Analyst Review

by Accenture

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the placement both in terms of varied work, international travel, great people and a good social aspect.

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

    • I was treated as a graduate not as an intern.

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

    • I was give a lot of additional guidance and information about the company and the project as management were aware that I was new to such an environment

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

    • Work came in peaks and troughs. Some days I was very busy and had to work long hours, others it was very quiet and I could leave on time or early.

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

    • I was given the same amount of responsibility as a graduate and invited to prepare key documents for senior management and even chair international teleconferences.

    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 learnt so much over the year - particularly MS Office skills, interpersonal skills and general office skills that would be transferrable to many jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Project wise there were often Accenture team lunches or occasional dinners and there was generally a good, busy atmosphere.

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

    • Great induction week where there was a chance to meet other interns. Intern events were then organised throughout the year. We were placed in projects the week after the induction week and there were regular opportunities for feedback/catchups.

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

    • We received excel training in the induction week but most was on the job training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I have just accepted a graduate job with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although we were placed around the country on different projects there were still several opportunities (formal and informal) to come together.

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

    • London travel fairly expensive

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

    • Uxbridge did not have much of a nightlife but the time I spent in Madrid was brilliant.

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

    • There were several clubs to join but I only got involved in social events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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