Display you're committed to your career path, exhibit passion for your field, and your enthusiasm for where it'll lead you. If you weren't passionate about your studies when you started, that's fine, as long as your passion emerged along the path of your educational journey.

The Accenture Internship Program offers "an immersive curriculum designed to develop and empower you as you grow in your career. As an Accenture Intern, you'll gain experience in working at the forefront of technology, solving business challenges, developing innovative solutions, and learning from inspiring leaders. Thrive as you lead in doing work that matters while bringing out, and developing, the best in you."

So they're looking to recruit tech advocates, alike themselves, who'll fit into the culture of their brand. They're particularly interested in rising talent who have a strong academic background and relevant skills. "Take on a new world of discovery. Jump-start your career." With the aim of recruiting and grooming future leaders from within.

"I spent some time researching what kind of degree and pursuits might be the best fit for me, and the number of schools with the courses and degrees offered that were aligned with my goals were narrow. Fortunately, our local college of the Marists College School of Management had programs that aligned with my interests. I consider myself an innovator and wanted to pursue a field where I could pursue my career side by side with the best of the best people. I am lucky to have very supportive parents who coached me to pursue a field that would make me happy, and that's what I've done."