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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was a real world example of how the company worked, although there was no choice on the type of project you would work on.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I could not ask for more assistance and more care shown towards my own development. This was fantastic.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Nearly all tasks were given with full support, and the buddy system is a great way to build a relationship where you can discuss the work.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Showed me areas in the business sector that were strong, and areas that I needed to focus on.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The experience was pretty seamless, with training provided before, and celebrations offered on the fial day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Clearly a stressful environment, with long hours. However, this was good to get the insight.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Offered overview of the company, and a full day excel training.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • It was a real life experience, working on a real life project.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I did not get the opportunity to experience work in other project sites.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • There was a possibility of a job offer if expectations were reached.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • It was a paid internship role of approximately £400 per week.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Drinks evenings were put on, and networking opportunities were available before and during the placement.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • A large part of a job at Accenture is the ability to network, and there are many societies and opportunities to meet other staff at the company.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Similar to the University style societies, Accenture has specific opportunities catered to all interests, as an opportunity to both network or socialise.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • It was a fantastic opportunity to understand the role of a Management Consultant, with specific job roles working under managers and consultants. A fantastic company to experience.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Data Science, Business Management

London

September 2013


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