Preparing for Accenture Interview Success

Sep 21, 2024

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.