Accenture Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Being a fresher, why are you choosing consulting as your starting career?
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Q2. What are the things that you will improve in these months before joining the firm?
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Q3. Question regarding academic project.
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VC wants to invest x amount in Byjus, after how many years will it get back the investment.
[Please note that I stands for Interviewer and C stands for Candidate]

I: Which sector/industry you are comfortable with?

C: Education sector (as I have done my project related to that).

I: I am a VC and want to invest x amount in Byjus, after how many years will I get back my investment?

I: Use your phone to get as much information as possible and tell me exact number of years after 2 minutes and also the parameters that you considered.

C: Searched about the valuation of Byjus,expected growth potential, inflation rate, future
projects.

Communicated the parameters I looked upon with reasoning and said that it will take approximately 5 years to get back investment.

I: Profitability of the company is also very important and should have also been incorporated in decision making.

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. Please elaborate on the work that Team Synapse does.
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Team Synapse provides consulting services to businesses in various industries.
• Team Synapse offers customized solutions to clients based on their specific needs and goals.

• They specialize in areas such as strategy development, process improvement, and organizational design.

• For example, they may work with a healthcare company to streamline their patient intake process or with a retail company to optimize their supply chai...read more
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Q3. Can you tell me more about the chatbot you built?
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I built a chatbot using natural language processing and machine learning to assist customers with their queries.
• Used Python and libraries like NLTK and TensorFlow to develop the chatbot

• Trained the chatbot on a large dataset of customer queries and responses

• Implemented a user-friendly interface for customers to interact with the chatbot

• Integrated the chatbot with the company's website and social media platforms

• Continuou...read more
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Q4. What were the use-cases?
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The use-cases varied depending on the project requirements.
• Use-cases were determined based on the specific needs of each project.

• Examples include improving customer experience, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.

• Use-cases were also developed to address specific challenges or pain points within a company or industry.

• Overall, the use-cases were tailored to meet the unique goals and objectives of each project.
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Q5. What was your role at Wipro?
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Q6. How does a chatbot function?
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A chatbot functions through natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to understand and respond to user queries.
• Chatbots use natural language processing to understand user queries

• They use machine learning algorithms to generate responses

• Chatbots can be rule-based or AI-based

• They can be integrated with messaging platforms or websites

• Examples of chatbots include Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant
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Q7. How would you go about building a customer service chatbot?
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To build a customer service chatbot, one must first identify the customer needs and design a conversational flow to address them.
• Identify the most common customer inquiries and design a conversational flow to address them

• Choose a chatbot platform or build a custom solution

• Train the chatbot using natural language processing and machine learning

• Integrate the chatbot with customer service systems and channels

• Continuously
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Q8. Choose any industry of your choice.
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Q9. Which AWS services would you require to build the chatbot you just designed?
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AWS services required to build a chatbot
• Amazon Lex for natural language processing

• AWS Lambda for serverless computing

• Amazon S3 for storing chatbot data

• Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and logging

• Amazon API Gateway for creating RESTful APIs
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Q10. Why Accenture? What do you want to do after an MBA? You have diverse experience, UG in mining engineering, work-ex in IT, and now management. What would be your preferred line of work among the three? ...read more
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Q1. Chatbot Designing.
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Q1. Business perspective of technologies.
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Technologies must align with business goals to achieve success.
• Technologies should be chosen based on their ability to solve business problems and achieve goals.

• The cost of implementing and maintaining the technology should be weighed against the potential benefits.

• Technologies should be scalable and adaptable to meet changing business needs.

• Examples include cloud computing, data analytics, and automation tools.

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Q1. Why do we user ID Mapping?
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ID Mapping is used to link different identifiers for the same entity, allowing for seamless data integration and analysis.
• ID Mapping helps in resolving discrepancies in data from different sources.

• It allows for cross-referencing of data from multiple databases or systems.

• ID Mapping is essential for data integration in healthcare systems, where patient information may be stored using different identifiers (e.g. medical
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Q1. Introduce yourself.
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Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Q3. Why Accenture? Why Consulting?
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Q4. Summer internship and live project-based questions.
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Q1. Guesstimate the number of chairs in IIM Lucknow.
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Guesstimate the number of chairs in IIM Lucknow.
• Estimate the number of classrooms and common areas in IIM Lucknow

• Determine the average number of chairs in each classroom and common area

• Multiply the average number of chairs by the total number of classrooms and common areas

• Consider additional factors like auditoriums, conference rooms, and outdoor seating areas

• Adjust the estimate based on the size and capacity of IIM Lu
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How would you modernize a traditional retail store (based on my summer project)?
[Please note that I stands for Interviewer and C stands for Candidate] 

I: Your summers project seems interesting, walk me through it.

C: I mentioned about my project and discussed the findings and actionable.

I: Let’s do a short case. How would you modernize a traditional retail store?

C: I asked for some time to gather my thoughts and build the approach. I tried to cover the entire supply chain from procurement to storage to in-store operations and at each step, suggested new methods or improvement in existing methods being followed.

Q1. Cloud consulting experience?
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I have extensive experience in cloud consulting, having worked with various clients to migrate their systems to the cloud.
• Assisted clients in selecting the appropriate cloud service provider based on their needs and budget

• Developed cloud migration strategies and provided guidance on best practices

• Implemented cloud-based solutions and provided ongoing support and maintenance

• Helped clients optimize their cloud infrastruc...read more
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Q2. Cloud security and other experiences and projects worked in the past?
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I have extensive experience in cloud security and have worked on multiple projects in the past.
• Implemented security measures for cloud-based applications and infrastructure

• Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

• Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans

• Worked on projects involving AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry
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Q3. Why not stay in tech and moving to strategy?
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Moving to strategy allows for broader impact and career growth.
• Strategy consulting offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of industries and business challenges.

• It involves developing high-level plans and recommendations to help organizations achieve their goals.

• Moving to strategy allows for a more holistic understanding of business and the ability to influence decision-making at a strategic level.

• It provides th...read more
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Q1. Why accenture and your expectations of the role?
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I chose Accenture because of its reputation and global presence. I have high expectations for the role as a Consultant.
• Accenture is known for its expertise and innovation in the consulting industry.

• I am impressed by Accenture's global reach and diverse client base.

• I believe the role of a Consultant at Accenture will provide me with challenging projects and opportunities for professional growth.

• I expect to work with a t...read more
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Q2. How to do cloud migration?
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Cloud migration involves planning, preparation, and execution of moving data and applications from on-premise to cloud infrastructure.
• Assess current infrastructure and identify applications and data to be migrated

• Choose the right cloud provider and service model

• Prepare a migration plan and timeline

• Test the migration plan before execution

• Execute the migration plan in phases

• Monitor and optimize the migrated applications
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Q3. Cloud project planning and delivery management experience?
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Extensive experience in cloud project planning and delivery management.
• Managed end-to-end delivery of multiple cloud migration projects for clients in various industries.

• Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets for cloud projects.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Implemented agile methodologies to improve project efficiency and delivery timelines.

• Provided regular proj...read more
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Q4. Stakeholder management, client management and effective cloud business and sales skills.
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Q5. Cloud enablement and other scenario based questions from cloud business and consulting standpoint.
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Q1. Duration: 10-12 mins: Size of men's hair cut salon in Lucknow.
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The size of men's hair cut salon in Lucknow varies depending on the location and target market.
• The size of the salon can range from a small shop to a large chain

• Factors such as location, target market, and services offered can impact the size of the salon

• For example, a salon located in a busy commercial area may have a smaller physical space but cater to a larger customer base

• On the other hand, a salon located in a res...read more
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Q2. I am an insurance company. I want to have a digital transformation. What strategy will you take up?
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Develop a comprehensive digital strategy that includes customer-centric solutions, data analytics, and agile methodologies.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of the current business processes and identify areas that can be digitized

• Develop customer-centric solutions that enhance the customer experience and improve engagement

• Implement data analytics to gain insights into customer behavior and preferences

• Adopt agile methodologi...read more
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Duration - 15 mins.
My work ex was in Accenture so the discussion was focused in the in and outs of Accenture policies.

Suppose you are a part of Indian Finance Ministry. How will you tackle the current economy slow down?
I focused on the manufacturing sector and gave them
some suggestions of corporate tax cuts to increase demand.

Q1. Duration -15 mins : Mainly focused on Accenture (previous tenure at the firm. Why did I leave. And why again want to comeback)
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Q2. Explain the projects.
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