Hi, I have an Accenture Assessment centre on Thursday, any tips/ anyone been through this recently? (Dublin)
Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
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
