Software Engineering New Associate Review

by Accenture

Rating

9.2/10

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

I have worked across a few projects in financial institutions, from both technical and functional standpoints. I have had the fortune of working with amazing teams both onshore and offshore and always have a varied experience! Currently my role is technical application support and development, managing evolution releases as well as any defects or bugs that are raised by the client.

10/10

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

I have learned many skills that are extremely useful for my academic studies - Data analysis and modelling, UNIX, Java, Scripting. I have developed my soft skills in Excel and Powerpoint when presenting information to stakeholders.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much - It is difficult managing expectations of both work and studies and your own time, but once you have that worked out then it's great (since it's what I signed up for knowing I would be getting professional qualifications!)

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Accenture?

I am highlight appreciated by my team - they are there to support me and understand my role and ability, as well as showing me new skills that may be useful in future - not just at Accenture but in the Technology sector as a whole.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The studies are split into semesters and there is time set out to plan ahead for exam days in addition to work.

9/10

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

Very much - They are on hand and have a dedicated team to deal with any issues or problems at work or at school.

9/10

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

There is time set out to plan ahead for exam days in addition to work from the employer.

9/10

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

The cost in London is extremely high, so the salary could be much better to match this London weighting as some colleagues will need to pay rent out if moving from another city. However it is still enough to manage travel and food expenses.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Very many. There are lots of societies and charitable exercises to take part in which are all good fun. There are volunteer days provided by the employer to use for any cause which you would like to work in.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an excellent organisation to pick up a whole host of skills, and the people you will work with are truly the best in their field which you will not find everywhere.

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

Be open minded and be patient. You are embarking on the beginning of your career, and in this field there are so many roles it is important to try a few different things from time to time.