Internship Review at Accenture

The Role

Role Description

My main tasks were research in to a specific topic relating to the industry sector of Oil and Gas (primarily upstream) and helping to compile a piece of company thought leadership.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I learnt a huge amount through this work, and felt I was making a contribution.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt that my contribution was appreciated, and that my work was valued.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Being in a virtual team was difficulty to begin with, but at Accenture, it is handled well and the equipment is excellent.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Peaks and troughs in the work, but tended to strike a good enough balance.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was responsible for my work and reporting to the other memebers of the team, as well as providing recommended reading.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My research skills have greatly improved, and I have the ability to talk about a topic that I once knew very little about, in very great detail.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Helpful, and extremely sociable, but with excellent work ethic.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Structured and long standing programme.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We were put through a one day excel training course.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Excellent company, with a real focus on performance recognition.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone banded together to create a great social atmosphere.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Central London. Need I say more.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Great, but expensive.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Accenture is excellent at allowing the set up and running of clubs and 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?

Highly recommended, and intern experiences very greatly, so talk to other interns!

Review 108/108 for Accenture

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