Internship Review at Accenture

The Role

Role Description

I had the responsibility of compiling the weekly status report for the transformation project, as well as assisting in software testing, communications events, and client training.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Accenture provides you with a perfect mix of challenging but rewarding work, as well as being able to work with some really great people and clients.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Even at the lowest level, any good contribution is valued very highly by even more senior members of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Any good question is never a stupid one and is always answered with respect and guidance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The work, at times, was very demanding, totalling around 45-50 hours per week. However, that's what you sign up for and it is in the nature of consultancy to get the job done. There are however always rewards for hard work - effort never goes un-noticed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Accenture do expect you to be able to cope with a lot of responsibility and often in a short space of time. During my internship there was one occasion where I was mainly responsible for training client employees on how to use an online learning environment that I was introduced to the first time two days previously.

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

Everything that you learn / pick-up whilst working for Accenture will benefit any further education that you decide to do, as well as enhancing your personal skills and job-related avilities.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The office was always welcoming and fun, but wasn't that crazy that you didn't feel like work - the right balance in my opinion.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Only a few minor things went wrong with my experience, however all of which were related to uncontrollable extraneous factors and are to be expected by anyone.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The company could not have invested more time, experience, expertise, or money in the Summer Interns.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Car
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

After my internship I was offered a full-time place for when I graduate.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing nights out as well as mid-week project meals/nights. It was that good it took me almost a month to recover. Absolutely amazing!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My project was in Warrington, so it only got expensive when you went out in Manchester/Liverpool. However, London is very expensive.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Warrington's night life isn't amazing, but nearby Manchester was great and in London over the weekends was a blast!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

In my experience, we all participated in a charity day which was great fun, as well as me being aware of a project football team and all the numerous Accenture societies.

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?

It might possibly be the best thing you ever do. 9 weeks of hard work, amazing parties, great people, great work experiences, and the offer of a really top-notch job for when you graduate. That would then leave you to really roll back and enjoy your final year in the security of having already secured a job. Truly amazing!

Review 108/108 for Accenture

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