Software Engineer Associate Review

by Accenture

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed it. I was exposed to a range of technologies during my placement as a Software Engineer Associate and given a lot of responsibility which has helped me grow.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt very valued. I was involved in all meetings and discussions and my other colleagues listened to my opinions.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given a lot of support by having a line manager who I could go to and a career counsellor to help me with my career.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was very busy and the work was demanding however this was rewarded with stays away in hotels and being able to eat out at restaurants.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility and was involved in client demos and expected a lot of which was at first daunting but definitely a great experience.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I received training upon starting the company and was also given membership access to sites such as Pluralsight to further enhance my skills. I also went to other training venues which allowed me to take certifications to help further develop my skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere was good I worked on multiple projects during my internship so enjoyed the fact that I got to work in multiple environments.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It is very well organised in the fact that you are separated out into a specific area of the organisation and given training on that area. You are then provided support throughout and help is given to find the first client role.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company invested in me by providing personal training and giving me free access to online training courses which has helped me grow as a person.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They are very appealing and will hopefully lead to a prospering career with many opportunities due to the diversity of the work.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good social scene, during my time there was a load of company events and events for the particular project I was on.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living is quite expensive because the fact I was living in London however when travelling outside of London for client work I was subsidised which helped a lot.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife in London is great, however very expensive and as an intern I didn't go out too much due to this cost. However the nights out I had gone out were definitely a good experience.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were many opportunities such as sports and getting involved with the team in many ways. I also participated in Hackathons with fellow team members.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017


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