Accenture: An insider guide - Gymkhana

Accenture at a Glance
At a Glance
Headquarters
Accenture is incorporated in Bermuda and does not have a fixed headquarters,
though the center of power is expected to shift slightly toward the Boston area
when it’s new CEO takes the helm. It has offices in more than three dozen U.S.
cities. Accenture’s recruiting function is based in its New York office:
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
Phone: 917-452-4400
Fax: 917-527-9915
www.accenture.com
Primary Competitors
IBM, EDS, BearingPoint, Capgemini, Computer Sciences Corp., McKinsey &
Company
Key Differentiating Factors
• Accenture has about 95,000 employees in 48 countries.
• Accenture provides everything from hard-core technology support and toplevel
strategic advice to outsourcing and human resources.
• The firm has a strong, young, and innovation-oriented culture.
In the Recruiter’s Words
“From a campus standpoint, we really look for people with a broad and diverse
set of experiences—computer science, management information systems,
economics, even through liberal arts.”
“Hiring has definitely increased from fiscal year 2003. With our market picking
up with the economy, that’s had ripple effects.”
“Come to the interview with several substantial and recent stories in mind, ones
which you believe demonstrate your interpersonal strengths, analytical prowess,
and ability to overcome challenges.”
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