Software Engineer Review

by Accenture

Rating

6.1/10

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

I am currently part of a defect management team working. My everyday activities include: data analysis, scripting and coding. As a team we have a daily team meeting to assign tasks to the team this is to keep track of what everyone is working towards.

7/10

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

I have been able to develop my shell scripting and ability to solve issues on my own

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot as everyday there is a new challenge to face.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Accenture?

I feel that as an apprentice I am valued here at Accenture. I feel that I am included and treated like a normal employee

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There are times where I don't feel the programme is structured very well when it comes to training days with our university provider

5/10

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

As much as they can give. I still do feel however that it is not enough as there are a lot of hard units and we could do with more actual training days

5/10

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

A lot. They are always around/ free if advice/ guidance is needed

7/10

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

I don't think that my salary meets my needs. I think we are underpaid as now a lot of us are doing roles that other people in the company are doing for a much higher pay

4/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

not sure

3/10

9. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a good starting point to build a career from

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

Be confident, be positive and have patience