Application Development New Associate Review

by Accenture

Rating

9.8/10

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

Current role is a Business Analyst within financial services - currently running deep dives with the client to better understand their systems in preparation for decommissioning.

9/10

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

Yes, currently gaining experience in PEGA systems architect, already got AWS certified.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it very much - there's so much to do and explore, never a dull moment.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very structured, very independent and driven entirely by me.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support is there when I need it, I have a careers counselor and numerous members of Accenture overlooking the apprenticeship program.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

All the support I need, the boot camps are very helpful - a room of people with a single goal is the way I prefer to get qualified. Minimises distractions and ensures progress and understanding through communication with peers.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The degree directly reflects what I'm doing on a day to day basis - very helpful and immediately relevant.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there is more on offer than I can ever accept and commit to.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

My life is set, I have a huge corporation behind me who has not only claimed, but proven to invest their effort into it's employees - regardless of career level.

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

Try your best in the selection stage, you will have no regrets if you try your best. Research Accenture and showcase this knowledge with a passion, this will determine how suitable you are in the pursuit of self-study and independent learning.