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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Aug 17, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 4 months)
Within a couple weeks of applying online, I was contacted by an internal recruiter via email and we agreed upon a time for a telephone call. That phone interview consisted on confirming information, a few screening questions, and an overview of the interview process.
A few weeks later, the next step was a 45 minute telephone interview focused on validating my skills. It consisted of discussing examples of prior projects I had worked on with a senior associate, and being very clear about the situation/challenge, my specific role/actions, and the results achieved.
That was followed by another 45 minute telephone interview focused on behavioral topics such as "tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager and how you handled it". I understand the people who conducted this interview do only this kind of interview, and do several each day.
The final step was a day of face-to-face interviews that focused on "fit". This required air travel to and form another city in a single, very long day. I had two one-on-one interviews, each about an hour long, one with the hiring manager and another with a peer manager. There were other candidates interviewing at the same time, and we all sat together in a conference room between interviews and for lunch. It was a bit odd that no one from Accenture joined us for lunch, ... instead, they came in a various times, grabbed a sandwich box, and went back to their desk to eat.
The following week, I was informed they would not be extending me an offer.
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Other Details
I Applied Online.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted May 5, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
I was contacted for a situational interview and technical skills interview. I passed both and within 2 weeks was invited to a formal interview. Travel and dates were flexible. Met with senior management and interview went very well although was loaded with IT experience questions.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Apr 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 (took 4+ weeks)
The company values internal referrals and does an active search within the market through external resources (social media, job boards, etc.). The initial interview is a skills screening with HR and very general in terms of fit and interest. Second round consisted of a phone interview with a senior level individual (manager, senior manager) and was more of a behavioral based interview to assess skills in particular skill area. Third round was an on site, panel style interview with 2-3 senior level individuals (senior manager, partner/principal) and much more focused on skills, behavior, experience, etc. The process varies based on hiring level and has changed to more of a competency and case study assessment in addition to the above third round outline. Preparation and ability to highlight achievements and skills is important. Have a list of detailed questions to gain and express interest in the company and opportunities, but be specific in communicating goals and expectations. Ensure that you understand the opportunities available and resources available to meet your objectives - there is not a lot of individual guidance, so you have to be proactive and ask, ask, ask for more.
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Negotiation Details
Negotiations are flexible and encouraged. Determine what factors are important and be candid in your reasons: salary, work/life balance, vacation, etc.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Mar 5, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Bangalore (India) (took a day)
Big companies boast of processes, quality, blah, blah, but in reality they hardly adhere to it. I had a very bad experience with Accenture recruitment team. One consulting company which works for Accenture had called me and had taken all the necessary information from me like number of years of experience, current CTC, expected CTC. They had forwarded my cv to accenture and then scheduled for a face to face interview.
When I went to the Accenture office, one HR lady took my first round of interview. I was surprised that HR will be the first round of interview at any place. She asked my expected CTC and asked if it is negotiable. I replied it is not possible to negotiate as I am already holding another offer. Later she asked some usual HR questions like what is the biggest challenge u faced so far, how do handle a crunch situation, blah, blah. I answered all the questions satisfactorily. Then she told me to wait for some time. After some time I was informed that there is compensation mismatch and I can leave.
What is really shocking is before scheduling the interview why cant they check what I had quoted in my expected CTC. It ruined my entire day, as I had travelled long from my place. I also had declined another interview schedule to attend this one. These people dont have any sort of respect for others time. Please consider Accenture only if you have no alternative.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Nov 30, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2008 (took 2 months)
an HR screen was followed by a skills interviews. Once you successfully pass those hurdles, you are invited for an on-site interviews. I met two partners and a sr. manager. People were very friendly and nice. Nobody was out there to get you.
Negotiation Details
Not much there.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Aug 27, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 5 days)
Very professional. 3 rounds ..one functional, second behavioral and last HR
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
offer not attractive
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Jul 27, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2008 in McLean, VA (took 3 weeks)
It was a telephonic interview followed by the 1:1 meeting with the Sr. Manager and then the Group Head. The meetings were really comfortable and mainly discussed my prior work experience and projects. Salary negotiation was done at the Group Head level.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Jun 15, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2008 (took 2 months)
I had my first interview with the HR person. It was general questions. About my experience, whether I am technical or functional, management, salary expectation etc.
Then the next interview was with a technical manager. He asked me some Oracle Apps specific questions but very simple.
The next interview was situational/behavioral interview. Same old questions......give me an example of a difficult situation and how did you handle it, how do you deal with an irate client etc etc.
The next round was face to face interview with a Senior Executive. She asked me about my background, what career path I was interested in, asked about my previous company etc etc.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes, I wass able to negotiate a little. not much. But it was ok.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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No
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Apr 9, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
The interview consisted of a case interview along with a fit interview. The fit interview was good, but the case that was given was ridiculously esoteric. It seemed like the guy just made the case up on the spot, and it was presented poorly. If there had been 2 case interviews, or if the guy had stuck to something a little more traditional, it would have been better to assess the competency of individuals.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Consultant at Accenture
Posted Aug 21, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2007 (took 5 days)
- Points to remember when doing an interview are:
- Understand that the company thrives on giving challenges to people. so show that you are keen to take on challenges and how you have done this in the past
- show how you have delivered higher than expectation in your previous projects
- show your interest in things othert than just work
- display an awareness of the global nature of the business they are working in
Interview Questions
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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