Application Process & Interviews at Accenture New Zealand

The Interview process was long, having gone through: * a phone call interview * an online video interview, * a manager interview * a managing director interview (if you get this far, I have heard that you have already got the job and this interview is purely formalities)

The most organised process by far. Also the recruiter was the best I've worked with. She was organised and professional, but also incredibly understanding and flexible.

Submit a CV, and any supporting documentation. Complete an aptitude assessment. Complete a self paced video interview to text based questions. Complete an interview with a manager/senior manager. Complete an interview with a managing director.

Number of interviews are high. But the responses are very quick. Progression to next stage happened within days

There were multiple steps with online, phone and face-to-face interviews but overall the process was quite fast. Once I was employed I had a number of months to wait until I started in the job.

Online personality test, multiple interviews

Online assessment, phone call, interview, another interview with leadership. Lengthy.

The interview process was fairly drawn out

Online assessment then multiple interview rounds

Fairly comprehensive

The interview process was intense. I went through a 7 stage interview process that started in July 2015 and finished in November 2015. It involved an online application, multiple online psychometric tests, online video interview, face to face interview, and then a full day assessment centre called "the Accenture Adventure" in which we were assessed for a variety of group activities. During this day, we also had an interview with a managing director. After all of these stages, I was finally offered the job 18 months before I finished studying

Initial Application, Psychometric Assessment, Video Interview, Assessment Center, Face to Face Interview

I had one interview after doing some online assessments. The assessments were standard and I enjoyed doing them. The interview was very relaxed and was closer to talking to a friend rather than talking to a potential employer.

It was great - the process was fast and I was given feedback as to what to expect during each interview round, and how I could prepare better.

There was slightly less communication than there should have been. There were long periods where I didn't hear anything, and I didn't know what was going on.

The online testing and interviews were an appropriate way to select their employees. I believe that with the advancement of technology, people are definitely using technology at various places but i believe that human connection should still be required to make final decisions.

Like most grad programs, there are a series of stages you must go through in order to get a job at Accenture. First there is an online submission of resume/cv and academic transcript, then a series of online quizzes/tests, online video interview, face-to-face HR interview and finally and interview with the Managing Director of the area they are looking to hire you into.

Personality quiz, video interview, and a face to face interview

Nothing too challenging, as long as you know what you want to do in the company

Began with online application. Then recorded interview (I was recorded asking questions sent through one at a time). Then was video interviewed before offered the position.

Previous experience, situational behavioural questions etc.

About my previous experience, what i would bring to the company, working/leading by example, work life balance

How I dealt with Projects at University that had issues where team members weren't pulling their weight? Or the project was not going well?

Standard resume questions, a few character questions and general background and future aspirations.

Behavioural questions like "Describe a situation where you displayed .."

There were a real range. I did multiple case study interviews as well a behavioral interviews, and then some interviews were quite casual.

About myself, what I know of the company, ambitions and expectations of the role.

General personal and previous experience questions.

I was asked about my experiences in life and how have a reacted and behaved in certain scenarios.

Why do you want to work at Accenture? Give an e.g. of when you had to take on responsibility. Give an e.g.. of when you had to juggle tasks with limited time. Give an eg. of when you had to put your job first.

Generic questions about my past experience, but with a bigger focus on who I am as a person

Normal interviews questions, mainly around what I know and what I want to get from the company

Questions centered around career aspirations and how well I understood the company, its business and structure.

I was asked a lot about my interests and what I wanted to get from working at Accenture.

The questions were varied from academic background to general experiences. some of the questions were more focused in the experience.

Lots of leadership / FIT / personal experience questions

Honestly don't remember the early parts. Much of the later stages was about what my interests were, what I was looking for, what I understood about Accenture and an opportunity to ask questions about Accenture

Past experiences and the usual

Why do you want to work here? What motivated you? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What do you know about how we operate and the clients we work with? What do you do outside of work? What challenges have you faced and how have you overcome them, either at work or in your personal life?

Why do you want to work for this company? Tell me about a time you struggled/failed/faced difficulty? Tell me about a time you overcame a conflict? Where do you see yourself within the company? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What is the most important thing you have learnt from university?

Remember examples of different uni projects you were involved in and how you played a part in each project.

You cannot anticipate where you will placed as a graduate, especially when coming from a non business or legal degree. So make a good case of where you believe you will fit within the organisation before your interviews.

Review your achievements and responses to behavioural questions. Stay up to date with the industries that you are interested in working with, and also the new trends in technology.

Just be relaxed and be yourself.

Practice case studies and know the industries of the managers who are interviewing you in the case study round. Other than that, just be yourself, because the managers are very understanding and just want to get to know you.

Search company background. culture. your future plan, field of interest what you know about that field

Research the company and know the background and the values of the company prior to interviews.

Have something interesting outside of study/work that you do as a hobby. the managers interviewing me liked to know I am able to maintain a work/life balance prior to joining Accenture

Read on the company profile, have questions prepared, and really define what your assets and skillsets are so the interviewers know and understand your strengths.

Ask for expectations of the job, your day to day responsibilities, clients

Do your research.

Read lots about the company, its projects, competitors etc.

Research the company extremely well before interviewing. Try and remain calm during the Assessment Centre, and always be yourself

Research the area you want to join and ask questions until you have a good idea of what they provide and if it aligns to your values

Understand the company you're applying to

To know why you are the best person for the company - it boils down to having more than a great academic transcript, but if you are an interesting person, who is willing to go above and beyond, without the guarantee of recognition. For example, I volunteered at university - and did this because I really enjoyed it (rather than using this as a vehicle to enhance my CV. I believe in my interview it could be seen I was genuine about this, and I think the interviewers could really see who was and was not genuine about extra-curricular activities and their motivation for them). Also, as Accenture is a people company, being able to freely converse is a big plus.

Do a bit of research on company structure.

Research is key. Know the ins and outs of the company, particularly their values. Work out how these relate to you as an individual and why you want to work for them. Generic responses (i.e., international company) won't get you very far - be a bit unique and demonstrate that you have genuinely thought about the company and want to work for them.

Have a good understanding of Accenture: its structure, competitors, service offerings and major clients

Research their website well. Show that you want to be at Accenture, rather than they are one of many places you are applying