Avoid at all costs as a Graduate! - Anonymous employee Avanade Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Signing on bonus - Good salary straight out of uni

Cons

- As a grad there is no structured programme, you'll be succumbed to outdated Microsoft qualifications which aren't relevant - Long hours and distant client sites - Accenture obtain all the big accounts so Avanade are naturally left with the small/medium enterprises in the middle of nowhere. - Promotion process = Popularity contest - Promotion solely depends on if managers like you rather than the effort you put in. - Lack of projects = stuck on the bench for a very long time. Stay away if you want a proper graduate job experience. You'll be feeling isolated and under prepared for when you're put on a project.

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Avanade Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. As we continue to grow our graduate and new hire programmes, it is helpful to hear how we can improve this experience for our people. If you're willing, I'd like learn more about your time with us. You can reach me directly at eric.miquelon@avanade.com

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