fit into Accenture after university. I even held my own 'brown bag' session. At the end of my placement I was invited to Berlin where I was able to witness the advances in consulting practices and learn more of about Accenture's offerings.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am very excited about the prospects of a career at Accenture. From a pay/package respect, the starting salary of £31,000 is very appealing, especially as placement students start at a higher rate. There is also a welcome bonus during the first few years.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a fantastic social scene. Even though we were based at different clients, we kept in regular contact and went out in London, met up for meals and had a great night out at the end of the placement to celebrate out time at Accenture. However, you tend to mix and socialise with many permanent employees, I still talk to lots of them regularly.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As I was 'out of town' (out of London) for my first placement, I spent Monday to Friday in a hotel. This was covered by expenses, as was my evening meal. Drinks were often paid for so the only costs I had were for my own entertainment - the area was pretty standard. My second project was in London which was a lot more expensive but the salary gave me more than enough flexibility.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I don't need to say much about London. The nightlife in Newbury was quite entertaining - it is definitely people that make a great night out.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had plenty of opportunities. I played hockey at the local club after work and went to the driving range some evenings with people from work. I was involved with charity work in teh run up to Christmas and managed to get involved with some of the sponsorship deals that Accenture sponsors. I went to the Christmas parties and there were always team outings, celebrations and meals.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

The opportunities and experience that you will gain on a placement with Accenture are invaluable. As you can see, I had an amazing year and am reaping the benefits at university. If you are hard working, enthusiastic and want to learn, look no further.

Review 78/111 for Accenture

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