Here are some of the common Accenture Interview questions:

• Why did you apply for this job?

According to me changes are necessary for everyone to enhance the skills.

I’m looking for better career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities.

Your organization is good platform where i can learn more.

We have a track record of delivering successful business transformations with leading insurance
technology providers such as Duck Creek Technologies and Guidewire.

We work with nine of the top 10 and 27 of the top 30 P&C Insurers.

• Why should we hire you (what I thought I would bring to the company)?

Over the years, I have acquired relevant skills and experience, which I shall bring to your
organization.

Your organization will surely prove to be an excellent platform for me to establish my skills and
knowledge.

On the other hand, I am a self-motivated person and I try to exceed my superior’s expectations with
high-quality work.

Being a fast learner, I quickly pick up business knowledge related to my project.

Lastly, I would like to add that I work well both as an individual contributor and also as a team
member.

Collectively, all these skills put together makes me a complete package for this job.”

• What do you know about our company?

• What is it that interests you most about this job?

• Tell me something about yourself, in less than a minute?

• Can you tell us more about your education and courses?

• What do you feel are your main strengths and how will they help you on this job?

Technical, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

My strongest asset is my work ethic and my willingness to step in when needed.

• What are your main weaknesses and how do you work with them?

I have a tendency to complete projects all on my own without any outside help. In the past, this
caused me to experience unnecessary pressure and stress.

What Type of Work Environment Do You Prefer?

I have worked in many types of environments and enjoyed learning new things from each. I would
say that while I don’t prefer a particular environment, I really like working with people who are
committed to getting things done and who are passionate about their work.

• How do you deal with stress?

Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done when, has helped me
effectively manage pressure on the job.

I find that when I'm under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work.

I used the pressure of that deadline to harness my creativity and focus.

I do some of my best work when I am able to manage multiple tasks at once."

• What is the biggest problem you have faced in your career so far?

The challenge should cast you in a positive light. Try to identify a challenge in which you played the
role of a leader, organizer, motivator, or problem solver.

What Challenges Are You Looking For?

The new challenges are achieving required tasks, goals and objectives, in accordance with the
organization vision, mission and strategic plan.

• For the next five years, what are your personal and professional goals?

I’m definitely looking for a position where I can grow—professional development is something that’s
really important to me since I hope to take on managerial responsibilities in the future.

• How does an ideal boss from your point of view look like?

• What keeps you motivated to do your best work?

• What do you like to do in your free time?
• What do you consider as the biggest professional achievement in your life?
• Have you also applied elsewhere?
• Would you be willing to relocate for this job/position?
• Will you travel for this job?
• If we were to hire you, how soon can you start?”
• Is there anything you would like to ask us?

Describe an example with role, effort, outcome about challenging situation, relationships with
stakeholders, influencing others, etc.

Why Accenture?

Why are you interested in Consulting?

When working in a matrix organization, what do you think are the biggest challenges?

Tell me about a situation where you had to agree to an approach to a business problem that you
didn't agree with? How did you handle that?
Tell me about a time when you had a boss who made a decision with which you disagreed.

I never really had a big disagreement with my manager. But I remember a small disagreement.

How long can you commit to staying with Accenture? Would you consider offers from competitors
within the first three years of being hired?

Explain how you would handle a project not performing?

Tell me about a time that you worked really hard for a period of time (day) or over a long period of
time and why. What were the details surrounding the reason?

Time you had to implement something new

Time you had to learn something completely novel

Tell me a time where you didn’t have all the necessary information to succeed and what did you do
and how did you succeed?

Describe a time you resolved a conflict in a group setting ?

Can you tell me about a time when you had to persuade someone to accept your decision?