Software Engineer Associate Review

I am working for a health and public services company. I am involved in the migration of mail accounts and work predominantly in the Central Team. This involves answering a lot of emails from clients who have queries about the process or to fill in forms for clients.

I have had 4 weeks of java training at the beginning of my Apprenticeship. I found this extremely insightful and was surprised at the amount I was able to learn in such a short period of time. Since starting my project, I have really learned what it is like to work on a team full of people with different personalities and working in different ways. Being part of his project has really enhanced all of my professional skills.

I really enjoy the Apprenticeship at Accenture. We are given enough time to complete our QA work as well as working in a business environment. My team are all wonderful people who are a pleasure to work with. I have learned a lot from my colleagues and look forward to my time here over the next few years.

Accenture treat everyone as individuals. Managers and colleagues do not disregard your ability or work ethic just because we are apprentices. I have been able to get fully involved with my project for example, meeting face to face with clients and given big responsibilities from my managers.

The organisation and structure of my programme is excellent. We were provided with extensive java training to begin with to prepare us for our roles. We then have the degree aspect of our programme to juggle which managers seem to understand and appreciate that we need some time to do.

Although our degree is predominantly online based, every 10 weeks (how long each module lass) we have 4 face to face workshops with our tutors allowing us to ask questions and clarify things. As well as this we are able to email then whenever we need help and are guaranteed a 24 hour response time.

Our employers are extremely supportive. I feel comfortable to talk to any of my managers or HR advisors if I'm ever faced with a problem. They are extremely understanding of our requirements to complete work for QA and give us a lot of support in doing so.

My salary covers my travel costs to and from work, which is a zone 1 - 5 travel card as well as lunch and social costs. I still live at home and am lucky enough to not have to pay for rent so my wages meet my costs.

Accenture offer lots of perks and to my understanding have some company events. As I am new I am yet to attend a company event but know there are some planned for the future. Accenture also give you 3 charity days a year where you can take part in a charity event and raise money.

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Accenture is a great company to work for. You are able to work with world renowned clients and learn skills that will set you up for any job. They are a supporting and caring company that take into account how hard you need to work to maintain a full time job as well as working for a degree.

Be yourself in interviews and assessment days, the recruitment team want to see your personality as well as your skills for the job. Take your time over your application and try and do some practice tests to familiarise yourself with the online test.