I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Accenture (Londres, Inglaterra) in Nov 2010
Interview
Three interviews.
1. "Blue Sky thinking" interview - the most interesting I have ever done. Accenture calls it something different. Basically they give you a situation (e.g. how to make cities smart) and leave you in the room for 10 mins. then the come back and grill you for 45 mins on your thoughts. Really interesting way to test your thinking.
2. Case Interview - Standard stuff. Nothing special except that they had printed the case, which made it a bit easier
3. Partner Interview - Again very standard stuff. "Fit" Interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The partner asked me to think outside the box and give some ideas to improve a process in my industry.
3 rounds with all case study
1. case was specific to the role being offered
2. lot of situational questions
3. more about past experience
4. Finally more grilling on why i was planning for exit
HR interview with common questions about experience, than 2 rounds with senior managers with the case and more technical questions. Common case structures, while fit questions are more specific to managerial role
Straightforward process. HR, then skills and experience, then case study and MD interview. Would recommend understanding the Accenture businesses and the big machine, as well as the core values which can show you have done your research
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you recommend other parts of the business to your potential client?