Analyst

by Accenture

Top Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

Role Description

Varies massively depending on project. I did system testing on the first project, and data management and presentation on the second.

    The Role

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

    • Long periods of little work to do on both projects

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People on projects are generally lovely

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • HR had no idea what was going on, constantly losing emails, asking the same questions multiple times etc

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Either expected to work 12+ hours a day, or completely bored with nothing to do

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • important work to do, when I had work to do

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not going to University, so not really applicable

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Busy and stressed in both places I worked, but still a good sense of community

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • HR side very badly managed with communication levels appalling. Does not feel like being on an internship, feels like a normal job - i see that as a plus

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Opportunities were presented, but I did not take them as busy with other commitments so hard to comment

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is a good place to work if you know or think you would enjoy consultancy, the internship scheme has been disappointing and not a good representation of the rest of the company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • People on projects in London see more of each other, but very little for those of use based out of London

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Always out of town so on expenses, zero cost of living

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Don't know

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Very little, especially when based out of London

    2/5
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Details

Placement (5-9 Months)

Telecommunications

24th April 2012

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