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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really enjoyed all aspects on the job.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Worked closely as part of a team based on a client site. I felt the work I did was meaningful and valued.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had a buddy throughout my time at Accenture.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I always had a good workload that could be easily prioritised.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • The work I was doing was meaningful and often was presented to senior management and the client.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Helped to give me an insight into industry that I can relate theory to.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was really good, I worked with a great group of people who were a mix of all ages. Overall, a good balance of professionalism and fun.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised with a dedicated schemes team who were always available to answer questions or concerns. Plenty of social events organised too.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Access to a vast knowledge exchange and lots of free computer based training modules available 24/7

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Have been offered a place of the graduate scheme starting 2013.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes - there were plenty of nights out organised both by the schemes team and amongst ourselves.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The internship is based in London so prices for drinks etc are high, however the salary reflects this and so socialising is affordable.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The internship is based in London so the nightlife is great. Something for everyone!!!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Within the company there are lots of societies to join but also being in London there is always something to do outside of work.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Information Technology, Management Consulting

London

October 2012


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