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Is Consulting an Attractive Career Option?

Tom Spencer

Have you ever wondered why someone would be attracted to consulting as a profession? Prior to Accenture offering me a position, one of my interviewers asked me “what attracted you to consulting?”. This is a common question in consulting interviews, and it is one that usually throws people off. Final thoughts.

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Conversation with Accenture Australia

Tom Spencer

I recently had the chance to correspond with Georgia Hewett who handles Corporate Communications for Accenture in Australia/New Zealand. Georgia was extremely helpful and was kind enough to answer some questions I had about Accenture and its recruitment process. Please read my questions and Accenture’s answers below.

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Finding Confidence as a Management Consultant

Tom Spencer

As a management consultant at Accenture in South Africa, many students, graduates, and aspiring consultants ask me how they can maintain confidence throughout their consulting journey. However, consulting is a slightly different ballgame. Truth is, I am still trying to figure it out myself.

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An Overview of Software Consulting

Tom Spencer

Software consultants set up customized software solutions tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Software consultants provide the technical ‘know how’ that allows this happen, and ensures that software functions reliably and in a user friendly way. Software is key to the efficiency of organizations in almost every industry.

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Launching Startup Ventures: Role of Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

To enhance their chances of success, investors and entrepreneurs often turn to business consultants for expert guidance and support. Here’s how business consultants assist clients in various aspects of launching startup ventures. Get better results and chances at success with the help of business startup consultants.

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How to Figure Out Your Consulting Bill Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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Lessons Learned from my First Year in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Simply put, after the screening, interviewing, onboarding and training process, companies have already figured out where to place potential candidates based on their skills and competencies rather than the respective degree they have studied. Consulting is a different ballgame altogether. Consulting is a different ballgame altogether.