Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I have had two different roles; one was working on the deployment team on the Virgin Media Project but currently I am working for The Post Office. With Virgin Media, I was tracking issues and testing and generally helping with the deployment. I had a extremely high level of exposure to the Accenture Leadership and Virgin Media Leadership too. I was given a great deal of responsibility, even leading a 300 device deployment. While on the Post Office, I have been working extremely closely with the client. Making sure that we are meeting their every need.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained some excel qualifications, along with improving my overall office use. Not only this but I have gained valuable presentational skills. I have learnt how to present myself in the workplace.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much, I have worked as part of two extremely good teams and have enjoyed pretty much all of it.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Accenture?
  • Very. I have been given a high level of responsibility considering my age and qualifications. I am always rewarded for whatever work I have done.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I believe the training could have been more extensive as I was thrown into the deep end on my first project. However, I quickly adapted and was given a great deal of support from my team.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I haven't really had a training provider. However, I have received support from my managers/colleagues.

    4/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My mentor/manager/team have given me all the support I have required (see above answers).

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Adequately. However, if I had to relocate to London (we is necessary for the scheme) I don't believe it would have been sufficient. Luckily I was able to live at home while on the internship.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There were very many! I have been on many networking events, a Christmas Party, I am part of the golf/hockey/rugby team. A member of the wine tasting club as well.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and think it is a great experience and company to work for.


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


Details

Gap Year Programme

Business Operations, Information Technology

Central London & City

March 2014


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