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    Developer and Technology

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Discover Career Opportunities in Technology
    30-60 mins
    Introductory
    Research and communicate opportunities and benefits from a career in Technology.
    What you'll learn
    • Dispel some common myths about careers in technology
    • What technical and non-technical positions exist in the tech industry
    • The benefits of pursuing a career in technology
    What you'll do
    • Meet your supervisor Felicity, a product owner at Accenture
    • Create an "ideaboard" using a whiteboard app such as Miro or Trello to organize and present research findings creatively

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Accenture UK. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    At Accenture, our commitment to our 624,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative, and lets you bring your true self to work.

    Every day around the world we work with exceptional people, the latest and greatest tech and leading companies across industries.  

    With the Accenture Technology Foundations Job Simulation, you’ll get to experience what it is like to work on a project that mirrors the skills our teams have and the work they do in the real world. You’ll build valuable skills in areas such as understanding the software development and testing lifecycle, understanding the two most commonly used software development methodologies, Waterfall and Agile, and the best use cases for each, as well as have the opportunity to practice thinking like a programmer using Algorithmic Thinking (including Pseudocoding and Flow Diagramming).  These are skills that will give you an edge in anything you do, from your academic studies, to pursuing personal projects and launching your career.

    Whether you already have an idea about your future career direction or are still looking to be inspired, the Accenture Technology Foundations Job Simulation will give you a first-hand insight into the world of consulting and technology, and help you to decide if it could be the right career for you.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Technology Careers
    Career Benefits
    Ideation
    SDLC
    Trend Analysis
    Waterfall Methodology
    Agile Methodology
    Comparative Analysis
    Software Testing
    Software Quality Assurance

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Accenture UK. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
    Developer and Technology
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Accenture UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Accenture UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Developer and Technology

    Build an end to end understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle as you experience life as a developer at Accenture

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