Summer Placement (analyst) Review

by Accenture

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • On the whole it was a very enjoyable experience.

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

    • Very much so, we were made to feel like one of the team from the outset and the work we did was highly valued.

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

    • I felt I could always talk to at least one or two members of the team if I needed to.

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

    • At first there were some long periods of inactivity because of the nature of the tasks being carried out at that time, but this improved dramatically over the 8 weeks.

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

    • From the start I was given a lot of responsibility, and trusted to perform my tasks to a high standard.

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

    • I will be working for this company when I graduate so the experience was invaluable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun and relaxed, although it became less so as we approached project deadline.

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

    • Extremely well organised - HR did a great job.

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

    • We were treated like graduate analysts and given excellent training and experience.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've got a job and can't wait to go back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, extremely good as we all lived together and socialised a lot.

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

    • Accenture paid for the accommodation, food and socialising were standard London prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent, we were in London Bridge, so easy reach of central London.

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

    • Yes, loads.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

January 2008

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