Accenture Interview Preparation Notes

Overview of Accenture Hiring Process

• Accenture is actively hiring through campus and off-campus drives.
• Various drives occur every few months.
• Discussion based on a survey of recently asked interview questions.

Categories of Interview Questions

1. Technical Questions
2. Functional/Role-Based Questions
3. Behavioral Questions
4. HR/Managerial Questions

Technical Questions

Introduction

• First question asked is usually to introduce yourself.
• Structure of introduction:
  • State your name.
  • Mention college/university.
  • Discuss your field of study (e.g., Bachelor's in Computer Science).
  • Highlight strong points (e.g., CGPA, achievements, skills).

Example Introduction

"Hello sir, good morning. My name is Bushra, and I have done my bachelor's in CSC from Bangalore Institute of Technology. My CGPA was 9.35, and I have participated in multiple hackathons. I am well-versed in Java, C++, OOPs, DBMS, and Operating Systems."

Discussion on Projects

• Be prepared to discuss projects you've worked on.
• Questions may focus on:
  • Technologies used.
  • Challenges faced and how they were overcome.
  • Motivation behind project choices.

Internship Experience

• Discuss any relevant work experience or internships positively.
• If no experience, express eagerness to gain experience.

Self-Work and Development

• Discuss any self-initiated projects or learning experiences.
• Cover skills learned and how they relate to the job.

Certifications

• Mention any relevant certifications obtained from platforms like Coursera or Udemy.

Role-Specific Experience

• Highlight any specific experience related to the job being applied for (e.g., SQL, Python for analyst roles).

Resume-Based Discussion

• Be familiar with everything on your resume as questions will be based on it.
• Honesty is crucial; don’t exaggerate skills.

Common Technical Questions

1. Why did you choose specific ML algorithms?
2. Reverse a string. (Commonly asked, especially in C++)
   • Start with a simple approach then discuss alternatives.
3. Probability Questions
   • e.g., Calculate probability with provided examples.
4. SQL Query to fetch duplicate records.
   • Use COUNT to identify duplicates.
5. Logic Questions
   • e.g., Making 3 cuts to a cake to create 8 pieces.
6. Conflict Resolution
   • Discuss diplomatic approaches to resolving conflicts.

Behavioral and HR Questions

Company Knowledge

• Research the company before the interview (e.g., Accenture's services, clients).

Career Goals

• Explain your motivation for the job and alignment with company values.
• Discuss strengths and weaknesses with a focus on improvement strategies.

Future Goals

• Frame future aspirations in a way that aligns with company growth (e.g., wanting to progress in the company).

Conflict-Based Questions

• Approach diplomatically, balancing personal and company interests.

Role-Specific Questions

• Tailor answers to the role applied for, discussing relevant skills and contributions.

Additional Insights

• Accenture interviews are typically short (15-20 mins) and focus on key areas.
• There is a noted preference for female candidates to promote diversity in hiring.
• Prepare comprehensively to be well-versed in commonly asked questions.