Analyst - Horizons Scheme Review

by Accenture

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • All things considered I believe the internship was valuable for my CV and enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Work was usually gratefully received with thanks given.

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

    • Guidance and management support was very good.

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

    • Workload varied, sometimes very high, sometimes relaxed and slow.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility by the end of my internship.

    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 feel I have immensely improved my business skills on this internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Basement office in an out of town project, very little happened.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Initial HR support was non existent, however once I started the support was brilliant.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company trained me extensively.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a social scene, but out of town projects made it difficult.

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

    • Very affordable on the salary given, as well as expenses.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No nightlife whatsoever in the out of town project.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Limited charity days.

    1/5
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Computer Science, Information Technology, Insurance & Risk Management, Management Consulting

London

June 2013

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