Application process

To ensure that our application procedure is reliable and fair to everyone, we follow a clearly defined process. You’ll find all the details, and lots of helpful hints, under the following headings:

What happens next?
First interview
Second interview
Third interview

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and, to help us maintain our objectivity, you should NOT put your date of birth or age on your application.

The selection process is designed to be quick and straightforward. It starts with a 45-minute interview with a member of our Recruitment Team or a Manager from Consulting. The interviews will take place at our London offices. In exceptional circumstances, there is opportunity for a telephone interview. The questions we might ask you at this stage will cover career focus, interest in IT and business, and competency-based questions. In addition, a mini case study will test your logic and problem-solving skills.

If you pass the initial interview you will be invited to attend a half-day assessment at our London office. There will be an additional interview, plus two group exercises and a case study. The assessment is a chance for you to learn more about us and to meet some of the people who work here.

We’ll contact you shortly after the assessment to let you know if you’ve been successful.

Your initial interview will last approximately 45 minutes. The interviews are held at our London offices. In exceptional circumstances, there is the opportunity for a telephone interview. You will be interviewed either by a Graduate Recruiter or a Manager from within the business. The interview will focus mainly on the information contained in your application form. Your interviewer will want to find out more about you as a person, your life at university and your work experience. You will also be probed on your career ambitions and your interest in IT. In addition, a mini case study will test your logic and problem-solving skills.

Your interviewer will want you to provide recent examples of interpersonal skills such as communication and initiative. Also, we will want to be certain that you have researched your career options and can show your commitment to a career in business and IT.

It is at this stage you should make your interviewer know if you are interested in pursuing an interest in Strategy or Technology should you be successful in being offered a place in the Analyst Consulting Group. You’ll need to think about how you can demonstrate why you are suited to this workgroup, for example, you may have specific experience.

Accenture’s dress policy is business casual – tailored trousers or skirt, plus shirt with collar or smart top/blouse for women. So when you meet your interviewer, he or she may not be wearing a suit. However, if you prefer to wear a suit, feel free to do so. The main thing is to ensure that you are comfortable with what you are wearing and to create a good first impression.

How do I best prepare for my interview?

You will learn the outcome by email within 10 working days of your interview taking place. Therefore, please ensure that we have your latest email address. We would be grateful if you would only contact us during these two weeks if there is an urgent reason why you need to know the outcome earlier – for example, if you have to make a decision on another offer.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call our helpline on 0500 100189.

Congratulations on reaching the second-round interview assessment centre! At this stage, the challenge is greater and the stakes are higher. Succeed here, and you will be offered a place at Accenture.

The interview assessment lasts just over half a day and takes place in our London office. Typically, eight candidates attend each assessment, which consists of five assessed and two non-assessed parts.

One-to-one case study
You will be given some information to read about a company’s business and technology issues or problems.


You will discuss the case study issues and their possible solutions with your interviewer in a role-play scenario.

Case study example and sample answers

Group exercise 1
Working as part of a team you will discuss the case study in more detail.

Document review exercise
You will work individually to identify the errors in a document under tight time pressure.

Document review exercise example and answers

Group exercise 2
Working as part of a team you will complete an idea-generation exercise.

Final one-to-one interview
This will focus on your career interests in more depth, your awareness of Accenture and consideration of where you would best fit in.

You will be interviewed either by a Manager in the business or a member of Graduate Recruiting. This is your final opportunity to get to know us and decide if we are the company for you. And it’s our final chance to decide if you are the sort of person we are looking for. So make the most of the opportunities available to you to ask questions and find out more about us.

Manager presentation
This is a presentation delivered by a Manager from the business. It will give you more information about Accenture and what happens on the day, and it’s your chance to ask any questions you may have about the company.

Analyst Q&A session
This is your chance to meet with recent new joiners and find out more about what it’s really like to work at Accenture.

Strategy alignment candidates only

Congratulations on reaching the third round interview! You have done well to get this far and, if you succeed at this stage, you will be offered a place in within the Analyst Consulting Group aligned to Strategy.

The third round assessment consists of two interviews. One will be with a Strategy or SITE Manager from within the business, who will probe you in more detail about your career focus and motivation for applying to Strategy at Accenture. He or she will also answer any further questions you may have.

The second interview is focused on a case study. It assesses in greater depth your approach to problem-solving, how you structure your thoughts and how you communicate your points to the interviewer. We will be looking for evidence of your ability to think logically and laterally within and ‘around’ the problem, your capacity to prioritise and to suggest solutions and action plans where relevant. The case study interview is intensive and you will have to think on your feet.

If you are successful at the third round interview you will be offered a place within the Analyst Consulting Group aligned to Strategy. Here you will enjoy a broad range of project and client exposure to build up your consulting skills, as well as a Strategy or SITE Careers Counsellor and the chance to join Strategy or SITE projects when they are available.

We will be assessing a number of criteria throughout the session, including your problem-solving skills and initiative, as well as probing you a little more on your career focus and interest in strategy.



Overcoming any initial nerves and being confident on the day can make all the difference. It will inevitably have been a few weeks since your initial interview, so re-visit our web site and remind yourself who we are and what we do.

Think laterally and keep an open mind about all scenarios. Keep an eye on the time, make your notes brief and be enthusiastic and engaging throughout the day. It makes all the difference to your interviewer if you present yourself as a motivated person. This is your final chance to make a good impression. If you have questions, please ask them, but don’t feel obliged – they are not part of our assessment.



We will inform you of the outcome of your interview by e-mail within 10 working days, so please ensure that we have your current e-mail address. We would be grateful if you would only contact us during this period if there is an urgent reason why you need to know the outcome earlier – for example, if you have to make a decision on another offer. If you have any questions in the meantime, please call our helpline on Freephone 0500 100189.