Application Development New Associate Review

by Accenture

Rating

8.2/10

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

Devops and AWS engineering. I help other colleagues by creating studios for them, help them resolve any issues they may have. As well as remediating all of the instances and granting different access controls. Undergoing different certificate training at the same time.

8/10

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

I have completed two certifications and gained skills in different cloud resources. i have gained knowledge on AWS, GitLab and orchestrator. Along with developing my communication and teamwork skills due to working in a team and having to help other colleagues.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying what i am doing, gaining new skills and working with a great team of apprentices and employees which are making it more enjoyable.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured due to this programme being ran every year. There is always someone to speak to if you have any questions or query's.

8/10

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

I recieve alot of support from both my employer and my team. Along with being assigned a buddy and a career counselor to give me extra support. There is always someone to answer any questions and give me support where it is needed

8/10

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

If i need help with any qualifications there is always someone i can message or ring who will give me as much support as i need. In the form of examples of other peoples work, practice exams, documents and websites.

9/10

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

Due to doing a technical qualification all of the work i do in it does relate to my role. However i don't feel like it really helps me perform any better in my role it just helps my technical knowledge improve

6/10

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 are lots of different sports teams that can get involved in, different quiz nights, virtual games, walking challenges, lunch and learn sessions. All which you can join by yourself or in groups with your friends.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There are just so many opportunities to be involved in and there is so much room for growth. You get a lot of support and the apprenticeship they offer is a great opportunity it offers everything. As well as working with a great team of people which makes it better.

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

Make the most of everything on offer, join in all the social events, lunch and learn sessions and just make sure you do something you enjoy. Just make the most of all the opportunities.