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Q&A With Accenture Employees
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How employees describe working at Accenture
Worst company careless ceo firing people at will
Review from IT Dept
Overall pays well. Work life balance could be better.
Good stockplan, 401k match, great dental benefits
They pay attention to the questions you ask
4 Year of Experiance i have
What it's like to work at Accenture
- Accenture employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Accenture report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Accenture have 4+ meetings
- 79% of Accenture employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Accenture employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 63% of Accenture employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Accenture employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 76% of Accenture employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Accenture Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 78
How long do the interviews usually take at Accenture?
It depends on level. It will take some time to vet all candidates and pick the very best. Weeks sometimes.
This depends on the role.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Accenture?
As an interviewer, I get frustrated at times with unprepared interviewees. Recognize that the interviewer is making a sacrifice to their normal day job to talk with you. The interviewer wants to hire you and wants you to fit the role. Be the person we want to hire.
It took more than two months and meetings with seven people, including two or three visits to the office. It was probably the most tedious interview process I've ever endured.
How do you feel about Accenture's future?
Not good. Current disappointment shown by major mortgage client
Not good at the pace we’re going at.
What are you most excited about working at Accenture?
Projects to develop when asked
The amazing projects and work we do.
What do you like best about the leadership team at Accenture?
Regular communication
Collaborative open style
How’s the morale in the office?
very bad. There was over 10% turn over in less than 1 year.
Generally very good. Management had goals related to employee engagement, and they are responsive to morale issues.
What does the leadership team at Accenture need to get better at?
Actioning about career development and skills improvement initiatives beyond 'talking' about it.
Understanding individuals
is the team ethnically diverse?
Yes, as diverse as any I have ever worked with
It varies by team and role, but generally yes. Like many companies, upper management is predominantly male and white, but there are fewer barriers than I have seen in other places.
What makes you most happy at Accenture?
Achieving to tight deadlines and doing new things
The diversity of opportunity, thinking and culture.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Accenture?
Help is always there when you ask for it and the core slurs underpin every decision making process.
Forward thinking approach to flexible working
How often do employees get raises at Accenture (US)?
I've been with Accenture through two annual review cycles and only received a raise from one of them. So I'm going with 50% of the time.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Accenture (US)?
We do not differentiate between these. We offer parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, regardless of gender.
How long after an interview at Accenture (US) does it take to hear back?
1-2 days
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Accenture (US)?
2 weeks
How hard is it to get promoted at Accenture (US)?
Very, VERY hard. Good luck with that!
What is the daily attire at Accenture (US)?
Depends on location and circumstance. It can be everything from up to business attire. At a client worksite, you dress like the clients. In the Accenture office with clients present, you dress in business attire.
What is Accenture (US)'s policy towards pets in the workplace?
No blanket policy. It would be up to each location.
How innovative is Accenture (US)?
Accenture is driven by innovation. We are known for this. Sometimes we come late to the game, but catch up quickly.
How often do promotions happen at Accenture (US)?
Promotions happen once a year, for the most part. A person can expect to move up in their career every 3 to 5 years.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Accenture (US)?
Clear articulation of subject. Think toastmasters. How one presents themselves, and a subject. Can they stand in front of a team or client and deliver a clear concise message.
What perk or benefit should Accenture (US) have?
Enablement of work from home.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Accenture (US)?
Chances are you will be "on the bench" waiting for your first assignment. Spend that time networking, figuring out what you can about Accenture organization, who your career councilor is, where you fit in the organization. Network at Accenture is very important. Start to build your brand inside the company.
How's the leadership on the HR team at Accenture?
Very large; hard to connect with highest leadership. Local MD/Managers are better, but we are so spread out.
What's the best part of your job at Accenture?
The friends you make
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at Accenture?
Pay is lower than market standards; it will drive up attrition of graduates who grow up with Accenture & lower rate of experience hire joins
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Should I work at Accenture?
42% of Accenture employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 33% would not recommend working at Accenture to their friends.
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 33% | Detractors |
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