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40 Accenture Interview Questions

10 Interview Questions With Sample Answers

1.   What do you think makes a good management consultant?

What You Need to Know

This question can be tricky because the characteristics and traits you mention are ones you should also possess. Instead of listing what constitutes a good management consultant, explain how a good management consultant attains those skills and performs with reliable consistency. Share what makes you great at your job, what methods you employ to deliver with a high success rate, and where you'd like to grow.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"A good management consultant will actively listen to their client and commit to giving them only the most sound and well-researched advice. They are full of integrity and know how to communicate. These are just some of the skills I have honed over my years in consulting, and I look forward to making them work for Accenture and your clients."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

2nd Answer Example

"A good management consultant will have the ability to adapt and pivot at a moment's notice. They will be well-trusted and researched and communicate clearly at all times. These skills are ones that I value and work to improve in myself daily."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

2.   Name someone who is a source of inspiration for you.

What You Need to Know

Your source of inspiration can reveal a lot about you. It suggests who you aspire to be and what fuels your growth and approach to your work. Your source of inspiration can be living or dead, a real person or a fictional character. Share your example and why.

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Answer Example

"Steve Jobs. He sparked a new technological revolution that has changed the trajectory of our future. The true definition of an innovator. I'm excited to see where we go next."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

3.   How do you like to spend your free time?

What You Need to Know

The interviewer wants further insights into your personality and how well you'll fit in with your other team members. Your answer could also potentially provide insights into your work/life balance. Use this opportunity to make yourself interesting and memorable and perhaps even start a fun conversation.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

Answer Example

"On most days off, you'll find me doing several things at once. I'll either watch some documentaries while cooking in the kitchen. I am a hardcore foodie and health nut. I cook everything from scratch and do big batch cooking for the week. It helps free up time elsewhere and ensures my work week runs smoothly and that I get enough sleep each night, among other things."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

4.   Name something unique that you bring to the table.

What You Need to Know

This question is an opportunity to align your values and motivators with Accenture's work culture and brand. They're looking for a convincing sales pitch. The more tangibles you can deliver, the better. Make eye contact and smile, exuding confidence in tone and body language, yet try to be humble.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

Answer Example

"I have the best time management skills of anyone I know. I can tell you what time it is, down to the minute, any time of the day, without looking recently at a clock. I can predict if a deadline will be met or not, regardless of the person who has to meet it. My project management skills are unparalleled."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

5.   If I were to call your previous employer, how do you think they’d describe your attitude?

What You Need to Know

This question tests your stress responses in real-time by hinting that they may have talked to your previous employer. They may have, but in all likelihood, they haven't, and most states have laws limiting what can be disclosed or shared. Maintain your confidence and enthusiasm throughout your interview, and do not allow such questions to trip you up. Put some self-evaluative thought into your answer. Identify your growth opportunities and talk up your merits.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

Answer Example

"They'd say I have a great attitude, regardless of the work I perform. Everybody has bad days, but I have a proven track record of motivating those around me. I am the team's cheerleader, an enemy to none, and a friend to all. They'd say I am a glass half full, optimistic, happy-go-lucky person, who always has an eye on the silver lining."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

6.   How can Accenture motivate you?

What You Need to Know

When an employer understands what motivates their staff, they'll be able to take measures towards ensuring job satisfaction in their work culture and environment. A motivated workforce contributes more significantly, is more productive, and is invested in their work, resulting in less employee turnover.

Share you motivate yourself on the job. Here are some ways that an employer may try to drive you.

- Earning points through incentive programs

- Showing complete trust in your work and performance

- Setting smaller, more achievable goals

- Helping you find your higher career purpose

- Being a positive example to you

- Maintaining an open and transparent workplace

- Personalized incentives vs. team-driven incentives

- Getting to know you on a personal level

- Positive feedback-based rewards system

- Offering a stable work/life balance by encouraging time off

- Letting you know your voice matters

- Allowing you to take the lead on projects that excite you

- Handing out big-picture projects so you feel that you are contributing to the company's future

- Public recognition

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"My current manager motivates me by reminding me that she has faith in my work. Those words boost my confidence and feed my fire, especially on more challenging client projects."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

2nd Answer Example

"Thank you for asking! I appreciate that Accenture cares about employee motivation levels. I am best motivated through words of praise and recognition for a job well done. I like to know that my efforts are noticed. In my current position, we have a team leaderboard, and I like that concept because it creates healthy competition."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

7.   How does a career in management consulting fulfill and satisfy you?

What You Need to Know

By gaining insights into your career satisfaction, the interviewer will hopefully be able to ascertain whether you'll be a sustainable hire. Many who work in the industry experience dissatisfaction with their work yet continue doing it rather than facing a career change. Therefore, they want to gauge your job satisfaction to determine whether you'll find a career with Accenture satisfying and rewarding. Share what satisfies you most about your career in management consulting. Exhibit enthusiasm while being specific.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"The most satisfying part of my career as a management consultant is that I have the opportunity to change the course of someone's business. To be a problem solver for complex issues is incredibly satisfying. I love a challenge, and each client presents new ones. It's like solving a cool puzzle every day."

2nd Answer Example

"I have found management consulting to be highly fulfilling for the past eight years because I am passionate about business success, especially when it means resuscitating a failing business. I love a great comeback story, and I get to participate in them all the time. Another reason I love this career path is the many development opportunities and learning new approaches and methodologies."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

8.   Do you consider yourself a persuasive person?

What You Need to Know

Harnessing the power of persuasion is a desirable trait of a consultant. The power of persuasion is essential if you are selling or pitching anything. The interviewer wants to know if you can consistently communicate in a way that provokes a distinct, directive force to provoke decisions. They're assessing your skill level to make things happen. Share your approach in a way that aligns with Accenture's vision and values.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"I can be persuasive when it comes to helping my clients to understand the logic, or reason, behind recommendations that our group is making. It's important to lay out the intentions of any change and then express the importance of those changes."

2nd Answer Example

"Persuasion and management consulting methods go hand in hand. I believe that I am a persuasive person. My approach is not sly or combative in any way, however. I persuade others by displaying how my approach, or belief, could benefit their business and bottom-line."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

9.   What have you done in the last few months to strengthen your professional network?

What You Need to Know

Your interviewer asks this question to assess whether you actively maintain and tend to your professional network. Management Consultants know very well that a professional network can mean all the difference in their business. Some are more disorganized and cruise along until it's necessary to spring into gear. That last-minute scramble can introduce chaos and frenetic energy to the workplace, which could affect productivity. So, share how you go about networking and how active you are in your industry.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"I am very focused on building my professional network. For the past six months, I have enjoyed membership at the local Chamber of Commerce. I have also joined a consultants mastermind, where we meet once every quarter to share tools, resources, and client success stories."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

2nd Answer Example

"I am active in my local and online consultants community. I recently started a LinkedIn group for Management Consultants in my city, and we will have our first meetup next month. Networking is a huge component of gaining business, and I plan to stay focused on those activities for years to come."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

10.   Accenture works with clients across many industries. Which of our clients' industries interests you the most?

What You Need to Know

If you are pursuing a position at Accenture, you should have reasonable expectations of the type of clients that Accenture takes on. You likely have some relative experience in the same sectors and should be able to answer this question easily. To gain their confidence in your abilities, assure them you're well equipped to jump in with their clients immediately. By detailing the client industries in which you have worked, along with any other relative experience, you'll show the interviewer that you have researched their company thoroughly and are interested in working with clients you have the desired experience with. Incorporate some of the key terms, words, and phrases that you most identify with from their site. This will reflect you already embrace their brand and their client approach.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

1st Answer Example

"When researching Accenture, I saw that most of your clients are in the energy, finance, and education sectors. Your experience in these areas is part of what prompted me to apply since the bulk of my experience is there. I have a special interest in finance clients, particularly. I majored in finance while attending university, so it's a solid area for me."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

2nd Answer Example

"My industry expertise is in healthcare. When I saw that you were hiring, particularly for your clients in the healthcare sector, I knew I had to apply. I am highly confident working in this sector and look forward to learning about the other clients you take on at Accenture, particularly those in e-commerce."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 10th, 2023

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