Summer Intern Review

by Accenture

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I feel the work would have been better suited to comeone with a technological background.

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

    • My colleagues were always friendly and helpful.

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

    • I was always encouraged to ask questions.

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

    • There was always plenty to do, but I was usually able to leave between 6 and 6.30

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

    • I took responsibility for some of the final resources, and had lots of one-to-one time with the client.

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

    • It does show you how to work well under pressure.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The client was fun, as were my colleagues.

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

    • There were LOTS of problems with our tax forms! I am still owed money because of these issues. The socials were very good.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training was fun, and comprehensive.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It would be a better industry for someone with a different background to myself.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • They were awesome :)

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

    • It's London, its as cheap or as expensive as you make it. The socials run by the company were good and free, however. Some interns paid a lot for accommodation, but I stayed with friends.

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

    • I was tired by the weekend to be honest...

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

    • Ditto the above.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

November 2010

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