Well if you were rejected in the screening round before interview then it is because they do not have a business requirement for your profile.attar1297 wrote:Hi all,
I am trying to apply to Accenture Singapore as a management consultant. I am currently wrapping up a Ph.D. degree in Business at a major U.S. university and will (hopefully) graduate in May this year.
I actually applied earlier this month but was rejected (am not sure of the reason because the response to the feedback I requested was unclear and was referring me to unrelated links instead). I then talked to several Accenture consultants in Jakarta office and Ohio office. Any suggestion for the application procedure specifically at the Singapore office that needs particular attention?
Thanks for your attention.
Hello,sundaymorningstaple wrote:Without knowing the feedback you received, we cannot begin to try to decipher what they were saying. Insufficient data.
Are you an American Citizen? On a Student Visa? Do you have experience other than educational? If you are not a citizen, where are you from. Lots of little bits not included to help us deduce what might be the problem.......
Hi FaeLLe, I supposed you have accepted the position with Accenture. Congratulation by the wayFaeLLe wrote:
Well if you were rejected in the screening round before interview then it is because they do not have a business requirement for your profile.
Time to examine other opportunities....
Just a guess, but I would have thought this amount of experience would be considered somewhat on the low side for a position with a company like Accenture. Perhaps a few more years of contracting experience (ideally moving up the food chain if possible) would improve your chances?attar1297 wrote:I have a 2-year experience as a systems analyst in my home country and a 1-year experience as a contract consultant at the World Bank in Washington D.C.
Hi Mi Amigo,Mi Amigo wrote: Just a guess, but I would have thought this amount of experience would be considered somewhat on the low side for a position with a company like Accenture. Perhaps a few more years of contracting experience (ideally moving up the food chain if possible) would improve your chances?
Sorry if this is just stating the obvious, but the chances are that other applicants had a lot more relevant experience than you.
Good luck.
I would like to join your chat as well and share your experience.FaeLLe wrote:Hi lets chat on gtalk then.intelliice wrote:FaeLLe - For email, same as my id here. It is a gmail account. Send me a note with your profile and we can go from there.
Anyone else here on the board that can share their experience working with ACN Singapore. Looking for any guidelines on compensation or benefits that can be expected at Manager level.
Thanks for sharing your views folks.
Cheers!
What makes you think that FaeLLe got accepted at Accenture... or even applied? She was referring to a friend. I'm getting a good sense of why you were rejected....attar1297 wrote:Hi FaeLLe, I supposed you have accepted the position with Accenture. Congratulation by the wayFaeLLe wrote:
Well if you were rejected in the screening round before interview then it is because they do not have a business requirement for your profile.
Time to examine other opportunities....Sorry for the very late response as well (I should have checked here regularly which I will from now on). I applied as a Risk Management Professional earlier this year and as I mentioned before, got rejected the next day I sent my application
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I was being naive and ignorant to apply for a consulting position without knowing the rules of the game in consulting firmI'm playing my cards right now: I have refurbished my resume and CV, am researching about Accenture and what they are doing, and am preparing for case interviews. I want to reapply on April or early May but this time as a management consultant.
Could I please share your email ID? I'd like to learn more about Accenture in Singapore. Are you a management consultant or a technology consultant at Accenture?
Thank you for your attention.
You think the 'chat' is still running two years later?skkamandy wrote:I would like to join your chat as well and share your experience.FaeLLe wrote:Hi lets chat on gtalk then.intelliice wrote:FaeLLe - For email, same as my id here. It is a gmail account. Send me a note with your profile and we can go from there.
Anyone else here on the board that can share their experience working with ACN Singapore. Looking for any guidelines on compensation or benefits that can be expected at Manager level.
Thanks for sharing your views folks.
Cheers!
Same as my id suffixed by @gmail.com
That's what FaeLLe said in the first message but look at the subsequent chatsStrong Eagle wrote: What makes you think that FaeLLe got accepted at Accenture... or even applied? She was referring to a friend. I'm getting a good sense of why you were rejected....
I'm not an expert in this area, but I would have thought the applicant list for the entry-level (zero experience) analyst roles would be choc-full with highly qualified local candidates. Keep in mind that it's a lot easier for them to find appoint someone locally than deal with relocation, employment pass, etc. for a person who is overseas. Generally speaking, a company would only want to deal with that stuff in order to get someone with strong relevant experience. I'm not trying to be negative here, just putting myself in the shoes of the people who have to sift through the undoubtedly high number of applications that come in.attar1297 wrote:According to what I learned from a friend of mine who is an Accenture management consultant, there is an entry-level position for those who do not have any experience. And of course there are some other positions for those who have garnered some years of experience. The career path at Accenture goes something like this:
Analyst (entry-level) --> Consultant --> Manager --> Senior Manager --> Director
I am sure not looking forward to the Manager position but wouldn't mind if I were to be admitted at the Analyst level. But according to that friend of mine, the analyst level is reserved for those who have zero experience.
But once again, I wouldn't mind if Accenture doesn't value my 3 years professional experience plus 2 years university-teaching experience and puts me in an Analyst level instead. I have a friend who also has a Ph.D. but was appointed as an analyst at Accenture upon recruitment because she has zero experience.
Yes, you're right. I didn't factor in the immigration sponsorship and relocation issue, which is obviously cumbersome. That could be one factor when considering whether to hire from a pool of highly qualified local applicants vs. a pool of those overseas. Especially when you take into account the impact of today's global economy.Mi Amigo wrote: I'm not an expert in this area, but I would have thought the applicant list for the entry-level (zero experience) analyst roles would be choc-full with highly qualified local candidates. Keep in mind that it's a lot easier for them to find appoint someone locally than deal with relocation, employment pass, etc. for a person who is overseas. Generally speaking, a company would only want to deal with that stuff in order to get someone with strong relevant experience. I'm not trying to be negative here, just putting myself in the shoes of the people who have to sift through the undoubtedly high number of applications that come in.
Right on... and since attar1297 has already been rejected, his goose is cooked at Accenture. If a person has relevant technical experience and depth (SAP, imfrastructure, etc), then maybe a a technical job. But he does not have enough experience for the higher level jobs, like management consulting... and if he would think about it, why would an Accenture client pay out the wazoo for green 'management' talent? They won't.Mi Amigo wrote:I'm not an expert in this area, but I would have thought the applicant list for the entry-level (zero experience) analyst roles would be choc-full with highly qualified local candidates. Keep in mind that it's a lot easier for them to find appoint someone locally than deal with relocation, employment pass, etc. for a person who is overseas. Generally speaking, a company would only want to deal with that stuff in order to get someone with strong relevant experience. I'm not trying to be negative here, just putting myself in the shoes of the people who have to sift through the undoubtedly high number of applications that come in.
Hi Amigo and Strong Eagle,Strong Eagle wrote:Right on... and since attar1297 has already been rejected, his goose is cooked at Accenture. If a person has relevant technical experience and depth (SAP, imfrastructure, etc), then maybe a a technical job. But he does not have enough experience for the higher level jobs, like management consulting... and if he would think about it, why would an Accenture client pay out the wazoo for green 'management' talent? They won't.Mi Amigo wrote:I'm not an expert in this area, but I would have thought the applicant list for the entry-level (zero experience) analyst roles would be choc-full with highly qualified local candidates. Keep in mind that it's a lot easier for them to find appoint someone locally than deal with relocation, employment pass, etc. for a person who is overseas. Generally speaking, a company would only want to deal with that stuff in order to get someone with strong relevant experience. I'm not trying to be negative here, just putting myself in the shoes of the people who have to sift through the undoubtedly high number of applications that come in.
Accenture will hire the technical people it needs to fulfill a client's needs, but the consulting roles are filled from within... the trainee program, the program that puts green recruits in expensive day rate roles.
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