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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Accenture. I met a huge variety of talented people and enjoyed being in such a vibrant environment. The work was extremely varied and I had the opportunity to work on two client sites as well as the Accenture offices in London.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues made me feel very welcome and took me out to lunch frequently. The project team bought me a birthday and leaving present and wrote me a lovely card to thank me for my efforts.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given training at the start of the placement but inevitably you always have more questions. The Management were always willing to answer any questions and queries that I had and gave me advice on which client/project to move to next. They notified me of any masterclasses that I could attend to improve my skills and ensured that I had high visibility with the client.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I joined my project team at a very early stage of the project so I was extremely busy and found it very satisfying. However, every placement is different - you get as much out of it as you put in! At least once a week we ensured that we met for lunch and had a team social/outing every two weeks. These ranged from karting to interactive horse racing, bowling to meals in critically acclaimed restaurants.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a huge amount of responsibilty but my team ensured that I was prepared and had the skills and the knowledge to do so. On my second project, I presented to the client daily.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The organisational skills that I have learnt will not only be used for my time at university but also for the rest of my life. I have learnt new skills that I have already put into practice and have vastly improved my computing and presentation skills. The business knowledge that I have aquired compliment my studies and I am sure that I will be able to use this in my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was very exciting, especially in Accenture's London offices. My project team were very professional and worked extremely hard to excel but people definitely work hard and play hard.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement scheme was well organised and we communicated frequently with graduate recruitment. We were often given the opportunity to present and had regular catch up sessions and feedback.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • At the start, I had a fantastic induction and training week in London which was invaluable. Throughout my placement I was encouraged to attend training and masterclasses and had a few career progression sessions to help me understand where I could fit into Accenture after university. I even held my own 'brown bag' session. At the end of my placement I was invited to Berlin where I was able to witness the advances in consulting practices and learn more of about Accenture's offerings.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am very excited about the prospects of a career at Accenture. From a pay/package respect, the starting salary of £31,000 is very appealing, especially as placement students start at a higher rate. There is also a welcome bonus during the fis=rst few years.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a fantastic social scene. Even though we were based at different clients, we kept in regular contact and went out in London, met up for meals and had a great night out at the end of the placement to celebrate out time at Accenture. However, you tend to mix and socialise with many permanent employees, I still talk to lots of them regularly.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • As I was 'out of town' (out of London) for my first placement, I spent Monday to Friday in a hotel. This was covered by expenses, as was my evening meal. Drinks were often paid for so the only costs I had were for my own entertainment - the area was pretty standard. My second project was in London which was a lot more expensive but the salary gave me more than enough flexibility.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I don't need to say much about London. The nightlife in Newbury was quite entertaining - it is definitely people that make a great night out.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I had plenty of opportunities. I played hockey at the local club after work and went to the driving range some evenings with people from work. I was involved with charity work in teh run up to Christmas and managed to get involved with some of the sponsorship deals that Accenture sponsors. I went to the Christmas parties and there were always team outings, celebrations and meals.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Management Consulting

Scotland

October 2007


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