Software Engineer Review
at Accenture
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am currently involved with the NHSMail project where I am the 2nd/3rd line of support for NHSMail users. I am currently in the process of automating certain tasks and resolutions for users.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Accenture, I have always been made to feel welcome and given actual responsibility. At times it has been hard to balance uni-work with my regular job role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to work in a professional environment and how to develop an application in a secure environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme organisation has been good for the most part however due to my uni group being the first on a new course and COVID-19, this year has been a bit up in the air.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive support from a variety of different people - we have career counsellors to help us decide where we want to end up, the Accenture apprentice staff for general life/apprentice help and then the college staff for uni related help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We attend uni once a week for 8 hours.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
What we are taught in uni is directly applicable to my job role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are nearly daily events/activities to attend even while we are working remote.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Accenture to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is the perfect opportunity to get a qualification while working. Apprentices are treated like adults and are given actual responsibility day-to-day.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Accenture?
Make sure your thorough with your CV
