Accenture Ireland’s Graduate Programme 2021

Diverse & Innovative Work

Every day is different at Accenture. We reinvent the way every job is done for our 4,000+ clients across 40 industries. We want employees to try out multiple areas of the business.

Career Progression

We strive to support our graduate employees to promotion within approx. three years of joining. You'll get extensive training and a dedicated careers counsellor to help you progress.

Training & Development

We provide online, classroom and on-the-job training to help students transition from university to the workplace. Training topics range from Design Thinking to Storytelling.

Inclusive & Social Culture

A culture of equality is essential to us. It’s what drives innovation. People are more likely to be innovative if they have the freedom to be creative, feel respected and valued.

Making a Difference

We take our responsibility for the future of the company and the planet, seriously. We ensure everything we do—for our clients, people and communities—is done with integrity.

Rewards & Benefits

Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our success. That’s why our package is so competitive – at every level. Visit our What’s on Offer page for more.

1. Online Application

The application window for the 2020 Grad Programme is 2nd Sept - 31st Oct 2019. To apply, you must complete a detailed profile and 2 to 3-minute psychometric test. Please note you can apply to only one stream.

2. Discovery Portal

If you seem suitable for the role, you’ll be invited to the Discovery Portal stage, within 5 working days. It’s a series of short assessments and typically takes 1 hour to complete, but there’s no time limit.

3. Interview & Assessment

5-10 working days after completing the Discovery Portal task, you may be invited for an interview and assessment in virtual reality (VR). The assessment focuses on solving problems in a virtual environment.

4. ‘This is Accenture’ Event (Optional)

Deciding what to do after college can be daunting. This is Accenture (Nov 8th) gives you a deeper insight into life at Accenture. You'll meet potential colleagues and get a flavour of how we work to help you make a confident decision.

5. Final Interview

The final stage in the application process is a formal one-to-one interview with an Accenture Senior Manager or Managing Director.

6. Offer

Successful candidates can expect to receive an offer in December. We’ll be in touch to agree your start date and you must provide evidence of your academic results and references, before joining.