Future Planning Intern Review

by Accenture

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed aspects, for example, learning more about the world of work and learning many useful skills within Excel and other software and I have improved my communication skills. However, it was slighty to technilogical and I would have prefered to be Management Consultancy aligned.

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

    • My team on both my projects were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I felt that whenever I was stuck, it was ok to ask questions and no one would judge. Everyone was very helpful.

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

    • I was given loads of support, not only with my day to day job. But with the Management NVQ and technical certificate I completed. They reviewed everything where needed and were really supportive. On my second project, I even had a weekly meeting to discuss how I was getting along with meeting my objectives and what else I could to meet them - to go above and beyond.

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

    • On my first project, I had little work and a reasonable amount of free time. However, on my second project my days were full and busy with work starting at 8.30 and finishing at 6. I felt like the second project was alot more fufilling.

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

    • On my first role, very little. However, on my second role I had daily tasks and deadlines that I was responsible for meeting and orders to get into 3rd party suppliers on certain days and I felt this role has really developed me as a person with the extra responsibility. I feel like it was an incredibly valuable experince.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • When I go to University next year, I think there are many skills which will benefit me, especially communication skills. These have improved greatly and I feel alot more confident talking, presenting and discussing which will help me greatly with my studies. I also was offered the chance to do the management NVQ and technical certificate which I am sure will benefit me greatly when applying for jobs and I can apply the skills learnt to situations at University as well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good but being on client sites I felt that everyone was more on edge than in home offices.

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

    • It was well organised and structures and events were thrown thoughout the placement which was great. However, I wish we got more choice of where we were aligned.

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

    • Invested us alot. Allowed us to particiapte in NVQ and Technical Certificate in Management which I am sure will provide very useful skills in the future.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good - they have a summer scheme which hopefully I will get a role on.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Having the induction week was great to know the other interns and I have remained friends throughout the placement.

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

    • London is quite expensive.

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

    • I didn't go out much but that was my choice. On Client Site in Edinburgh, so no one to go out with.

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

    • Yes - there is sport and a groups such as Accent on Women but nothing that appealed to me.

    2/5
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Financial Management

London

April 2012

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