Analyst Review

by Accenture

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • A really good year, I learnt a lot and devloped professionally and personally throughout the year. I was given real responsibility and built many contacts through the company

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

    • I worked in 2 great teams, everyone was friendly and supportive. I was trusted with some high profile reports and got client exposure

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

    • Both the line managers I had during the year were very supportive, helped me settle in and developed me as a person. I would be happy to work for them again!

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

    • Some days were long and always had a lot to do, this was good though because I was actively contributing to the team and was given real responsibility!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given support so never felt out of my depth but I was given the opportunity to take on real responsibility alongside high graduates.

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

    • Recieved a lot of on the job training which will help me when I graduate. My communication and time management skills were greatly enhanced during the year

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional and hard working, I met some great people and there was always a good team atmosphere

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

    • Management support on my project and also a lot of support from HR both during initial training and through the year, there were several events organised which allowed me to meet the other interns at the company.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Given training initially but there was also training on the job.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Been offered a graduate job to re join the firm!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some company events organised within the project but also HR to bring the placement students together

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive but a great place to be!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Travelled around some of the UKs main cities with work- always good nightlife

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

    • Opportunities organised by HR for the interns, and participated in several ofthe graduate social events. Also did charity days and played sport with collegues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2010

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