Horizon's Intern in the technology sector Review

by Accenture

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, I had two clients both based outside of London. My first placement was for 2 months near Reading and my next was for 6 months in Newcastle and Glasgow. My work was interesting and diverse and I had friendly, supportive and fun teams throughout my placement.

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

    • The quality of my work and the high standard of my performance on my second project was recognised by my colleagues and as a result I was recommended for a new team to work on client site for my last 3 months.

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

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

    • Both of my projects were to very tight deadlines and I was given a lot of responsibility very quickly, as a result the workload was large but manageable.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility of work and was given many opportunities to work alongside senior management.

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

    • My Excel knowledge, presentation skills, teamwork and time management have all been improved due to my time at Accenture; all of which will be beneficial for my studies at University. Further, having a long period of work experience on my CV where I have learnt skills like these, from a highly respected company, will be valuable for future job applications. Further, having a long period of work experience on my CV where I have learnt skills like these, from a highly respected company, will also be very beneficial for future job applications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well organised with friendly and helpful coordinators. Our first week consisted of skills to prepare us for our projects, such as a crash course in Excel and a mock project. Throughout the internship social occasions were organised and we were made aware of any extra opportunities or deadlines that were relevant to us.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • During my exit interview I was offered the Summer Vacation Scheme for my penultimate year of university which if I complete to a high standard will lead to a place on their 2 year graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Aside from company organised events, I became good friends with other placement students and we arranged to meet almost every weekend.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are a wide range of activities outside of work, for example I was part of the bouldering and rock climbing group in Reading during my first 2 months. Others joined the hockey and netball teams competing with other companies.

    4/5
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September 2015

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