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Accenture

Consulting Industrial Placement Review

at Accenture

Placement (10 Months+)

Management Consulting

London

Review Submitted: September 2023

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The Strategy & Consulting Analyst role at Accenture (the best student employer) focuses on assisting consulting teams in solving complex business problems for clients. Analysts gather and analyze data, conduct research, develop recommendations, and collaborate with clients and colleagues. This role provided me with a solid foundation for a career in management consulting, with opportunities for growth within Accenture's consulting practice as experience is gained.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, when performing vendor due diligence, I led interviews and market assessments for Utility companies, analysing operational requirements, commercial strengths, and financial requirements for a Greek Energy client.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I enjoyed working alongside Accenture Strategists to co-create a new Business and IT operating model for a Global Products client where I translated in-depth research findings and recommendations into high-quality materials for workshops attended by C-level executives, developing strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Countless support was offered continuously during my placement year. Colleagues all understood what I felt like being a junior in a large organisation and hence were helpful in answering any questions that I had
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I enjoyed the friendly and fast-paced culture that was prevalent at Accenture. I found that everyone was open to speaking about anything when the time was available. The fast-paced environment also allows you to learn at speed with constant feedback, supporting accelerated growth in your development.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Highly because over the past year, I have been privileged to be a part of Accenture's dynamic and forward-thinking team, where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are not just words, but a way of life. This experience has been a masterclass in professional growth, and I'm immensely grateful for the guidance and mentorship that has enriched my journey.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Accenture
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Accenture
Reach out to current Analysts and previous interns via LinkedIn to learn more about the role and how to succeed. This will improve your application approach.
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