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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my time with Accenture, going to work was actually fun!

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They became like family when I was living away from home, my colleagues where who I spent most of my time around

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • They gave enough support but also didn't spoon feed me and gave me scope to learn for myself and develop my own skills.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was busy enough with work to fee valued but also had enough free time and breaks to talk to people and enjoy being the intern and being young.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • In my first role I was organising the really high profile billing system for a large scale media client, without me doing my job there were Christmas TV shows which wouldn't have been shown! I could not believe how much responsibility I was given at times. I was also responsible for organising business trips and team events remotely and for senior staff.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I am so much more IT capable than I was before and these skills are really useful in everyday life and will help me throughout life for sure!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There was a good feel in the office all the time and the team were always supportive, the office was nice and it was nice to work in.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • There were only a few times where I felt I didn't have the information I needed and theses times didn't cause problems, I sent reminders in time!

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There was limitless potential to learn but I learned the most from my manager and colleagues. There was also enough initial training that I felt comfortable I could do my job.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • There are many options open to me for joining the company after my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • They were really really nice all the time ever supportive and kind! They treated me very well and were kind and they look out for you.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London, so quite expensive when the company is not paying, but there are also many things to do on a budget.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London has a great and intense night life there is masses and masses to do and see and so many places to go!

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are so so many things to do in London that I was never once stuck for things to do outside work.

    4/5

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Computer Science

South West

April 2014


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