1. Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Accenture, its logo, and High Performance Delivered are trademarks of Accenture. Welcome! Career Information Session www.campusconnection.accenture.com

2. 2 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Agenda Who is Accenture? Career Path The Consulting Analyst Training What We Look For Next Steps

3. 3 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: I know a little bit about Accenture but am not exactly sure what you do?

4. 4 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Who We Are…What We Do? Global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company 95,000 people, 48 countries US $11.8 billion Expertise: –Consulting –Technology –Outsourcing Help our clients become high-performance businesses

5. 5 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Our Clients We work with clients in nearly every major industry worldwide AT&T Best Buy British Airways Dell Microsoft Miller Brewing United Parcel Service 87 of the FORTUNE® Global 100 and over two-thirds of the FORTUNE® Global 500

6. 6 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Consulting: The Ins & Outs Why do companies hire consultants? –Specialized experience not available in-house –Assign resources to yield greatest value –Objective assessment of business operations and strategy What do consultants do? –Listen –Investigate –Analyze –Recommend –Implement –Collaborate with our clients to not only innovate but execute and create tangible value

7. 7 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Accenture Workforces Accenture is a multi-workforce company. Each contributes to our business in a different way and offers a different career experience depending on your skills. Services Consulting Enterprise Accenture Technology Solutions

8. 8 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: If I choose a career with Accenture, what type of industry might I work in?

9. 9 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Communications & High Tech Communications Electronics & High Tech Media & Entertainment Financial Services Banking Insurance Capital Markets Defense Justice/Security & Election Services Human Services Immigration Postal Education Revenue Government Automotive Industrial Equipment Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Transportation & Travel Services Retail & Consumer Health Services Products Chemicals Energy/Natural Resources Utilities Forest Products Metals & Mining Resources Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Global Operating Groups

10. 10 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Our Consulting Groups Business Consulting Solutions Engineering Technology Consulting Where You Might Fit In… –Focus on Specialization –Industry –Alignment to consulting group –Industry + Consulting Group = Assignments & Training

11. 11 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video Question: Besides the opportunities to work in different industries, what are some of the other benefits of being a consultant?

12. 12 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Why choose a career in consulting? Platform for future success Work with big name clients Outstanding training Develop your career Acquire great skills Work in teams with other highly talented people

13. 13 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Our unique, dynamic culture Variety of challenging and interesting work Creative, collaborative teams Flexible work environment Diverse, inclusive culture Continuous learning Inspiring leadership

14. 14 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. My consulting experience… What is the consulting experience really like? Project Example Objective Timeframe Roles and Responsibilities Team Dynamics Challenges Project Resolution

15. 15 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video Question: Does Accenture offer mentoring programs for women?

16. 16 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Creating a diverse environment Diversity training available to all employees Chief Diversity Officer, Kedrick Adkins reports directly to CEO Workshops, forums & programs targeted specifically to minorities National Diversity Networking Groups –African American –Asian American –Gay & Lesbian –Hispanic American –Women’s Initiatives –Work/Life Strategy Mentoring Programs for employees Various initiatives to promote and advance women at Accenture

17. 17 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: If I were to begin work with Accenture this year, at what level would I start?

18. 18 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Career Path PARTNER/ASSOCIATE PARTNER SENIOR MANAGER/ MANAGER CONSULTANT ANALYST Technical Skills Business Skills Communication Skills Supervisory Skills Design Skills Managerial Skills Administrative Skills Industry Skills Entrepreneurial Skills SENIOR MANAGER

19. 19 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. The Consulting Analyst Roles and responsibilities: –Build industry skills –Develop technology-based solutions –Analyze, design and implement business process improvements –Define user requirements Gain and specialize skills in: –Business process design –Business validation concepts –Testing and quality assurance –System building concepts –Programming and development

20. 20 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. No Typical Day! Build Technical Skills Communities Training & Development Project Assignments Exposure To Leadership Teamwork

21. 21 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: I have heard really great things about the extensive training options Accenture provides to employees. What can I expect?

22. 22 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Continuous Learning Professional and personal growth New Employee Orientation Core Analyst Program Continuous learning throughout your career: –Entire website dedicated to computer-based training (mylearning.com) –In-person courses On-the-job experience

23. 23 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: Accenture sounds like a great place to build a career. But how do I know if it’s right for me? Or that I’m right for you?

24. 24 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Are we right for you? If you’re looking for… Variety Development opportunities Deep, specialized skills Challenging and interesting work Creative, collaborative teams Diverse colleagues and clients Possible travel

25. 25 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Are you right for us? We are looking for… Outstanding academic performance Strong leaders People with an interest in technology Effective communicators Analytical problem-solvers Team players Quick learners Flexible people

26. 26 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. We are currently seeking… Preferred graduation dates Preferred majors –Engineering –Computer Science –MIS/CIS –Business & Quantitative Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting) Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

27. 27 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Video question: Okay, this has been really great and provided a lot of information, but what should I do now?

28. 28 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Next steps – Stay in touch! Talk to presenters and recruiters and get to know our people Visit the U.S. careers website for information and upcoming events campusconnection.accenture.com Inquire at your career services center for resume collection and interview schedules

29. 29 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Optional slides Optional slides on the following topics: –Outsourcing –Capability Groups –Internship Program Insert in general presentation where appropriate

30. 30 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Outsourcing A single, long-term assignment at a client site Preferred majors include: Engineering, Computer Science, MIS/CIS, Decision Sciences, and select Business and Liberal Arts majors for specific client engagements. Outsourcing roles include: –involvement in a particular stage of the life-cycle of new and existing software applications –full end-to-end service for the creation, delivery and operation of enterprise-wide packaged applications such as SAP, PeopleSoft More limited travel than traditional consulting roles Flexible and user-focused training

31. 31 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Capability Groups Technology Business Consulting Global Architecture & Core Technologies (GACT) Financial & Performance Management (F&PM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Human Performance (HP) Global Business Solutions (GBS) Technology Research & Innovation (TR&I)

32. 32 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Internship Program Overview Locally-based summer internship 10 weeks, paid Analyst-type roles in a client or internal engagement setting Accenture Student Leadership Conference

33. 33 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Internship Program What we look for Undergraduates entering senior year in the fall Demonstrated leadership, quantitative and analytical skills High motivation and self-confidence Ability to work in a problem-solving environment Minimum of one semester of programming experience (C.S majors, Engineering majors, MIS majors, etc) Capacity to work individually and as a team member in a professional, client environment Intellect, evidenced by an outstanding academic record Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

34. 34 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. Sample Intern Assignments Defining user requirements Programming/Coding Testing applications Researching work on a proposal Supporting project administration Developing training Analyzing, designing and implementing business process improvements

35. 35 Copyright © 2004 Accenture All Rights Reserved. My personal experience Joe Intern Summer 200X, Chicago office Bullet point the project and Joe’s role… Greatest thing about being an Accenture Intern What I’ll take back to school with me…