Internship Review at Accenture

The Role

Role Description

Interned on a project implementing a technology solution to a pharmaceutical client. This involved website design, use of Microsoft Office and reviewing quality of documents and web content.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Colleagues and managers were really welcoming and made an effort to help me settle in. Also, I had a leaving drinks event organised by my managers!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Alot of support and guidance is given. However, after your settling in period, they expect you to use initiative and deliver yourself.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It varied, at times I was very challenged alot and worked reasonably long hours but mostly I did not have an excessive amount of work. Working hours for me were not as bad as I feared.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given more and more responsibility as my internship progressed. However, due to the short nature of the internship, there was always alot I did not know about what was going on in the project I was working on.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The high skills and performance of all my colleagues meant that I had to learn quickly and become very efficient and organised. Also, IT skills are key for this job as it can improve your efficiency a huge amount. All these skills will be really useful for my future career, whether or not it will be with Accenture.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Review 94/111 for Accenture

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