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Software Developer
Former Employee
Worked at Accenture for 2 years
February 16, 2022
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good progression if you're willing to work out of hours.

Opportunity to work on different projects.

Prestigious name.

Diversity in management.

Cons

Potential to be stuck 'on the bench' doing nothing but training.

Who you know, not what you know.

Base pay isn't great. Plus, overtime is a scam (50% pay, no thanks).

Too much extra-curricular expectation. Don't expect to be promoted unless you're doing 'side of desk' activities, which need to be done out of hours to get your face out there, especially at more junior levels.

Bombarded with training boards. Expected to upskill yourself for 20+ hours a month.

Advice to Management

Stop putting emphasis on the side of the desk. Extracurricular activities have nothing to do with your ability to do the role. You're losing talented people who may not have the ability (or want to) give their entire life to Accenture. People work to live, not live to work.

The career counselor (CC) sounds good, but in practice is very odd. Having your profile pitched in order to get promoted can live or die based on how influential or charismatic your CC is.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
3.0

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