[Merged] why/why not go to Accenture? [Archive] - Page 2

princesa

Jun 19, 2002, 07:07 AM

for me, given a chance, i will not work in accenture because accenture is not really as good as it seems. those professionalism thing..all craps!!!! it's not that bad though basta below my expectations lang.

for those who wants to try there, just make sure you are in the right project. (You can ask the HRs your project naman once you will be hired.) Know why? Some of the projects have top management that do not know how to take care of its people.
salary wise, accenture is competitive.. i know almost every freshies are attracted by that but in the long run... i doubt it.

last clue..the TURNOVER rate there is high...its for you to find out! ;)

also, please note that you should not be affected when some of the people will say that they once left accenture and wants to go there to work again (they're mostly HRs) ... because its just a very very minute percent. A living example, I don't!

natalie_sod

Jun 19, 2002, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by Wolfman
hello,
sa mga taga accenture...
pag nag work ka sa accenture...
cgurado ba kailangan mag abroad ka?
di ba pwede tumanggi ka?, just stay here in the phil?
kung sa kaleng mapunta nga abroad ... mga gaano katagal??

1. depends sa project. they call going abroad "onshore"...not everyone can go onshore. given these tough times, sending someone onshore is on "as needed basis". dati they used to send people to st. charles, illinois for training. after sept 11, they stopped the program all together.
2. pwede tumanggi pero that'll be hindering your professional growth (i think)...
3. length of stay abroad will depend on the project's need...there are those who stay for a month...i know someone who was onshore for 3 years. may fly back naman eh...every 4 months i think. if the project's new, expect to stay abroad longer because you're the pioneer team...meaning you're bringing the work offshore (manila)...

i'm not regretting that i chose to work here. so far, things are okay naman. depends sa project...my last project required na we stay halos overnight araw araw. you be the judge if that's a good thing or a bad thing. hehehe. pero ako i had fun kse marami naman kami ditong nag-OT. at swerte ako dahil todo panalo mga kasama ko dito.

daming negative feedback about the company though. to each his own na lang talaga.

graduated_green

Jun 21, 2002, 12:19 PM

BatGirl: Why don't you try out? I'm a living example of a non-IT grad having a fabulous time in Accenture! Its not about what you know before coming in.. . its what you ABSORB and TAKE IN inside that counts! :)

Accenture is definitely a Great place to work! Especially if you want a "REAL, FULFILLING, CHALLENGING yet LOTSA FUN" career in IT!

:wink:

Tifosi

Jun 22, 2002, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by princesa
for me, given a chance, i will not work in accenture because accenture is not really as good as it seems. those professionalism thing..all craps!!!! it's not that bad though basta below my expectations lang.

for those who wants to try there, just make sure you are in the right project. (You can ask the HRs your project naman once you will be hired.) Know why? Some of the projects have top management that do not know how to take care of its people.
salary wise, accenture is competitive.. i know almost every freshies are attracted by that but in the long run... i doubt it.

last clue..the TURNOVER rate there is high...its for you to find out! ;)

also, please note that you should not be affected when some of the people will say that they once left accenture and wants to go there to work again (they're mostly HRs) ... because its just a very very minute percent. A living example, I don't!

Have you met people from Accenture?

natalie_sod

Jun 22, 2002, 02:35 PM

Tifosi and graduated_green --> are you from accenture? nakaka-post kayo ah? hehehe. bench kayo? ....heheheh :lol:

kalimer

Jun 23, 2002, 09:39 AM

I've been offered a job at Accenture about 4 months ago and I turned down the offer. Now, I somehow realized that I shouldn't have... can I apply for the job again? Or would that be very unethical? If any of you Ac guys can help me get HR advice on this... I would really appreciate it. Thanks! :(

tadeus

Jun 25, 2002, 08:06 AM

Hey guys!

What would be the future of a dotcom people if he/she transfers at Accenture?

Tifosi

Jun 25, 2002, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by natalie_sod
Tifosi and graduated_green --> are you from accenture? nakaka-post kayo ah? hehehe. bench kayo? ....heheheh :lol:

Secret:winknudge:

Di joke lang:teehee: Unassigned ako ngayon:redsmile:

Siyempre nakakapost ako, multi-tasking with the CBTs and stuff:wink::laugh:

shoppegirl

Jun 25, 2002, 10:21 AM

last 1996 (i was still an OJT in a PABX company) someone from Andersen Consulting offered me a job as a CONSULTANT kaya lang i declined kse i thought (really!) i was too young to be a consultant (i was like 18 then)

so eto pala yung Accenture na pinag-uusapan dito...

my question: im currently employed in a big and stable company but i still want to work in a company paying lot higher than what i am getting now and a company where i can have travel and training abroad. is it practical for me to try my luck and transfer to accenture? i just got a call from them today and i was asked to report on wednesday for a prelim (exam or interview, i forgot).

how much is the offer for like me who has been in a big company doing engieering and some IT things for like 5 years?

how much is their offer for fresh grads?

i have a friend who's friend resigned from Ac and paid some 100,000 pesos just because he coudn't stand the work and the workload anymore. his 2-yr contract is supposed to end in 2 months time yet he opted to pay the 'bond' instead.

i dont know what to think- should i go on wednesday or not?

hope you enlighten me with these things going on in my mind.

thanks.

Tifosi

Jun 25, 2002, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by shoppegirl
last 1996 (i was still an OJT in a PABX company) someone from Andersen Consulting offered me a job as a CONSULTANT kaya lang i declined kse i thought (really!) i was too young to be a consultant (i was like 18 then)

so eto pala yung Accenture na pinag-uusapan dito...

my question: im currently employed in a big and stable company but i still want to work in a company paying lot higher than what i am getting now and a company where i can have travel and training abroad. is it practical for me to try my luck and transfer to accenture? i just got a call from them today and i was asked to report on wednesday for a prelim (exam or interview, i forgot).

how much is the offer for like me who has been in a big company doing engieering and some IT things for like 5 years?

how much is their offer for fresh grads?

i have a friend who's friend resigned from Ac and paid some 100,000 pesos just because he coudn't stand the work and the workload anymore. his 2-yr contract is supposed to end in 2 months time yet he opted to pay the 'bond' instead.

i dont know what to think- should i go on wednesday or not?

hope you enlighten me with these things going on in my mind.

thanks.

Hello shoppegirl:beam:

From my experience here at Accenture, it's not everything it is purported to be. Yes it is a good place to work, for it's like you never left college kasi almost ka-age mo ang mga ka-team mo. Pero minsan nga lang sobrang grabe ang trabaho dito. may ibang people dito na halos hindi na umuwi. May kasama nga kami dito na na-assign sa isang project ang sabi niya pag umuwi na daw andun pa rin yung ibang tao, pag pasok kinabukasan andun na rin sila, like they never left the office:wondering: Kaya minsan, may people talaga who opt out, like your friend's friend.

Another clarification is that not all employees get to travel abroad for foreign assignments. Wala masyadong pinapadala ngayon as an aftereffect of 9/11. Training-wise, okay naman dito kasi you get to train at your own pace with various training software at your disposal. Minsan nga lang, you don't get to take the training that YOU want, due to budgetary constraints.

Financially, malaki ang binabayad ng Accenture for fresh grads, which starts at around P16K. This is good kasi yung iba nga di pa naabot ng P10K. As for experienced people like in your case, you have to clarify that with them kung tatapatan nila yung current pay mo. If I were in your shoes, I would go to that prelim interview/test. Wala namang mawawala sa 'yo eh di ba?

I've also had a similar experience. I was working for another company when I got a call from Recruiting. At first apprehensive ako, pero eventually I tried out na rin. I passed the test way before I started working (fresh grad ako nun), yun nga lang wala silang need para sa background ko. After a couple of interviews, I got the job, and I would say it was a good move for me financially, and environment wise.

Hope that helped:redsmile:

Give it a shot, you've got nothing to lose:teehee:

veco_notebook

Jun 25, 2002, 12:39 PM

Bababa ang rechargability nyo... kawawa naman ang matrix ng team nyo...

Pex_Girl

Jun 25, 2002, 02:22 PM

Hi there people! Well, I've got an invitation to take up their qualifying exams kanina, then I decided to take a look on this thread para naman magkaroon ako ng idea about the company - the good and not-so-good-about the company.

Well, I want to take the chance... to add to my options. Gusto ko lang malaman bout the Exam... about IT ba? about IQ? madali ba? or do I need to study pa ba?

Please someone reply to this... especially dun sa mga nakapasa.

Thanks.

:)

shoppegirl

Jun 26, 2002, 12:50 AM

thanks Tifosi! maybe i'll give it a try, oo nga, wala namang mawawala sakin :) btw, what do they mean 'bench'?

hello Pex_girl, kelan ka exam? :)

oo nga naman, tip naman dyan kung anong type ng exams ang binibigay dun. maraming salamat! :)

shoppegirl ;)

shoppegirl

Jun 26, 2002, 01:05 AM

isa pang question: is it true that they don't pay overtime in Ac? how about night differential or meal allowance if an employee is required to work overtime?

thanks...

shoppegirl ;)

LodRose

Jun 26, 2002, 06:38 AM

:rolleyes:

i haven't been reading old posts kaya if this had been mentioned, sorry!

hi guys! ano **** effect sa nyo ng enron thing with the arthur andersen accounting/auditing firm dahil medyo parang sister company siya ng accenture diba?

or may effect ba? or deadma lang kayo about it?

angst

Jun 26, 2002, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by LodRose
:rolleyes:

i haven't been reading old posts kaya if this had been mentioned, sorry!

hi guys! ano **** effect sa nyo ng enron thing with the arthur andersen accounting/auditing firm dahil medyo parang sister company siya ng accenture diba?

or may effect ba? or deadma lang kayo about it?

We are not in any way affected by the Enron scandal. For one, Accenture does not engage in the public accounting practice. Next, Accenture is not affiliated with Andersen worldwide. Accenture has already separated from Andersen even before the scandal errupted.

kalimer

Jun 26, 2002, 08:12 AM

eli

Jun 27, 2002, 05:16 AM

Kalimer: dont regret what you did. it was a wise career move. i assure you, you are not missing something. move on, there are lots of companies out there. besides, reapplying for such a company isnt worth it.

rabbaddal

Jun 27, 2002, 09:37 PM

Accenture is a good stepping stone for Filipinos who eventually want to go into management consulting. The problem with aspiring Pinoy management consultants is that the top firms like McKinsey, BCG, Booz-Allen, and Bain either have very limited or even no operations in the Philippines. A stint in Accenture plus a graduate business degree will help a lot in finding a consulting job in the future.

I had a chance to work in Accenture when I finished college but I turned down the offer. Instead, I took a better-paying and more dynamic technical marketing job in another IT cpmpany. Now that I want to pursue a career in management consulting, I'm beginning to think if I should have worked for Accenture instead. But that's all water under the bridge now.

BTW, there is also a similar firm in Manila called "Iberpacific".

victory

Jun 27, 2002, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by rabbaddal

BTW, there is also a similar firm in Manila called "Iberpacific".

Iberpacific is now called Soluziona Philippines (http://www.iberpacific.com/). Check out the main Soluziona website (http://www.soluziona.com).

Ah, names names and how they change. I am sure Accenture was very happy that it changed their name after their split from Arthur Andersen right about the time they did so...

Tifosi

Jun 28, 2002, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by shoppegirl
thanks Tifosi! maybe i'll give it a try, oo nga, wala namang mawawala sakin :) btw, what do they mean 'bench'?

By bench, it means that your unassigned:redsmile:

The company doesn't pay OT because it's incorporated into the basic pay. That's why the starting pay here is relatively high as compared to other companies.

Allowances are crap. Ambagan ko pa yung allowance eh:bungi: Some projects however give you an allowance, from what I've heard...

So, tangap ka na?:D

shoppegirl

Jun 29, 2002, 08:35 AM

di pa po ko exam eh.

eh di ba pag basic pay meron tax? pag allowance wala, eh di lugi pa ko nyan :)

gaano ba talaga kalaki ang sweldo dyan at di ka na maghahabol ng OT pay? lahat ba eh managerial level? pati salary, pang manager na din? tanong lang...

AnGeLJoLi

Jun 29, 2002, 01:18 PM

Hi! I just wanna ask something...

Normal ba sa Accenture na may training and then, tsaka lang sila pipili kung sino hihire nila? My friend isn't yet hired but she's undergoing an extensive :teehee: training. 240/day yung allowance sa kanya. After one month, tsaka lang pipili kung sinong i-hihire. Umm, is this the standard process? Kasi yung brother ko, nung hinire sya, di na sya dumaan sa "salaan process". Hope someone could enlighten me! Thanks.

angst

Jun 30, 2002, 03:21 AM

AnGeLJoLi

Jun 30, 2002, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by angst

This is interesting. It's the first time that I heard that Accenture has this new procedure. I was hired last year but I did not have to undergo an "intensive training" first.

Yup, that's why I was surprised when my friend is currently undergoing month long training. Thanks, anyway. heheh, extensive and intensive training pala.

rachelt12

Jun 30, 2002, 03:36 AM

i have just finished an exam from accenture earlier this week. the test is about englist proficiency and may intelligence test. its very far off from the first test i had last year which was really 'difficult'.

i got a call later and is up for an interview this monday. can somebody enlighten me kung what the 'project employees' is all about? thanks. (and any tips for the interview?)

Tifosi

Jul 2, 2002, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by AnGeLJoLi
Hi! I just wanna ask something...

Normal ba sa Accenture na may training and then, tsaka lang sila pipili kung sino hihire nila? My friend isn't yet hired but she's undergoing an extensive :teehee: training. 240/day yung allowance sa kanya. After one month, tsaka lang pipili kung sinong i-hihire. Umm, is this the standard process? Kasi yung brother ko, nung hinire sya, di na sya dumaan sa "salaan process". Hope someone could enlighten me! Thanks.

No that's not the standard process. You know what I think? Para yan sa mga external people (i.e. contractual):hmm: That's what's being implemented for some projects. When I was hired, I didn't go through that training-screening-hiring process. Clarify with your friend first kung permanent position ba ang inooffer sa kanya or contractual.

rachelt12 tip ko lang sa yo eh be honest because they can see through BS pretty well. Pero mukhang too late na ang tip ko kasi Monday na:teehee:

rachelt12

Jul 2, 2002, 03:03 AM

it's not too late yet! so your advise didn't go to waste!

my interview kasi is still ast 4:30 pm pa and i'm gathering all informations as i can para masagot ko if ever they'll ask: what do u know about accenture!

now, i'm a nervous wreck kasi i really want to work na...and waiting for epldt is really frustrating eventhough, i'm officially hired na and i've already passed the medical and has likewise submitted all of the requirements! ...pero hold lahat ng future employees sa fort!

anyway, thankx and good luck to all!
btw, the project employee position i'm up for is contractual nga! one year *** and subject for renewal based on performance.

anung type of projects kaya ito meron? and would there be a chance for an international trip? =) my cousin kasi used to work there and pumunta sya sa chicago + vacation w/pay pa! saya noh!

siguro, i'll might get the training-screening-hiriing process...

thankx again!

AnGeLJoLi

Jul 2, 2002, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by rachelt12
it's not too late yet! so your advise didn't go to waste!

my interview kasi is still ast 4:30 pm pa and i'm gathering all informations as i can para masagot ko if ever they'll ask: what do u know about accenture!

Hi Rachel! :wave: Question lang, how did you get this job? I mean, ito ba yung naka-post dun sa Classified Ads forum, posted by Angel? Or last year ka pa nagtest?

Tifosi, thanks! nalilito kasi friend ko kasi baka mamaya hindi sya makalusot dun sa salaan process e may offer sya sa ibang companies. Anyhow, thanks na rin. BTW, what department ka?

Tifosi

Jul 2, 2002, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by AnGeLJoLi
Tifosi, thanks! nalilito kasi friend ko kasi baka mamaya hindi sya makalusot dun sa salaan process e may offer sya sa ibang companies. Anyhow, thanks na rin. BTW, what department ka?

Secret!!!:winknudge: Good luck na lang sa friend mo:D

LodRose

Jul 3, 2002, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by angst

We are not in any way affected by the Enron scandal. For one, Accenture does not engage in the public accounting practice. Next, Accenture is not affiliated with Andersen worldwide. Accenture has already separated from Andersen even before the scandal errupted.

LodRose

Jul 3, 2002, 07:58 AM

natalie_sod

Jul 5, 2002, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by Tifosi

Secret!!!:winknudge: Good luck na lang sa friend mo:D

hula ko C&HT ka.... :lol: hehehehehhe :D

uy ndi na ko bench by next week daw. ndi ko nga alam kung matutuwa ako or not. re-training ako since ndi ko na maalala mga dating tinuro. hehehe.

natalie_sod

Jul 5, 2002, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by veco_notebook
Bababa ang rechargability nyo... kawawa naman ang matrix ng team nyo...

blech. i wish i had a charge number to charge to.

grabeeeeeeeeeh. tagal ko ng naka-bench maloloka na ata ako. officially na-roll off na ko nung tuesday pero shempre dati pa naman ata ako unofficially rolled off....

hopefully by next week iba na status ko. :D

angst

Jul 6, 2002, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by natalie_sod

blech. i wish i had a charge number to charge to.

grabeeeeeeeeeh. tagal ko ng naka-bench maloloka na ata ako. officially na-roll off na ko nung tuesday pero shempre dati pa naman ata ako unofficially rolled off....

hopefully by next week iba na status ko. :D

I'm curious, from what MU are you from?

natalie_sod

Jul 6, 2002, 02:58 AM

ndi na MU...OG na diba? harharhar :lol:

yoko noh. dead give away na pag sinabi ko kung anong operating group ako. :D

veco_notebook

Jul 7, 2002, 06:43 AM

Taga-RESOURCES ka no? bench kasi term mo sa unassigned....

Chad

Jul 9, 2002, 02:57 AM

The term bench is not exclusive to the Resources OG of MSC. :)

:cow::turncat:
Chad

bata_sa_maynila

Jul 11, 2002, 04:08 AM

uy, i guess off the topic na itong tatanong ko...

medyo dami nang IT graduates here sa Pinas.
what can i do to have an edge over the others... so more or less, para may job akong papasukan after grad...

any tips?? a minor in what? medyo kinakabahan na
ako sa course ko, eh...

tnx for any help...:)

Chad

Jul 11, 2002, 05:50 AM

wrong post. :)

keekhoman

Jul 13, 2002, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Chad
wrong post. :) - nice one Chad :laugh:

bata_sa_maynila : oo nga. dapat nag-start ka na lang ng isa pang thread. mas madami pa makakakita agad nun. anyway, to give you an answer for that na din:

- for starters, 2-3 yrs experience on a chosen field.
- be a certified pro (may bayad nga lang, i.e., Oracle Certified, Microsoft Certified Professionals)
- if your a programmer, the more programming language you know, mas angat ka siyempre
- kung sa hardware ka naman, dun mo mas magagamit ang pagiging certified mo (although ang certification, pampataas lang ng sweldo, mas important pa din ang experience and knowledge mo)
- a stunning resume na kaya mong panindigan pagdating ng interview :beg:

yun lang ang maipapayo ko sa iyo, baka mayroon idadagdag yung iba diyan. :)

pexpress

Jul 13, 2002, 09:33 AM

does Accenture accept ex employees of other consulting firms like Soluziona and Headstrong ?

angel02

Jul 14, 2002, 02:27 AM

pexpress....yup, Accenture accepts ex employees of Soluziana and Headstrong, provided they pass the screening process. :)

pexpress

Jul 14, 2002, 11:09 AM

angel02, thanks for the reply..by the way ..how is this screening process initialized?

bata_sa_maynila

Jul 16, 2002, 11:23 AM

keekhoman...
maraming salamat! hehe! (kahit wrong post ako):D

chad...
:p
joke lang, ha!

angel02

Jul 16, 2002, 02:30 PM

pexpress...

You just need to submit your cv/resume to see if there is actually a match between Accenture's needs and your skill/s. Then, you will either be invited for a test/interview. If not, you will be given a letter. :)

rela321

Jul 19, 2002, 04:35 AM

Hello :)

I need help! :)

I got a call from Accenture recently. I am scheduled for a phone interview next week. This is in response to my resume I submitted online (as a general application) a month ago.

I took the exam three years ago (it was still Andersen then) and unfortunately, didn't pass.

This is my first interview with Accenture. :)

Here are my questions ...

Did they consider my exam when they process my application (because I was expecting to take the exam again as first step)?
What do people in Accenture ask during the first interview?

Thanks in advance! :)

natalie_sod

Jul 20, 2002, 02:30 PM

the exam part i'm not so sure. i don't exactly know how they go about with the screening process.

the questions in the interviews are very situational. like they'll ask you to describe certain situations where, for example, you were able to exercise your artistic skills. then you'll dissect every minute detail about that incident. your feelings, what you did, how did you deal with people involved, etc. that's why the interviews can go anywhere from a little over 30 minutes to about 2 hours. that'll depend with the interviewer.

hope that helped somewhat. :D

good luck! :wave:

:hippie:

pangsay

Jul 20, 2002, 11:31 PM

guys, have you heard about this certain ad making fun of the company name ACCENTURE? something like inserting id after the letters ACC... (that will read as ACCidENTURE). i have not seen the ad myself but i just heard it from a close friend of mine working at accenture in the americas.

how are accenture people taking it? (i want to make it clear that i have nothing against accenture. the fact is i admire the company.)

angst

Jul 23, 2002, 01:36 AM

I work for Accenture and I've heard the ad myself. The ad is funny nga eh. We don't take those ads too seriously. Di naman kami pikon no.

itechdept

Jul 23, 2002, 05:08 AM

Since IT people are here, ill take this chance to share something promising.

This is for Information Technology professionals who wish to earn an IT career abroad visit

www.transquest-intl.com

and send your resumes/CV's and salary requirements along with a cover letter via email to

president@transquest-intl.com

Speaking from experience, they make your application matter.

Act now.!!!!!!

Ives

Jul 23, 2002, 07:18 AM

bossing, di yata nagwo-work yung link ng website? :)

rela321

Jul 23, 2002, 07:27 AM

thanks natalie_sod :)

do_jour

Jul 23, 2002, 10:25 AM

hello! may job opening po ba sa accenture na for regularization? thanks :)

Originally posted by angst
I work for Accenture and I've heard the ad myself. The ad is funny nga eh. We don't take those ads too seriously. Di naman kami pikon no.

InevitablyMe

Jul 24, 2002, 01:28 AM

...hi!! i've been reading this thread for quite sometime ... and I've also known some people who are working with Accenture ... I've heard it myself, how those people enjoy working with this firm ...

I was actually some kinda hesitant :uh:... would they accept a fresh grad like me ... I just graduated this April with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and I'm currently working with an IT company somewhere here in Makati ... are there any job vacancies??what are the companies usual requirements for those who wanted to apply???:wondering:

itechdept

Jul 24, 2002, 02:03 AM

for itechdept

bossing, di yata nagwo-work yung link ng website?

===================================

Good day IVES and all,

the link is working fine, give it another try

www.transquest-intl.com

goodluck all.

Ives

Jul 24, 2002, 02:12 AM

got it, thanks itechdept!

tanong lang, di ko masyado na-explore yung site eh, san dun yung job openings? thanks :)

Maverick

Jul 24, 2002, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by InevitablyMe
I was actually some kinda hesitant :uh:... would they accept a fresh grad like me ... I just graduated this April with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and I'm currently working with an IT company somewhere here in Makati ... are there any job vacancies??what are the companies usual requirements for those who wanted to apply???:wondering:

hello there! :wave: here's a link to some of the jobs available in Manila: http://careers.accenture.com/career_finder_v3.0/search_jobs/sj_display_frame3.cfm?JL=PHL&JN=014&FY=01

here's a link to the Philippines Careers page. there's another link here where you can get a general perspective on how the recruiting process is executed: http://careers3.accenture.com/xd/accenture.asp?id=/xdoc/asWeb/cbl/cbl_ph_L02.xml

InevitablyMe

Jul 24, 2002, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by Maverick

hello there! :wave: here's a link to some of the jobs available in Manila: http://careers.accenture.com/career_finder_v3.0/search_jobs/sj_display_frame3.cfm?JL=PHL&JN=014&FY=01

here's a link to the Philippines Careers page. there's another link here where you can get a general perspective on how the recruiting process is executed: http://careers3.accenture.com/xd/accenture.asp?id=/xdoc/asWeb/cbl/cbl_ph_L02.xml

thanx a lot MAVERICK !!!:bounce2:

rela321

Jul 24, 2002, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by rela321
thanks natalie_sod :)

BTW, are there panel interviews? :)

Deep_Disher

Jul 24, 2002, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by rela321

BTW, are there panel interviews? :)

No panel interviews. But the process is grueling. CBI1, CBI2, TSI (Optional), Partner Interview. Good luck!

rela321

Jul 25, 2002, 12:40 AM

Hi Deep_Disher :)

Could you elaborate on these (CBI1, CBI2, TSI, Partner Interview) ...

I was informed during the pre-screening interview that there would be a series of situational and technical interviews.

Any tips? :D Thanks!

:)

baste

Jul 26, 2002, 03:00 PM

gudluck... hope you make the right choice! :rolleyes:

angst

Jul 27, 2002, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by baste
gudluck... hope you make the right choice! :rolleyes:

Wow! Ang bait naman ni baste. :D

baste

Jul 27, 2002, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by angst

Wow! Ang bait naman ni baste. :D

YUP.. tignan mo si angst.. im sure he's feeling he has made the right choice!!!! :rolleyes:

diugun_oirasor

Jul 27, 2002, 08:32 AM

Nandiyan pa ba sa Accenture si Sir del Rosario? I forgot his first name... basta isa siya sa mga partners noong "Andersen Consulting" pa ang pangalang ng company niyo...

angel02

Jul 27, 2002, 01:24 PM

Yup, Jaime G. Del Rosario is still in Accenture. He is actually the Country Managing Partner. :)

malakim

Jul 30, 2002, 01:41 AM

interesting thread here. just to share some of my experiences from ac. i was with the firm for five years starting 95. i was a campus recruit from admu. back in those days, ac only hired from the top 3 - UP, ADMU & DLSU - as they wanted to hire only the best. you'd get the few exceptions and some from other schools would be hired. but as the years went by other schools started to trickle. this image of exclusivity has been downgraded because of this. like with any other firm, it too has it's share of "jologs" but fortunately, the skilled and very capable still hold the majority over the mediocre.... for now.

half the time i was out of the country (US mostly) for assignments. i was starting to look like a boarder in my own house. i pretty much lived with my suitcase and racked up a decent number of frequent flier miles - enough to rack up several free tickets. if you are averse to travel and get homesick easily, this may not be a deal for you. for me, the experiences in meeting people and going to different places were priceless. you get to see humanity in a broad spectrum - the sickening lows to the immaculate highs.

i left ac back in the early 2000 due to differences over principles with my manager. my manager were very pro-client while i was very pro-team. i see no point in making people work at 2am on sunday when the work can be done on a regular day just to satisfy the client. i believe that you must take care of your team first then the client. after all, you the hell can you satisfy the client if you burnout your team? sorry but i just don't kiss ***.

work ethics in ac second to none. whenever we were in our foreign assignments, clients had some admiration for us "AC kids" and they were never short on compliments. we in turn returned the favor by giving our best. good environment breeds good effort and the cycle can be perpetuated.

social life in ac depends on whom you ask. back then, we were trained in st. charles for 3weeks where you were indoctrinated and scrubbed into newly minted AC analysts. st charles was a party place where you have TMRs and did your country proud by outdrinking the germans and the aussies :). it's amazing how your body can adjust easily by upping your alcohol tolerance :D

what you did in the US stays in the US and blabbermouths often become outcasts real fast. like in college, you work hard and party hard then work harder.

all that said and done, i've never regretted my stay in ac. i now work with big blue but reminisce my days in ac :D

zalvaje

Jul 30, 2002, 03:30 AM

hehehe kawawa naman ako d maganda transcript ko eh... actually i was told to ** a call from accenture regarding an outsourcing position... but still no calls... :(

zalvaje

Jul 30, 2002, 03:34 AM

oopz... hehe galing naman.. tumawag bigla accenture... papapunta ako tom to sign an agreement i think hihihi... wee!

bum no more? sana!

baste

Jul 30, 2002, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by zalvaje
oopz... hehe galing naman.. tumawag bigla accenture... papapunta ako tom to sign an agreement i think hihihi... wee!

bum no more? sana!

gud luck sa iyo! :rolleyes:

angst

Jul 30, 2002, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by baste

gud luck sa iyo! :rolleyes:

Wow! ang bait naman ni baste....Nagwewelcome ng mga new people....:D

baste

Jul 30, 2002, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by angst

Wow! ang bait naman ni baste....Nagwewelcome ng mga new people....:D

syempre naman, dapat lang, ma fe-feel din nila ang kaligayahan tulag ng nga fifeel mo ngayhon angst diba...:rolleyes:

pangsay

Jul 30, 2002, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by angst
I work for Accenture and I've heard the ad myself. The ad is funny nga eh. We don't take those ads too seriously. Di naman kami pikon no.
hi angst! ngayon ko lang nabasa reply mo... is it a black prop against accenture ba or what? do you know which company is behind this?

galing ng accenture, naka-kalas agad sila sa AA long before the Enron scam erupted. do you know that a new name in management and IT consulting (in the same league as accenture) is being introduced now. the name is Braxton (from another big 5 firm D&T). but it's too late, may kaso na yata sila (ang D&T) before they were able to announce the new name. i hope they can still make it despite this para mas lumawak pa at lalong dumami ang IT jobs worldwide.

rela321

Jul 31, 2002, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by pangsay

hi angst! ngayon ko lang nabasa reply mo... is it a black prop against accenture ba or what? do you know which company is behind this?

galing ng accenture, naka-kalas agad sila sa AA long before the Enron scam erupted. do you know that a new name in management and IT consulting (in the same league as accenture) is being introduced now. the name is Braxton (from another big 5 firm D&T). but it's too late, may kaso na yata sila (ang D&T) before they were able to announce the new name. i hope they can still make it despite this para mas lumawak pa at lalong dumami ang IT jobs worldwide.

yup i heard about Deloitte Consulting changing its name to Braxton.
Since you brought this up I have a question :)
Is DC related to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu? I checked out both sites and it shows that they have the same office here in the Philippines, which is now C. L. Manabat. Just gave it a thought because a fellow Pexer made an inquiry regarding C. L. Manabat (check the thread Anybody works at C.L. Manabat?).

Sorry this is off the topic already ... :(

kevinCostner

Jul 31, 2002, 12:59 AM

Hi Guys..
May I just butt in..?
Does Accenture Accept Fresh Graduates?? Or IT Graduates with not so much relevant experience in Programming?? If so, May I know their postal Address??
Thanks..

diugun_oirasor

Jul 31, 2002, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by angel02
Yup, Jaime G. Del Rosario is still in Accenture. He is actually the Country Managing Partner. :)

Ah! Thanks! CMP na pala siya. I lost touch with the happenings at Accenture eversince I left I/ACT kasi.

Nagpapadala pa ba ang Accenture ng people for training sa St. Charles?

angst

Aug 1, 2002, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by pangsay

hi angst! ngayon ko lang nabasa reply mo... is it a black prop against accenture ba or what? do you know which company is behind this?

I don't think it's a black prop. It's just a joke. Actually, there are a lot of websites dedicated to bashing consulting firms. In fact, there was a spoof site dedicated to Accenture that was set-up by a former Accenture employee. The jokes in that site were so funny. Usually, we don't get pikon over those sites. After all, sometimes the jokes are really true.

malakim

Aug 1, 2002, 06:43 AM

www.indenture.ac
-> website that spoofs ac. funny.

chaico

Aug 1, 2002, 12:30 PM

tinawagan ulit ako ng A/C they have an opening daw and they scheduled me for an interview through phone!!! ang weird! may tiga A/C ba diyan na HRD???? what's the opening? i'm already working na kasi and am enjoying my current job but i want to try pa din ... tnx.

snowflower

Aug 2, 2002, 06:44 AM

I heard from a friend that there is a call center in Accenture? Is this true???

AnGeLJoLi

Aug 2, 2002, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by snowflower
I heard from a friend that there is a call center in Accenture? Is this true???

Yep, friend ko mag-tratraining na sa August 19.

do_jour

Aug 2, 2002, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by chaico
tinawagan ulit ako ng A/C they have an opening daw and they scheduled me for an interview through phone!!! ang weird! may tiga A/C ba diyan na HRD???? what's the opening? i'm already working na kasi and am enjoying my current job but i want to try pa din ... tnx.

contractual pa din daw ba? hirap naman kse bitawan current work tapos di naman pala magtatagal sa accenture...

angel02

Aug 3, 2002, 05:34 AM

just to answer some questions/concerns:

1. Accenture DOESN'T have call center.

2. Accenture still sends employees out of the country for training although it'll be depending on the project need.

3. Matagal ng naka-separate ang Accenture from AA. Eversince naging Andersen Consulting, hiwalay na talaga sila. Yung word lang na "Andersen" ang parang nagco-connect but they separated since 1987 pa.

Yun lang. :)

Btw, zalvaje...good luck! Sa August 19 ka ba start? What's your real name...pm me. :)

AnGeLJoLi

Aug 3, 2002, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by angel02
just to answer some questions/concerns:

1. Accenture DOESN'T have call center.

Question lang po, ano yung nature ng job ng Projects Officer? Kasi friend ko, start nya sa April 19, training daw for one month. Tapos, I asked her kung anong nature ng work, sabi nya, may tatawag daw from other countries, tapos eencode nila yun, or something to that effect, so mainly, parang pang call center yung work. Since my brother works there, all I know is programming lang ang pinaka work sa Accenture. Bagong position ba *** Projects Officer? Could please clarify this? Thanks.

therock

Aug 11, 2002, 11:53 AM

zalvaje,
do you know what market unit you'll be assigned to?
my project is AMEX-Triumph under Financial Services.

fortune1

Aug 12, 2002, 02:16 PM

hi how are you doing rock? i header that your company won't have an anual increase this year? any truth to that? and how are you faring in work? managers ok?

zalvaje

Aug 12, 2002, 06:20 PM

umm nope d pa ako start sa aug19
training palang me by september i think..

just signed the agreement last july 30...

name ko? umm hehe sige privy ko sa yo..

therock... mine naman black pearl project :)

malakim

Aug 13, 2002, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by therock
zalvaje,
do you know what market unit you'll be assigned to?
my project is AMEX-Triumph under Financial Services.

rock, what team you on and who's your team (esp the AA) lead if i may ask :)

natalie_sod

Aug 13, 2002, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by fortune1
hi how are you doing rock? i header that your company won't have an anual increase this year? any truth to that? and how are you faring in work? managers ok?

bali-balita na nga yan eh.....to recover daw from last year's losses...sana naman hindi totoo ang balita....hehehehe. :D

phatman

Aug 13, 2002, 02:12 PM

ThreeQuestions:

(1) If you had your first interview last year and you received a letter from shianghio/ HR saying ... we thank you for coming to our office to discuss with us ... we can no longer offer you employment at this point in time ...

Does that mean ur no longer under consideration?

(2) What if you were interviewed last year but you did not receive any more communications (letter, phone calls) ... are you still under consideration/ active file?

(3) What's the local no. of HR people Donna/ Choco?

Thanks ...:rolleyes:

zalvaje

Aug 13, 2002, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by phatman
ThreeQuestions:

(1) If you had your first interview last year and you received a letter from shianghio/ HR saying ... we thank you for coming to our office to discuss with us ... we can no longer offer you employment at this point in time ...

Does that mean ur no longer under consideration?

(2) What if you were interviewed last year but you did not receive any more communications (letter, phone calls) ... are you still under consideration/ active file?

(3) What's the local no. of HR people Donna/ Choco?

Thanks ...:rolleyes:

hmm... sa akin nangyari is.. i took the exam.. then they sent me a thank you letter... then after 2 or 3 days i got a call... and asked if i was interested in a job.. yun na sched me for interview... and now antay nalang me september to start my training :)

i think tinatago naman nila records ng applicants then if something came up... na suited for u, they'll col you.. *i guess* :)

phatman

Aug 14, 2002, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by zalvaje

hmm... sa akin nangyari is.. i took the exam.. then they sent me a thank you letter... then after 2 or 3 days i got a call... and asked if i was interested in a job.. yun na sched me for interview... and now antay nalang me september to start my training :)

i think tinatago naman nila records ng applicants then if something came up... na suited for u, they'll col you.. *i guess* :)

you're right, they still have my records when I called them. wala na pala un dati hr person na nagmamanage records ko. submit na lang daw bago resume for reevaluation.:bounce2:

its been a year and a month since my last interview:bounce2:

but i never received a thank you letter after passing:hopeless:

:rotflmao:

angel02

Aug 14, 2002, 10:26 AM

zalvaje is correct...Accenture (HR) calls once there is a suitable position for you. :)

zalvaje...heard that you'll be starting on Sept. instead. Hope to meet you. Good luck again. :)

zalvaje

Aug 14, 2002, 03:06 PM

angel02: tnx :) yah hope to meet u pag start na ako...

actually it's a nice thing na ganon ang nangyayari.. so if ever don't feel down.. may chance pa... :)

therock

Aug 14, 2002, 03:09 PM

fortune1,
i haven't heard anything confirming (nor denying) that there will be no increase this year. you'll know when you get there =)
as for the people i work with, i'm lucky to be in a team that doesn't take work too seriously... we always have time to make fun of each other. :)

natalie_sod

Aug 20, 2002, 02:06 PM

i never thought i'd say this but i actually MISS cobol. :unhappy:

just want to share...i'm currently in a project that does OT every day and i'm coding in a language i barely understand.

I can take the OT and the work. heck, there's always the learning curve.

thing is the people aren't exactly my favorites.

i miss my old team from my former projects.... :bigcry:

anyway, HR has confirmed that if there's going to an increase, it's going to be minimal. to quote Dot Velasco, "it's nowhere near what you got last year".

i do hope things look up next year.

phatman

Aug 21, 2002, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by natalie_sod
i never thought i'd say this but i actually MISS cobol. :unhappy:

just want to share...i'm currently in a project that does OT every day and i'm coding in a language i barely understand.

I can take the OT and the work. heck, there's always the learning curve.

thing is the people aren't exactly my favorites.

i miss my old team from my former projects.... :bigcry:

anyway, HR has confirmed that if there's going to an increase, it's going to be minimal. to quote Dot Velasco, "it's nowhere near what you got last year".

i do hope things look up next year.

don't worry :blowsmoke: ... k lang yan ... swerte ka pa rin ... :wave:

at least increase na iniisip mo samantalang me asa 2nd interview pa lang mag-iisang taon na :mecry:

application ko yata e "nadha_pa" :bash:

Tifosi

Aug 21, 2002, 06:19 AM

Hello peeps!:wave: Namiss ko na tong thread na to ah! Masyado kaming naging busy, hehehe:teehee:

natalie_sod:buhay pa ba yung isang thread???:hmm:

natalie_sod

Aug 21, 2002, 08:33 AM

Tifosi...buhay na buhay! :glee:

actually kaninang umaga lang ulet nabuhay. hehehehe :lol:

fortune1

Aug 21, 2002, 04:31 PM

no where near the increase from last year? so that makes it just enough to pay the tax that's being deducted.

gracem

Aug 22, 2002, 01:08 PM

guys need ur help...i got a call from accenture kanina and they tell me na they are considering me for a position of Business Operations Analyst for a call center daw,full time position naman kaya lang permanent night shift daw....gusto ko sana *** *** nag aalangan ako dun sa night shift lang..ok *** naman sa kin kung shifting eh...guys need ur advice about this!!! pero ok *** naman d p nmn ** kasi sure dahil bukas phone interview ko plang so i guess dami ko pang pagdadaanan...pro it would be better kung makakuha na ako ng advice db...thanks

therock

Aug 23, 2002, 03:52 PM

hmmmm...
i never knew we had a Call Center Department...

kidrock24

Aug 24, 2002, 08:30 PM

zimdude

Aug 25, 2002, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by natalie_sod
just want to share...i'm currently in a project that does OT every day and i'm coding in a language i barely understand.

hi... if I may ask... what language is that... and what tools/languages do you generally use for Accenture projects? just curious... :sunnysmile:

Carpe_Diem_Z

Aug 25, 2002, 03:16 AM

Got a call this week... any idea about the MSD - financial [services opening... Didn't do too well on the screening interview (telephone) , as I was fixing one of the Notes Db servers when your HR called, just totally unprepared. :depressed2: I hope I still get a 2nd interview :)

Carpe_Diem_Z

Aug 25, 2002, 03:17 AM

Got a call this week... any idea about the MSD - financial services opening... Didn't do too well on the screening interview (telephone) , as I was fixing one of the Notes Db servers when your HR called, just totally unprepared. :depressed2: I hope I still get a 2nd interview :)

fortune1

Aug 26, 2002, 12:16 PM

like they say, be careful what you wish for.............. you know the rest

OliverWood21

Aug 28, 2002, 05:03 AM

Hi there..
Could anybody help me on How I can apply at Accenture??

Are they giving exams to people who haven't got any work experience yet?

zalvaje

Aug 28, 2002, 06:31 AM

oliver: i think u can call the HR dept and ask for available jobs... if suited for u.. submit ka ng resume... and yup they do accomodate fresh grads without experience :)

OliverWood21

Aug 28, 2002, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by zalvaje
oliver: i think u can call the HR dept and ask for available jobs... if suited for u.. submit ka ng resume... and yup they do accomodate fresh grads without experience :)

Thanks..
;)

By the way, sorry for my absolute ignorance but where is accenture located??
Or is anyone kind enough to give me their Number??
Thanks again..
:lol:

therock

Aug 28, 2002, 04:46 PM

Oliverwood21,
Accenture's HR dept is in Makati Stock Exchange, beside Philippine Stock Exchange (Tower 1), Ayala Ave.

did you know that PEX is also found in the same building? :D

Ellheym

Aug 29, 2002, 04:43 AM

last saturday pumunta akong QC particularly Genovation Technologies INc. coz' they emailed me to take my exam, then noong monday.... may tumawag sa akin from Accenture telling that I passed the exam.......nalito talaga ako..... kasi sa Genovation ako nag aapply hindi sa Accenture.. related ba sila :?: Tawag daw ako sa kanila.. kasi may itatanong daw sa akin.. as I go over this thread I know that they conducted interview through phone.. so siguro ganon nga ang mangyayari kapag tatawag ako. :)

Well......... :) thanks for this thread coz' I learned so much about the Company... as I go through with this thread... i think Accenture is a good company. :)

:wave:

OliverWood21

Aug 29, 2002, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by therock
Oliverwood21,
Accenture's HR dept is in Makati Stock Exchange, beside Philippine Stock Exchange (Tower 1), Ayala Ave.

did you know that PEX is also found in the same building? :D
*puppy*

What a coincidence..
:lol:
Thanks.

zalvaje

Aug 29, 2002, 02:10 PM

waaaahh moved training ko... antagal pa.. hayyyyyyyy

* tinny gUrL *

Aug 29, 2002, 03:36 PM

onga... sept 16 pa... :( baka nga di ko na ituloy eh lalo na pag may nakuha na akong masmagandang job offer... :teehee: baka di na tyo magkita zalvaje...

zalvaje

Aug 29, 2002, 04:20 PM

buti sa yo sept 15 ako oct 21.. hayy sabi sa akin 1st batch ako pero sabi naman nung 2mawag 2nd daw... waaaaahh o nga eh
baka d na nga tayo magkita... f meron nga mas ok sa iba baka dun na den me...

fortune1

Aug 30, 2002, 03:18 AM

blessing in disguise

therock

Aug 31, 2002, 10:16 AM

September increase!
more taxation for us!!!

fortune1

Sep 1, 2002, 03:34 AM

i heard with the increase they gave .... you're getting less.. because of the tax tihing

keekhoman

Sep 1, 2002, 05:25 AM

...

fortune1

Sep 1, 2002, 12:16 PM

i also heard that the older guy (same level received less than the newer ones). Its like they're equalizing the pay for each level. Meaning no matter how many years you spent with the company, if you're an analyst or consultant more or less youll have the same pay as the new ones.. Now. pardon my words, but that's bull sh!t

rela321

Sep 3, 2002, 08:07 AM

i heard that AC is hiring right now - in fact they have this process called Employee Referral Program (ERP).
What is this ERP?

Exotica

Sep 4, 2002, 04:05 PM

Hi guys,

I'm suppose to start training with accenture last July 29 pa then they resched it to aug 19 tapos resched na naman ng sept 2. Why do they keep rescheduling? Sabi sa akin nung una technical difficulties daw. Can someone from accenture enlighten me?..I really would like to work at accenture. Tulong naman pls..:)

zalvaje

Sep 4, 2002, 05:04 PM

exotica: anong project to? grabe 2x na move.. so start ka na ba now sept4 na eh.. o moved ulet?

waaaaahh bat ganon puro moved?

malakim

Sep 4, 2002, 11:05 PM

business need. reason why you are not needed is that there is no business or work for you guys hence the delays in your start date.

besides, more than a few people are resigning and those left in ac are hunting for other opportunities outside.

* tinny gUrL *

Sep 5, 2002, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Exotica
Hi guys,

I'm suppose to start training with accenture last July 29 pa then they resched it to aug 19 tapos resched na naman ng sept 2. Why do they keep rescheduling? Sabi sa akin nung una technical difficulties daw. Can someone from accenture enlighten me?..I really would like to work at accenture. Tulong naman pls..:)

ei exotica! :wave: pareho tyo... before mag sept 2 they called me up again and told me that it was moved again to sept 16... they're currenty experiencing problems with the system daw... they even told me that they'll understand if ever i won't push through with the training anymore and that i must not hesitate to accept other job offers if ever i'll be getting any... they'll understand naman daw since it is their fault...

fortune1

Sep 5, 2002, 03:44 PM

that's just another way of saying that they can't accomodate you....

angel02

Sep 5, 2002, 05:10 PM

fortune1...i beg to disagree!

Accenture tells its people (hires) if there is something wrong which will/may defer their startdate. They wouldn't want their hires to start doing nothing...they are making sure that they can already train their hires on their first day. Accenture is "open" to withdrawal of acceptance because they know that it's their fault not being able to let their hires start on the agreed date and they understand that they need to have a source of income too. So if these people cannot wait any longer, they will understand. Accenture tries its best to still hold their "word" to their hires. They just have to meet "in between", I guess! :)

fortune1

Sep 6, 2002, 02:56 AM

yeah sure, whatever you say

angst

Sep 6, 2002, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by angel02
fortune1...i beg to disagree!

Accenture tells its people (hires) if there is something wrong which will/may defer their startdate. They wouldn't want their hires to start doing nothing...they are making sure that they can already train their hires on their first day. Accenture is "open" to withdrawal of acceptance because they know that it's their fault not being able to let their hires start on the agreed date and they understand that they need to have a source of income too. So if these people cannot wait any longer, they will understand. Accenture tries its best to still hold their "word" to their hires. They just have to meet "in between", I guess! :)

You know what, in the States, Accenture is already infamous for not honoring the agreed start dates of their new hires. Can't blame the firm though. It's hard to get new projects.

angel02

Sep 6, 2002, 02:54 PM

I know! Not just in US but in Asia Pacific as well. Good thing here in the Philippines...Accenture STILL try to honor their "word". Just hope it'll continue to be this way. :)

fortune1

Sep 7, 2002, 08:51 AM

yeah. i hope too,
btw how much and how long is the binding contract as of the present?
is it still 2 years for 100k?

zalvaje

Sep 10, 2002, 07:42 AM

;)

natalie_sod

Sep 10, 2002, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by fortune1
yeah. i hope too,
btw how much and how long is the binding contract as of the present?
is it still 2 years for 100k?

150K na daw ata eh. may kasama ako ditong new hire (hired last month).

angel02

Sep 10, 2002, 03:52 PM

P100K - 2 years

zalvaje

Sep 10, 2002, 07:44 PM

sana 16 na talaga start hehe.. :)

therock

Sep 11, 2002, 08:36 AM

my friend had his final interview today.
he starts work tomorrow.
sobrang surprised sya.

angst

Sep 11, 2002, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by therock
my friend had his final interview today.
he starts work tomorrow.
sobrang surprised sya.

Wow! Ang bilis naman.

Nagbago na ba ang policy ngayon? Nung panahon ko kasi, usually, new hires start working on a Monday. Weird.

rela321

Sep 12, 2002, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by therock
my friend had his final interview today.
he starts work tomorrow.
sobrang surprised sya.

hi therock

could you ask your friend when was his last interview (interview before the final)

thank you very much

therock

Sep 12, 2002, 10:00 AM

about a week or two before

bncph

Oct 4, 2002, 02:45 PM

my friend was recently offered a position as analyst in Accenture. until now, he has not yet decided if he will take the offer or decline it. he's pretty much ok with the starting salary but i think he is particularly concerned about the "no overtime pay" and "always on call" rule in the company.

questions:

1. wala ba talagang overtime pay ang accenture?
2. mamamatay ba social life mo dun dahil sa dami ng trabaho?
3. are the workers there satisfied with their job?
4. ok ba ang work environment / employee benefits?
5. ok ba ang traning na binibigay nila?

therock

Oct 4, 2002, 03:21 PM

i'm from accenture and to answer your questions:

1. there is no overtime pay per se in accenture. extra hours worked are usually compensated by meal and transpo allowances.

2. depends on what you're assigned to. some projects may require you to work late hours. it's really a matter of balancing your time. finish your work early, then you can leave.

3. well i'm satisfied with my work right now. beats being a bum.

4. depends on whom you'll work with. fortunately for me, i got along well with my officemates. benefits are standard, better than most companies.

5. training is very good. they'll train you if you need to learn a new language or application. they've got classes for that.

Accenture has it's share of good and bad. But i'm satisfied with my work and what they pay me. so i don't complain.
much :D

Krakista

Oct 4, 2002, 03:21 PM

It's very likely your questions have been answered in this thread --> why/why not go to Accenture? (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32021)

rabbaddal

Oct 4, 2002, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by bncph
my friend was recently offered a position as analyst in Accenture. until now, he has not yet decided if he will take the offer or decline it. he's pretty much ok with the starting salary but i think he is particularly concerned about the "no overtime pay" and "always on call" rule in the company.

questions:

1. wala ba talagang overtime pay ang accenture?
2. mamamatay ba social life mo dun dahil sa dami ng trabaho?
3. are the workers there satisfied with their job?
4. ok ba ang work environment / employee benefits?
5. ok ba ang traning na binibigay nila?

Is he a fresh grad? If so, then pay is less of an issue than the experience he'll get. Accenture provides great training and work experience, plus he can use it (together w/ a masters degree in the future) as a springboard for a career in management/strategy consulting.

edge_

Oct 4, 2002, 07:02 PM

kelangan ba marunong sa programming and computer applications? ako kasi more in tune with management, production, finance and accounting eh. thanks!

malakim

Oct 4, 2002, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by bncph
my friend was recently offered a position as analyst in Accenture. until now, he has not yet decided if he will take the offer or decline it. he's pretty much ok with the starting salary but i think he is particularly concerned about the "no overtime pay" and "always on call" rule in the company.

questions:

1. wala ba talagang overtime pay ang accenture?
2. mamamatay ba social life mo dun dahil sa dami ng trabaho?
3. are the workers there satisfied with their job?
4. ok ba ang work environment / employee benefits?
5. ok ba ang traning na binibigay nila?

i was with accenture before (back then it was still andersen consulting). tell your friend to get on an onshore assignment. you get to do stuff - the good, the bad and the wicked :D

spadia

Oct 5, 2002, 01:04 PM

hi...
150k for two years?
that means 6250/ month?
isnt it a bit low??

therock

Oct 5, 2002, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by spadia
hi...
150k for two years?
that means 6250/ month?
isnt it a bit low??

that's not the salary...
that's the bond you have to pay if you leave the company before your contract is up.

duh!78

Oct 17, 2002, 07:04 PM

Hi! I took the test a month ago and had my first interview two weeks ago. I'm getting praning na cos three weeks na next week if ever, and no call yet. What are my chances kaya? Would they still call even if I wasn't accepted? Or do they just call for positive results lang? Help pls? thanks! :)

unpretty

Oct 18, 2002, 09:19 AM

I know Accenture wouldn't contact you anymore if you didn't qualify for the second/third interview. Some of my friends who didn't make it even received a letter from Accenture that says something like, "Thank you for your interest in applying..."

Anyway, good luck! I hope Accenture calls you for the second interview! :) Be patient. Sometimes, they don't call right away. In my case, I had to wait for four months before they called and informed me that I qualified for the third interview.

duh!78

Oct 22, 2002, 07:39 AM

really? thanks! :)

Any more who can give inputs on this? What are the chances that i'll be called in for my 2nd interview? And would it be okay kaya if I call to ask them? :)

jhughead

Oct 22, 2002, 06:09 PM

hello,

im kinda new here...i have a friend who wants to know details of her application in accenture...she's quite bothered and kinda praning kasi about her application status...

she's done with the phone interview

she's done with the first situational interview

she's done with the skills interview

she's done with the second situational interview

so in other words she already had 4 interviews including the phone, her question is ..

What are the chances of her getting in Accenture?

She called up the HR to follow-up her status and the HR said that she is scheduled for a Partner Interview however there is no schedule yet...it's already been 3 weeks since the last interview and there is no schedule yet.

Would she still get in Accenture in this case?

Why is the process long pala?

If ever she will have a partner interview, what are the details of going through the partner interview ?

Thank You so much....

Your replies would be very much appreciated!

Jhughead

jhughead

Oct 22, 2002, 06:11 PM

oops sorry for that wrong grammer

'her questions are" pala

Jhughead

temptingrose

Oct 23, 2002, 04:48 AM

Hi there, I'm kinda curios about the support group or parang call center daw in Accenture. What is that about? You guys have any idea?

Want to apply sana eh.:)
Please help.:)

angst

Oct 23, 2002, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by jhughead
hello,

im kinda new here...i have a friend who wants to know details of her application in accenture...she's quite bothered and kinda praning kasi about her application status...

she's done with the phone interview

she's done with the first situational interview

she's done with the skills interview

she's done with the second situational interview

so in other words she already had 4 interviews including the phone, her question is ..

What are the chances of her getting in Accenture?

She called up the HR to follow-up her status and the HR said that she is scheduled for a Partner Interview however there is no schedule yet...it's already been 3 weeks since the last interview and there is no schedule yet.

Would she still get in Accenture in this case?

Why is the process long pala?

If ever she will have a partner interview, what are the details of going through the partner interview ?

Thank You so much....

Your replies would be very much appreciated!

Jhughead

The partner interview is a required interview. If ever you have been called to that interview, it's almost sure that you'll have a job offer. Actually, this interview is an opportunity for prospective applicants to ask questions. After all, it's the partners who formulate the policies of the company.

jhughead

Oct 23, 2002, 04:33 PM

ey thanks angst

so she can safely assume na its just a matter of schedule and call, and that she is 80% sure that she will get in??? or its still not safe to assume for this case...

or she just have to wait na lang talaga for the call???

thanks so much

natalie_sod

Oct 23, 2002, 05:14 PM

naks naman si angst mega reply ah. hehehe :D

dyok lang po.

may call center na ba accenture? :confused: alam ko yung launch now may call center-like thing pero pang-support lang...

then again baka mali ako.

angst

Oct 24, 2002, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by jhughead
ey thanks angst

so she can safely assume na its just a matter of schedule and call, and that she is 80% sure that she will get in??? or its still not safe to assume for this case...

or she just have to wait na lang talaga for the call???

thanks so much

Yeah, she just needs to wait for the schedule. So far, wala pa akong naririnig na bumagsak sa partner interview.

Maverick

Oct 24, 2002, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by angst

Yeah, she just needs to wait for the schedule. So far, wala pa akong naririnig na bumagsak sa partner interview.

though the partner interview is considered a mere "formality," you should not take it lightly. i know of one instance when an applicant failed a partner interview. you should still be in your best element when you go through this...

Tifosi

Oct 30, 2002, 03:46 PM

kerb

Oct 30, 2002, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Maverick
though the partner interview is considered a mere "formality," you should not take it lightly. i know of one instance when an applicant failed a partner interview. you should still be in your best element when you go through this...

just curious, what happens during the partner interview? i was told that its neither technical nor behavioral kindofthing. ?
who/what are the partners? are they really my partner? ;}

Actually, this interview is an opportunity for prospective applicants to ask questions. After all, it's the partners who formulate the policies of the company.

like.. what? :)

CyberGuy

Oct 31, 2002, 04:53 PM

Hi Pexer's!

Anybody here know the e-mail address of Accenture so i can send my resume.

Regards,
Cyberguy

therock

Nov 1, 2002, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by kerb

just curious, what happens during the partner interview? i was told that its neither technical nor behavioral kindofthing. ?
who/what are the partners? are they really my partner? ;}

like.. what? :)

Partners are the heads of Accenture. Usually you'll just have small talk in partner interviews.

CyberGuy,
here's the address:
HR Dept
5th floor, Makati Stock Exchange Bldg,
Ayala Ave, Makati

angel02

Nov 1, 2002, 11:55 AM

you can also email your resume's to...

manila.recmgr@accenture.com

thanks! :)

pexpress

Nov 1, 2002, 04:50 PM

i dont know if this subject is out of topic...

angel02

Nov 2, 2002, 08:40 PM

oops...sorry wrong spelling pa ako with my last thread....what i meant there was resumes. :)

pexpress...yes...meron java projects! :)

pexpress

Nov 3, 2002, 07:25 PM

thanks for the reply angel02...dont worry about resume's many people spell and read it that way :)

jhughead

Nov 4, 2002, 04:39 PM

hello again,

my friend just finish the partner interview...and it was emphasized by the Partner that she is closing the application process and that she is offering my friend the position....

my friend's question is how long, after that partner interview, before the whole process is formally close and that the contract and package and benefits are talked about or agreed upon?...it seems that the HR people has not called her yet....but it was emphasized by the Partner that she is offering my friend the job...its kinda weird lang

what will she do?

Jhughead

therock

Nov 4, 2002, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by jhughead
hello again,

my friend just finish the partner interview...and it was emphasized by the Partner that she is closing the application process and that she is offering my friend the position....

my friend's question is how long, after that partner interview, before the whole process is formally close and that the contract and package and benefits are talked about or agreed upon?...it seems that the HR people has not called her yet....but it was emphasized by the Partner that she is offering my friend the job...its kinda weird lang

what will she do?

Jhughead

hmmm... that is weird because the way it's done usually is you're formally offered a contract by HR after the partner interview. there isn't any waiting period unless the partner said so. either there's a mixup or your friend misunderstood the partner. tell her to contact the HR person who is handling her application.

Bea19

Nov 6, 2002, 03:30 PM

3 Family Friends ko kse nakapsok sa Accenture so sabi ng Mom ko mag exam daw ako. E MasCom grad ako so nung inexplain na yung company profile medyo out of place na ako kse JR. SOFTWARE ENGNR lang daw nag openings. Hay!!! Sana di na lang ako nag exam!

muchas

Nov 7, 2002, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by natalie_sod
naks naman si angst mega reply ah. hehehe :D

dyok lang po.

may call center na ba accenture? :confused: alam ko yung launch now may call center-like thing pero pang-support lang...

then again baka mali ako.

hey natalie_sod!!!
kmusta na ba *** other thread natin? ;-)

bout call centers...our project will require one starting next year

Tifosi

Nov 7, 2002, 12:21 PM

muchas long-time no see ah!:wave: Ano na ginagawa mo? Aba, aba mukhang may oras ka nang mag-PEx ah!:teehee:

natalie_sod buhay pa ba yung "other" thread?:eh:

San na kaya yung mga ibang tao?:hmm:

Bea19 alam mo wala naman sa course yan eh. It doesn't really mean that if the opening states Junior Software Engineer, the ones filling the position should be an IT grad or something:D FYI, business grad ako, hehehe:teehee:

Tifosi

Nov 7, 2002, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by pexpress
thanks for the reply angel02...dont worry about resume's many people spell and read it that way :)

Resumés:teehee:

duh!78

Nov 12, 2002, 10:08 PM

Someone from accenture called my friend up, asking if he has a job already and if he is free on the last week of November. My friend passed the exam already and was interviewed once. He asked the girl if he is "in" already, and the girl from accenture answered "most probably". Is there a chance that accenture would ask the applicants to go just to tell them that they didn't pass the interview? Or is the possibility of being accepted bigger? Help pls? Thanks! :)

amythyst

Nov 13, 2002, 08:27 AM

What's it like working in Accenture? how's the pay, the environment, terms, anything and everything! I know there's a thread about it in here somewhere, I just can't find it. ANyone with info? thanks!

amythyst

Nov 13, 2002, 08:30 AM

oh okay.. never mind.. i found it.. :)

natalie_sod

Nov 14, 2002, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Tifosi
muchas long-time no see ah!:wave: Ano na ginagawa mo? Aba, aba mukhang may oras ka nang mag-PEx ah!:teehee:

natalie_sod buhay pa ba yung "other" thread?:eh:

San na kaya yung mga ibang tao?:hmm:

Bea19 alam mo wala naman sa course yan eh. It doesn't really mean that if the opening states Junior Software Engineer, the ones filling the position should be an IT grad or something:D FYI, business grad ako, hehehe:teehee:

grabeh ngayon ko lang nabasa ulet to...

hey tifosi :wave:
musta na? nakikita ata kita lagi pero ndi ako sure kung ikaw yun. ang labo ba? hahahaha.

as for the other thread. ndi ko ma-search eh. hahaha. ndi ko lam kung buhay pa or not. curses....

grabeh OT ako now. 2 days in a row. so what else is new?

therock

Nov 15, 2002, 12:23 AM

hi natalie_sod!

wawa ka naman OT ulit... that's life in our beloved company...
:(

have you been to the ASLA bazaar?

natalie_sod

Nov 15, 2002, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by therock
hi natalie_sod!

wawa ka naman OT ulit... that's life in our beloved company...
:(

have you been to the ASLA bazaar?

hay daming issues ngayon lang ako nakapag-pex!!! haha. nag-reklamo pa eh noh? :lol:

dapat OT tonight. eh emergency network chuva daw so forced to go home. YEHEY! hahaha.

eeyep. nagpunta na ko sa bazaar once. ala nga lang nabili. hehe. *** ba nagpunta ka? last day na today ah. last 7 minutes. hehehe. or baka naman may stall ka dun? :D

o siya. have a nice weekend everyone!

sneakydevil

Nov 15, 2002, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by gracem
guys need ur help...i got a call from accenture kanina and they tell me na they are considering me for a position of Business Operations Analyst for a call center daw,full time position naman kaya lang permanent night shift daw....gusto ko sana *** *** nag aalangan ako dun sa night shift lang..ok *** naman sa kin kung shifting eh...guys need ur advice about this!!! pero ok *** naman d p nmn ** kasi sure dahil bukas phone interview ko plang so i guess dami ko pang pagdadaanan...pro it would be better kung makakuha na ako ng advice db...thanks

Yep, Accenture now has a call center to service its projects. It was created out of a business need to have a reliable paging service for the numerous application and tech support jobs of the different projects in the Manila office. The paging system here in the Philippines has heavily deteriorated since the advent of text messaging. We got burned last May for missing our support service commitments simply because the business partners can’t reach us through Infopage and Jaspage. Our project will start leveraging the new call center service pretty soon (like in a week’s time I think). I’m still skeptical about this new system though since text messaging is not that reliable as well.

therock

Nov 15, 2002, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by natalie_sod

hay daming issues ngayon lang ako nakapag-pex!!! haha. nag-reklamo pa eh noh? :lol:

dapat OT tonight. eh emergency network chuva daw so forced to go home. YEHEY! hahaha.

eeyep. nagpunta na ko sa bazaar once. ala nga lang nabili. hehe. *** ba nagpunta ka? last day na today ah. last 7 minutes. hehehe. or baka naman may stall ka dun? :D

o siya. have a nice weekend everyone!

yeah, bad trip... cancelled ang offset ko sa monday dahil jan sa network thing na yan... marami raw kailangang tapusin... grrrr...
wala akong stall, pero mga friends ko meron.

duh!78

Dec 1, 2002, 09:49 PM

Is it possible that they tell you to wait for their call because you have been considered for a job with them, but it's been 3 weeks and no call yet? what could this mean? help pls? :)

pexpress

Dec 5, 2002, 08:03 PM

may i ask what would be a good estimate for a monthly salary @ accenture for a java /web programmer 3 years plus experience.

Exotica

Dec 6, 2002, 05:41 AM

Hi , the training was moved again to october then november them december 20 then they called up again January 20,2003 na daw. Reason: marami daw holiday dates sa december.

Originally posted by zalvaje
exotica: anong project to? grabe 2x na move.. so start ka na ba now sept4 na eh.. o moved ulet?

waaaaahh bat ganon puro moved?

blueboy91327

Oct 9, 2004, 09:24 PM

guys what do you think of this job? advantages, experiences, salary compensation etc.. thanks

TryCatchFinally

Oct 10, 2004, 06:50 AM

accdg to my friend, they pay at around 10-12k a month. they are mostly in night shifts.

:D

blueboy91327

Oct 10, 2004, 10:42 AM

oo nga i was briefed that its night shift.. yung pay medyo mababa for a night shift job..

vandolph

Oct 11, 2004, 07:30 AM

Punta ka sa Accenture thread

introvert

Oct 12, 2004, 06:08 PM

And they'll have offices in Cubao!

vandolph

Oct 13, 2004, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by introvert
And they'll have offices in Cubao!

Oo nga. Kasi naman hirap na daw makahanap ng office space. Kaya lang, parang naging jologs tuloy. :D

cultured pearls

Oct 13, 2004, 04:58 PM

^^^ narinig ko rin ito. i think hindi lang naman pang-BPO yung plan na ito.
i just wish, i don't get relocated to Cubao if ever. :D

blueboy91327

Oct 13, 2004, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by cultured pearls
^^^ narinig ko rin ito. i think hindi lang naman pang-BPO yung plan na ito.
i just wish, i don't get relocated to Cubao if ever. :D

were u hired sa BPO position share ka namn ng mga expereinces mo..

cultured pearls

Oct 14, 2004, 01:02 PM

blueboy: nope. sorry. im part of the solutions workforce.

introvert

Oct 16, 2004, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by cultured pearls
^^^ narinig ko rin ito. i think hindi lang naman pang-BPO yung plan na ito.
i just wish, i don't get relocated to Cubao if ever. :D

Don't worry. Only the BPO will be moving to Gateway. Gateway is really optimized for call-center operations.

Expansion for the Solutions Workforce will happen, however, in Ortigas. Aside from UBP, they have also already identified another building to occupy in Ortigas.

dafunk

Oct 20, 2004, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by introvert
Don't worry. Only the BPO will be moving to Gateway. Gateway is really optimized for call-center operations.

Expansion for the Solutions Workforce will happen, however, in Ortigas. Aside from UBP, they have also already identified another building to occupy in Ortigas.

:surprised: sprouting like mushrooms

extraordinaire

Oct 21, 2004, 02:48 PM

I'm takigns the test next month... I really want to work in AC because of the environment... I think it is a good company..
SANA I GET IN!
Tips naman jan!

What are they looking for an AC employee?

callboi22

Oct 21, 2004, 07:45 PM

guys i already turned doen the offer from AC and mylene oana sent an email saying that she's sorry for my decision whatever... funny thing is that i received a n sms from a manager asking me to check my email. checked my mail and voila, recruiting is asking me to provide them with reference to process my application. hehehehe wala lang, don't they track applicants that turned em down?

maruzki

Oct 22, 2004, 11:51 PM

callboi: why did you turned down AC's offer? buti ka nga nakalusot ka. maraming gustong mag work diyan. magttake nga pala ako ng exam this coming friday(oct 29). but i doubt i will pass. bahala na.

callboi22

Oct 23, 2004, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by maruzki
callboi: why did you turned down AC's offer? buti ka nga nakalusot ka. maraming gustong mag work diyan. magttake nga pala ako ng exam this coming friday(oct 29). but i doubt i will pass. bahala na.

i turned down the offer because they offered a significantly lower salary than what i am currently receiving. i don't mind the bond, OT w/o pay thingies as long as they, at least, level the offer with my current pay. with regard to the benefits/package they offered me, etel's package is much superior. respeto lang.

The_Seeker

Oct 26, 2004, 03:13 AM

Hello!

I applied last May 2003, Junior Software position, and I passed the exam and first two interviews. The HR Director sent me an e-mail regarding the status of my application. Unfortunately, I didn't make it. I received a text yesterday from Jhoanna V. Garcia asking if I'm interested to be part of Accenture. She told me I could send my resume on her email address which she gave it to me.

Now, should I accept her invitation? Am I going to take the exam again or will i be automatically interviewed since I have 1-year call center (IT-related) experience? I don't have any background on programming and Web development but I'm really interested in joining Accenture. :)

rhada_soul

Apr 25, 2005, 08:17 AM

i turned down the offer because they offered a significantly lower salary than what i am currently receiving. i don't mind the bond, OT w/o pay thingies as long as they, at least, level the offer with my current pay. with regard to the benefits/package they offered me, etel's package is much superior. respeto lang.

you could always negotiate this in terms of salary, the initial offer is really low, i think this is their strategy nowadays, pero when you asked for your price, they are really willing to give it anyways... without further questions (at least that really happened)

unfamiliar

Apr 25, 2005, 10:35 AM

ako din, excited noon na mag-join sa accenture... when i finally got it, i was rarin to leave after only a month, hehehe... good thing i found a loophole so i was able to leave bago ako na-corrupt ng dog-eat-dog, cover-your-*** culture nila... kala ko pa naman ive experienced the worst in other the companies ive worked for in the past, turns out accenture still beats 'em all in this regard hehehe

in fairness, i met a couple of people who were really good, unfortunately madami and very visible (specially sa management) din ang mga rotten apples. i just wonder how many of those nice folks end up being corrupted themselves in the long run

I'm takigns the test next month... I really want to work in AC because of the environment... I think it is a good company..
SANA I GET IN!
Tips naman jan!

What are they looking for an AC employee?

shiftbackspace

Apr 25, 2005, 02:25 PM

if you're really passionate about your skills, don't take the risk to be in accenture. baka mapunta ka kung saan na skill na hindi mo gusto or mabubulok ang expertise mo.

even if they say that you drive your own career, priority pa rin nila yung need of the skill/manpower. even if your skills were credited when you were hired, kapag kailangan nila ng tao sa ibang specialty dun ka pa rin nila ilalagay and IT IS REALLY HARD TO GET OUT OF THERE kapag andun ka na.

seifadiaz

Jun 23, 2008, 01:34 AM

*bump* *bump* *bump*

seifadiaz

Jun 23, 2008, 01:44 AM

Is it still ok to go to Accenture?

knightinarmor

Jun 23, 2008, 09:39 AM

johnny192010

Aug 8, 2008, 09:04 AM

Accenture? I used to work here. What can I say?

I remember a few years ago this was not even a popular company, but it now is. I'm speaking here for those IT professionals who want a job at Accenture.

If you are a fresh graduate, yes it's nice. It gives you the very basic foundation you'd need for your IT career and they do give a good foundation. However, you will be bonded for 2 years... So think about it.

PROS:

-Nice working environment (free gym, free movies)

-Friendly people (at least in my own experience)

-Bosses are friendly, as if magkalevel lang kayo. No calling of "Sir/Maam"

-Training? Depends on the project. If you're project is good and your manager is also good, you'll have lots of trainings and have opportunities to go abroad (but I don't think they send people abroad as often as they used to before). But if you're project sucks, you're doomed.

CONS:

-Salary? Well I can say that they give above average but YES, I have a whole bunch of folks who are earning twice as much as I earn when I used to be in Accenture.

-It's difficult to excel here. No matter how good you are, think about it: Accenture has around 15,000 employees here in the Philippines. So how on earth would you be recognized unless you're Einstein. I remember a quote saying "Don't be a small fish in a big pond"

-Growth? Yes, they have a defined career path for you. You should have your first promotion in 1-2 years. But sometimes the salary increase you get is below your expectation.

-NO OVERTIME PAY. Imagine? No OT Pay just a petty allowance and more often than not, you'll have OT's around 80% of the time. You'd stay in the office around 10 hours/day unlike the usual 8 hours/day (I don't know about other projects in Accenture but this is based from experience.) I think they really need to improve on this. Our counterparts abroad only work for exactly 8 hours and here we used to work more than that. Talking about work-life balance.

Summary:
If you are a fresh grad, they give you a great foundation and well-defined career path. But if you want more out of your life after the first two years, think about it and analyze the pros and cons.

Really they have FREE GYM?meaning in 2 yrs. I can go to the gym and work out without paying a single pesos? (ang babaw ko no?...hehehe pero I always want to go to the gym and get fit kac eh!...;))

Anyways, knightinarmor I consider myself as a fresh grad coz I have no IT experience, so if I accept the offer and after 2 yrs I can't have a better opportunity in another company?I heard that some of the AC employees are payed 60k+....

Coz since you also agree that accenture give great training and that is what I'm after for and also the free stuff specially the gym..wahehehe

Speaking of after 2yrs. Y is it hard to get out of AC? even if its already 2years?will it still be hard to get out?

What Project in accenture that have great trainings like BEING SENT TO ABROAD? Some say that the most in demand PL right now is 1)SAP, 2)ORACLE, 3) JAVA....I wnat to be trained on those PL

Again, knightinarmor great inputs about accenture and thank you for sharing info about your ACN experience

Ice Burn

Oct 27, 2008, 10:22 PM

Just last Friday, I received a text message from Accenture Manila asking me to call them to schedule an interview for a managerial position. They gave me their generic HR hotline which I have not gotten through. Imagine my surprise when I got this email (see below) today.

I mean what the? Could they at least give me a rejection letter that does not say Dear ______? I do have a name. And why am I getting a generic rejection letter just a working day after I got a message from them asking me to schedule for an interview?

I always thought Accenture was one of those exemplary companies to work for and then this? It really reeks of unprofessionalism and speaks ill of Accenture.

===================================

Dear _______,
Thank you for considering employment with Accenture.

We have carefully reviewed your credentials in connection with our current requirements. Regretfully, we are unable to consider you for a suitable position at this time. But should an opportunity arise in the future, we will certainly contact you.

We appreciate your interest in Accenture and wish you every success in the future.

*This is an auto-generated mail. Please do not reply

Accenture is committed to maintaining your privacy, and we want you to understand how we use your data. Accenture holds your contact information on our global systems, and may use this information to communicate with you via postal mail, e-mail, or telephone about our services and activities that may be of interest to you. Your information will be used in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, and we strive to keep it secure. Accenture will not share your personal information with any third party, except as needed to manage the events or features for which you register. You have a right to access your information and to correct it at any time by contacting us.
Accenture Recruitment
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work@accenture.com

immortalscythe

Oct 27, 2008, 10:50 PM

one HR of accenture called me last last friday. he said that he is recruiter for EXAM, I told him that i already passed the examination last year but wasnt able to go to medical that's why the previous HR didnt update my application. the current HR then searched my name at the database and confirmed that I already passed the examination. He told me that he will pass my application to another HR and someone will contact me after a week. but until now i have received no response from them. the question is, HOW CAN I UPDATE MY APPLICATION THERE? I waited for their call last week but they are not calling me.. someone help me please

you101

Oct 31, 2008, 11:06 PM

required na pumasa s bootcamp or else terminated na ang employee...

jra21

Oct 31, 2008, 11:54 PM

ahehehe half ng nasa accenture nakabeach tsktsk. paggusto nyo pumetix sa accenture ok

bytes_girl

Nov 5, 2008, 09:15 AM

ahehehe half ng nasa accenture nakabeach tsktsk. paggusto nyo pumetix sa accenture ok

talaga, nakabeach huh! petix? hindi ko nga magawa yun pag asa office eh, ganda naman ng project mo kung ganun...

bytes_girl

Nov 5, 2008, 09:28 AM

Accenture? I used to work here. What can I say?

I remember a few years ago this was not even a popular company, but it now is. I'm speaking here for those IT professionals who want a job at Accenture.

If you are a fresh graduate, yes it's nice. It gives you the very basic foundation you'd need for your IT career and they do give a good foundation. However, you will be bonded for 2 years... So think about it.

PROS:

-Nice working environment (free gym, free movies)

-Friendly people (at least in my own experience)

-Bosses are friendly, as if magkalevel lang kayo. No calling of "Sir/Maam"

-Training? Depends on the project. If you're project is good and your manager is also good, you'll have lots of trainings and have opportunities to go abroad (but I don't think they send people abroad as often as they used to before). But if you're project sucks, you're doomed.

CONS:

-Salary? Well I can say that they give above average but YES, I have a whole bunch of folks who are earning twice as much as I earn when I used to be in Accenture.

-It's difficult to excel here. No matter how good you are, think about it: Accenture has around 15,000 employees here in the Philippines. So how on earth would you be recognized unless you're Einstein. I remember a quote saying "Don't be a small fish in a big pond"

-Growth? Yes, they have a defined career path for you. You should have your first promotion in 1-2 years. But sometimes the salary increase you get is below your expectation.

-NO OVERTIME PAY. Imagine? No OT Pay just a petty allowance and more often than not, you'll have OT's around 80% of the time. You'd stay in the office around 10 hours/day unlike the usual 8 hours/day (I don't know about other projects in Accenture but this is based from experience.) I think they really need to improve on this. Our counterparts abroad only work for exactly 8 hours and here we used to work more than that. Talking about work-life balance.

Summary:
If you are a fresh grad, they give you a great foundation and well-defined career path. But if you want more out of your life after the first two years, think about it and analyze the pros and cons.

Kahit saan namang company there always this so-called pros and cons eh... it always ends up with the person...

Accenture is divided into workforce....and every workforce is divided into a project... so again, all the points raised here are not applicable to the entire company... OT without pay (i dont think so, hindi pupwede sa project namin yan), salary (again, its project dependent) as well as benefits (project dependent pa rin ito)...

As for career growth, its a matter of work-attitude, you dont need to be Albert Einstein just to EXCEL... if you are skillful, pro-active, flexible, adaptable ... mage-excel ka, kahit isang milyon pa ang nagtatrabaho sa Accenture... so whether its in IT, enterprise, BPO, consulting... maging pro-active lang and show that you mean 'business' with your client and your boss, may patutunguhan ka... its a lame and generic statement..pero ganun naman kahit saang company...

yun lang

diwata123

Nov 5, 2008, 05:45 PM

no OT pay, bond, veryvery low increase (if you belong to the bottom 40% of your ranks/batch, 0% as in 0% increase.
Workmates---> very diverse.... from the dumbest up to not so intelligent people (most intelligent people from UP and DLSU go to HP if I am not mistaken sabi ng cousin ko). Managers ---> either sobrang swerte o sobrang malas.

other benefits--> very ok. except monetary.
training---> uber above average, but not perfect. depende rin sa project.

shrekidoodoo

Nov 6, 2008, 01:16 AM

Pwede bang makapasok sa IT department kahit ang course ko ay totally unrelated. I graduated with a degree on Marketing and Communication Arts. Thanks.

Yashiro

Nov 6, 2008, 01:23 AM

worked here for 2 yrs just to finish the bond, resigned and got 2x my salary in accenture.. i think employees here are underpaid (atleast those in jse, se, sse...) and halos araw araw ako nagoovertime nun and2 pa ko.. malakas din politics dito at marami taong sipsip sa boss, masama dito pag di ka nag OOT tapos mga team-mates mo nag OOT (kasi mabagal sila mag work), mas mababa pa eval mo... GG anyway ok lang naman din mga natututunan dito, lalo na un technical side

itpinoy

Nov 13, 2008, 01:36 AM

hi *,

ive been in the it industry for a dozen years now and have been in diff companies here and abroad, i wasn't an accenture-homegrown so somehow i knew the diff in cultures between accenture and the others.

never really mind the pay, if you're good enough and visible enough and highly technical you got a great chance to move up (but again this depends on your capability and the project you're in).

im a java tech architect and was a lead when i left acn. i would say i really grew when i was in accenture. thanks to god, i handled big and challenging projects (3-out-of-6 got canned though). but i hang on because i was learning. aside from the tech growth, i also developed my leadership style with accenture, something that is not fully defined in other companies. yet im able to use until now...in other companies, you go up the ranks mainly because of your technical skills - joining project initiatives or group are pluses only to be visible (this is critical however in accenture that's why they offered tech/mgr tracks).

for new grads, i suggest you go to accenture to hone both your tech skills as well as to learn good processes. you'll need em when the time comes you have to venture out.

one thing i hated most about my life in accenture though were the overcommitments to project schedules and hence tons of overtimes!

i wouldn't defame accenture. it's actually a choice if you join any company or not. one reason i joined acn was because of the tech skills i knew i'd get from them, so even though i received less at that time, it was a career move, which eventually lead me where i am right now, much better pay, much better tech skills, a better lead, perhaps also a better person.

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DemonicAngel

Nov 13, 2008, 11:48 AM

hello! nagwork ako sa accenture before for one year din as data processor (BPO). Under lang ko ng agency nun pero di ok yung agency nmin kaya nagresign din ako.. di ba ko pwede magdirect hire sa accenture for same position? sana may sumagot....

pacman28

Nov 14, 2008, 12:26 AM

ok magwork dito specially if you're on the solutions workforce. pede ka maonshore and ang salary mo lalaki depende sa country kung san ka mapupunta.

diwata123

Nov 14, 2008, 08:17 AM

^^^ilan lang ba ang nao-onshore sa accenture? 1/500?
saka kapag more than 6 mos ang onshore... sabi ng friend ko, malaki nga ang sweldo pero bahala ka sa buhay mo maghanap ng bahay mo.

well, the recent heartless and illogical lay-offs, bond, pati na ang mataas na attrition rate noon at ngayon can speak for the company's beauty.

council

Nov 14, 2008, 07:38 PM

^^^ilan lang ba ang nao-onshore sa accenture? 1/500?

You expect everyone to go onshore?

saka kapag more than 6 mos ang onshore... sabi ng friend ko, malaki nga ang sweldo pero bahala ka sa buhay mo maghanap ng bahay mo.

that's always the employee's responsibility, kahit saang bansa unless onsite worker ka like sa mga oil refineries in Saudi which provide quarters.

diwata123

Nov 15, 2008, 05:50 PM

^^^
the probability of getting onshore is very low. that is not something to look forward in this kind of company.

may bond pa. e don't apply to companies with bond na nga e.
as in, it's useless... sayang ang talent.

diwata123

Nov 15, 2008, 05:55 PM

paging other HR reps, please help council in defending ACN.
kung hindi, baka matanggal sya sa work... di ma-kontrol ang negative comments about ACN e...

council

Nov 15, 2008, 08:10 PM

paging other HR reps, please help council in defending ACN.
kung hindi, baka matanggal sya sa work... di ma-kontrol ang negative comments about ACN e...

WTF are you talking about, Fairy? You must have missed the point somewhere. I speak about so-called bonds and stuff in a general term, not necessarily referring only to ACN.

I do not need to defend ACN. I don't even know what ACN means.

I'm only concerned about your issue about so-called bonds and attrition rates you kept ranting about in another thread and here.

Bagwell

Nov 16, 2008, 09:57 AM

Hehe ms.Fairy mukhang newby ka dito sa PEX kasi namisinterpret mo si council. Easy ka lang :D

diwata123

Nov 16, 2008, 12:10 PM

^^^
ahihihi... natwa naman ako sa mga hina-high blood dito.
sa ibang bansa ba nagba-bond din mga companies?

Bagwell

Nov 16, 2008, 12:22 PM

Hehe, natatawa sila sayo lalo , joke kaibigan :D
Yes sir, bond is everywhere. Kahit yun mga tipong nag agency here phil. paabroad, they have to sign a contract bond/agreement. Dapat lang naman ang bond eh, para equal pareho sa employer and employee.

O relax ka lang ah, sige ka marami hihirit sayo dito = )

diwata123

Nov 16, 2008, 01:12 PM

siguro nagba-bond lang yung mga company na nalulugi na... ewan ko lang ha.
basta yung mga may bond, wag ng applyan.
sayang lanmg ang talent nila jan sa mga walang kwentang companies na nagba-bond pa.

JustBrowsing

Nov 16, 2008, 02:24 PM

^^ I agree that you are generalizing the concept of "bonds". Fresh grad ka pa ba? There are valid reasons to bond an employee (investing in his training, travel, etc that cost real $$$) and naturally they expect something in return (ano ka swerte?).

Just come to think of it, if you're investing in something, you expect ROI (return of investment), in this case, in terms of service rendered by the bonded employee. What I would suggest is for people to choose which is worth being bonded for, example is training abroad, certifications etc kung walang kapalit ang pagkakabond mo then that's the only time I will say "don't waste your time, look elsewhere".

bytes_girl

Nov 17, 2008, 09:04 PM

siguro nagba-bond lang yung mga company na nalulugi na... ewan ko lang ha.
basta yung mga may bond, wag ng applyan.
sayang lanmg ang talent nila jan sa mga walang kwentang companies na nagba-bond pa.

yeah, ewan mo lang talaga, kasi you dont know what you are saying.... you are so narrow minded, you don't even rationalize why company have bonds and what are the types of bonds... and laki talaga ng galit mo sa company na ito, sa lahat ng thread ng accenture, you have a comment.... but then the statement is one and the same thing, have you heard about 'commitment bond'? iisa lang ata ang alam mong bond eh, yun pinirmahan mo sa accenture, hahaha, even Microsoft, and Macintosh have this bond, Oracle and Sun as well, ngayon masasabi mo ba na ang mga company na ito eh walang kuwenta? Ika nga ni council...'you generalize too much' Buco juice gusto mo? :rotflmao: