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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2010 – Reviewed Jun 28, 2012

Interview Details – pretty similar to what happens in the industry - 2 rounds, validating CV content and case study

Negotiation Details – yes, though the HR is too rude and stubborn, and always offer what the current employees get for the level being given to you

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No Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2011 – Reviewed Aug 17, 2011

Interview Details – 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.

Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your manager and how you handled it.   Answer Question

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2011 – Reviewed May 5, 2011

Interview Details – 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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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2010 – Reviewed Apr 1, 2011

Interview Details – 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.

Interview Question – Describe a situation where your ethics were challenged and how you were able to make the right decision to achieve success.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Negotiations are flexible and encouraged. Determine what factors are important and be candid in your reasons: salary, work/life balance, vacation, etc.

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

No Offer – Interviewed in Bangalore (India) Mar 2011 – Reviewed Mar 5, 2011

Interview Details – 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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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2008 – Reviewed Nov 30, 2010

Interview Details – 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.

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Negotiation Details – Not much there.

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2010 – Reviewed Aug 27, 2010

Interview Details – Very professional. 3 rounds ..one functional, second behavioral and last HR

Interview Question – onw instance where you had to lie to your manager   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – offer not attractive

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jun 15, 2010

Interview Details – 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 Question – Behavioral question - Describe a project or idea that was implemented primarily because of your efforts. What was your role? What was the outcome   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Yes, I wass able to negotiate a little. not much. But it was ok.

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2007 – Reviewed Aug 21, 2009

Interview Details – - 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 Question – What was the most challening role you have played in the past and how did you handle the situation?   Answer Question

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Senior Consultant at Accenture

No Offer – Interviewed in Toronto, ON (Canada) Feb 2008 – Reviewed Jun 24, 2009

Interview Details – was with two people both one on one interviews. walked through my cv. questions were around experience previous engagements. the process is a complete hit and miss and depends on who you interview with and how desperate is the hiring situation. is dependant on marketplace. ofcourse your personality is important but market conditions play a key role.

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