Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Job title: Analyst Intern Daily tasks: varied: PMO work, minutes, SharePoint editing/updating, data validation, generic excel/PPT work, BRD creation, Business Change work, financials overviewing etc. usually 9-6.30pm though sometimes a bit shorter and sometimes much longer

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, vastly improved my excel, PPT skills. Learned how to use Visio, QC, to an extent SAP, SharePoint etc. Minuting (seemingly easy but an important skill), general organisation, managing my own finances etc.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed it a lot. My team were always friendly, banterous and easy going. The company culture is competitive but that's definitely a good thing. All in all i'd like to go back if i get the opportunity.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Accenture?
  • internal recognition is quite high, external much less and i was involved quite often in projects but keep in mind as an 18 year old intern there will always be some give and take.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • If you needed anything or had to learn something etc. support is always there, very easily accessible.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Whenever I requested assistance it was given, very easy to talk to and willing to help with all problems. Yes i did enjoy it.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • well. Though london is expensive and rent will take a huge chunk out of the salary.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there are tonnes of company events/activites/volunteering opportunities and general training possibilities. Book clubs, football etc. You name it, they've got it.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because of the above. It gives you good contacts and you learn a lot.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Accenture?
  • Ensure you spend time with your application, it is competitive. Be yourself and never pretend you know something (dont BS). If you can, try to polish up on excel skills.


Details

Gap Year Programme

Finance

Central London & City

March 2014


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