Programming Placement Review

by Accenture

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Long Hours - Demanding work - Have to really push to get the role you want, but all good skills to learn.

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

    • initially very little but its all down to you proving that you can step up and take on the work.

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

    • Some good guidance however it is mainly down to your own communication skills and ability to only make a mistake once. fast learning and a positive attitude will get you far.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Working unsociable hours for weeks on end usually in the office over weekends. Good rewards down the line.

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

    • Responsibility is given specifically on ability and how much you can show you are able to handle.

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

    • Organisation and communication (more electronically specific) around shaping comms to the audience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Not a huge amount of fun - but challenging work and a very tight schedule means we were always busy. People are always happy to help each other so morale was always fairly high.

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

    • Fair - You are treated more like an employee than a placement student (which is good in my books) however can sometimes be a little challenging.

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

    • Due to financial climate there was very limited training so we had the basic training for our initial role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a Very top rating which is rare for students - students normally get told about an offer during the exit interview which I am yet to have.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great people at Accenture - always things going on. (especially on 'out of town' projects)

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

    • Expensive - however management were always generous on nights out

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Worked in Newbury which is pretty dull - some good nights when in london -

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We started a small band - towards the end of a placement.

    4/5
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Banking

London

April 2013

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