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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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An Overview of Software Consulting

Tom Spencer

The city hired Accenture to modernize its civil service, which led Accenture to create an app to manage daily maintenance in the city by alerting relevant technicians. Once clear goals and terms of engagement are established, the consultants can then get the greenlight to develop the solution.

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Is Consulting an Attractive Career Option?

Tom Spencer

Prior to Accenture offering me a position, one of my interviewers asked me “what attracted you to consulting?”. This diversity of work fosters a culture of continued learning and development. Thanduxolo Love Mtsweni is a Management Consultant Analyst at Accenture in South Africa. Consulting will teach you a lot. Final thoughts.

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Do Employees Really Value Training as Much as a Raise?

LSA Global

Do Employees Really Value Training as Much as a Raise? According to a recent study of nearly 5,000 workers in Spain by Santiago Budría of the University of Madeira, company-provided training has the same effect on job satisfaction as a 17.7% If training, by itself, can boost job satisfaction as much as a 17.7% Could it be true?

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Launching Startup Ventures: Role of Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

Business Planning and Strategy Business consultants aid in developing comprehensive business plans, outlining strategies, goals, and financial projections. Consultants develop targeted marketing plans, helping startups stand out in competitive markets. Through business startup consulting services , assistance is available.

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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. The main goal in your first three years should be to learn, grow and develop your skills.

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How a Collaborative Culture Can Attract Young Professionals

Tom Spencer

Ongoing i nvestment in professional development Due to an ongoing labour shortage in the professional services sector , organizations are struggling to retain top talent. Consulting firms also need to invest heavily in a range of educational and training opportunities.

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