Accenture reviews

Up-or-Out policy in consulting. Very strong requirement to know right partners if one wants to become partner. The consulting culture was cut-throat forcing people to continue to grow or get out. The ratings were quite a bit dependent upon the personality of the direct manager on the project. If he is not strong, he could not defend you in the ratings call. Very margin focussed. Employees are considered just a number. Very quick to give the people pink slip.

- projects are often unorganized and executed poorly - experienced hire managers are often below par - many employees who are there to enjoy benefits of the job, but do not take pride in high quality work - tough rating system results in small chance of getting good raise until promotion to next level - unorganzied projects and poor management may mean long hours - career development is random, especially starting out; first project are usually assigned and are usually not great opportunities to develope specialized skills - training is more available to employees who are aligned to specialties - entry level employees rarely get to travel, but are probably drawn in because the job was advertised this way - when employees get/need to travel, they are usually at point of life where they have more committments outside of work (e.g. employees who make managers, but at the same time become married or have first kids) - travelling does not seem great for social life in home city - unengaged career counsellors can really sink a career, because they take a big part in the promotion/ranking process - not true meritocracy; must stay usually 24 months at position to be considered for promotion regardless of performance - difficult ot specialize; difficult to choose roles aligned to career development especially starting out