Accenture Virtual Assessment Centre

Question

Hi, I have an Accenture Assessment centre on Thursday, any tips/ anyone been through this recently? (Dublin)

Answer 1

Hi Friend,

As you know, you will be very well observed and your behavior at all times matter. I consolidated this list of relevant tips, by phase of the Assessment, that can be a bit beyond the normal traditional tips that I believe you can find easily on google, hope it helps:

Group Exercises

Micro-observation: Bring quieter participants into the conversation to show leadership without dominating.
Strategic Agreeability: Agree with small points before presenting counterarguments to maintain collaboration.
Invisible Leadership: Encourage others and guide discussions subtly to display behind-the-scenes leadership. ("Jonny, you as a computer engineer, what do you think SaaS companies would think of this product feature?")

Virtual Reality Exercise

Pause Before Reacting: Take brief pauses when faced with challenges to display calmness and problem-solving.
Memory Anchors: Use mental cues to structure your thoughts and approach complex problems systematically.
Optimize Environment: Ensure your virtual setup is visually appealing and organized for a positive presence.

Case Study/Discussion

Clarifying Questions: Ask deep, insightful questions before jumping to solutions to show critical thinking (including asking to repeat any point, it can be a plus, believe me)
Quick Frameworks: Create simple frameworks on the spot to structure your problem-solving approach (have the basics in your head and just adjust them, use words from the problem)
Personal Stories: Share highly specific and relevant experiences to highlight your unique value (put your story in here)

Technical Assessments and Interviews

Mindful Self-Awareness: Adjust tone, pace, and formality to balance likability with professionalism.
Mental Checkpoints: Periodically assess your performance and adjust your behavior to stay balanced.
Body Language: Use subtle physical cues like nodding and hand gestures to appear more engaged in virtual settings.

Hope it helps.

Best,
Jose