Accenture

When I joined Accenture, I did so through the Apprentice Program. This is a year-long "job interview," putting you into a usual position at Accenture for an Associate level. If you meet the business criteria, you join! If not, you don't, but you have a whole year of experience at a company like this.

The benefits are affordable, the PTO allowances are huge, and most projects are work-from-home. It's an overall great jumpstart to a career in tech.

While my cons are few, it's important for anyone joining this program. You are not gonna have your hand held. You will be expected to log in at your usual times. You have to do the work with efficiency. You'll be expected to be available throughout the workday. This may all seem obvious. But for people, like me, that are new to an environment like this, do not get comfortable. Time will catch up to you, and while people will help you succeed, you have to take that initiative.

Be more mindful of people with ADHD. This is an inclusive company, don't get me wrong. But the support for people with mental disabilities was lacking, and if I wasn't forced my hand, I would have lost my position. That's not something I can handle for too long.