Appication Developer New Associate Review

by Accenture

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a application developer and this involves learning how to use coding to make simple programs as well being able to test code and analyse where problems are.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt many skills over a very short period of time such as how to code in the java language. Along with this I have developed on a lot of my soft skills and especially my interpersonal skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program is very enjoyable as I have the option to learn as well as work which to me is an ideal situation. Also everyone at the company is really friendly and is ready to go out of their way to help new starters.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Accenture?

I feel very valued by Accenture as I am sure all employees do because Accenture have fantastic incentives as well as teams created specifically to help employees.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is very well structured and we have been told what to expect over the coming three years which is also helpful. There are weekly quizzes which help to always keep me engaged in learning.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Our training provider has given a lot of learning material which is accessible online at pretty much any hour of the day. This really helps to make learning more flexible which I particularly like.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer gives tonnes of support through many different ways. Each apprentice has the option to learn from other apprentices who are slightly ahead of them and they also have their own careers counsellor which is also very helpful.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary is not a lot but it does manage to just about meet my costs. However I am pretty pleased with it because compared to other apprenticeships, it is quite a lot.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many opportunities which the company encourages employees to take part in such as charity activities, social events, leisure and sports clubs.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a type of company which is very large and can allow you to find out what you are truly good at by just simply working everyday and facing new challenges. Also the opportunities are endless.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Accenture?

Be confident when applying and make sure you do not rush your application. In my opinion there is no point applying I you're going to rush your application. If you struggle with filling forms, tests and interviews I would recommend completed a short course such as the one MTL (Making the Leap) provides.