In your opinion, why do companies need consultants?
This question again assesses your communication skills and approach to your work. It also aims to reveal how far you've gone to research and learn everything you can about Accenture's approach before your interview. Accenture states on their website, 'We help our clients become the next and best versions of themselves.' Familiarize yourself with their approach to describing what they do, and incorporate some of their language into your approach. Put your best foot forward deliver your best pitch, and explain why you feel companies need consultants.
"I believe every company needs a consultant group at any stage in their business. Only the most invested will take that step and hire one. There may be pain points they remain stuck on due to differing opinions in the c-suite. Their processes may be antiquated, but no internal employee is knowledgeable enough to change that. Whatever the reason, I am prepared to show my new clients how wise it was to bring on Accenture to assist."
"I previously worked for a company that hired a management consulting firm. Their reason was that they needed an outside perspective on processes and spending. They wanted to scale but did not understand how to do so. It was a fascinating process, which sparked my interest in joining this industry."
