EY-Parthenon vs Accenture

Hey,

I have provided a lot of insights on Accenture previosuly. Have a look at below threads.

Make a choice based on the firm & role which is a better fit with your career aspirations, values and risk profile. Choices are never perfect as with every other event in life. So remove that pressure.

• https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/possibility-of-movement-from-accenture-to-mbbtier-2-8915
• https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-does-accenture-strategy-compare-against-t2big4-regarding-compensation-and-exit-opportunities-in-germany-8920
• https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/deloitte-consulting-vs-accenture-strategy-consulting-in-europe-9885
• https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-makes-accenture-strategy-stand-out-besides-the-ability-to-be-involved-in-an-end-to-end-solution-for-the-client-9418
• https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/accenture-strategy-consulting-9886

Congrats and all the best choosing.

Hi there,

I would consider the following:

1. Where do you want to be in 5-10 years? Based on that, look for how many alumni are more present in that field. It is not relevant that Accenture has more Alumni, if they are not related to what you really want to do in your life.
2. If you consider the average consultant/partner you talked to in each company, which one would you rather be? Quoting Jim Rohn, you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. And you will spend a lot of time with your colleagues in the next years. Be sure you chose a company where people are close to the person you want to become.
3. What is your gut feeling telling you? Our gut feeling is able to catch elements we cannot rationalize. You may “feel” a company is better, but don’t know exactly why. Don’t base your decision on that only, but dig deeper on why you feel that way.

If you want to do extra due diligence, contact Alumni (not current consultants) that worked ideally for both. You will learn more in a 30min call with them than with any online research you may do.

Best,

Francesco

Hi there,

While Accenture is probably objectively a bit better, I get a strong sense that you are really drawn to EYP.

Don't let me put words/thoughts in your head, but, based on what you've written, you clearly want EYP. You're attracted to their offer, like their growth, appreciate their work-life balance and think you'd fit well in their culture...what more could you ask for!

Go with your gut here on where you will fit best!

Personally, I d go for Accenture. Their reputation and overall profile seems to be slightly more attractive (at least to me). I have seen more ex-Accenture people in my MBA, at Bain, and also in IB.