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Accenture M&A Strategy

Accenture Strategy Interview
New answer on Mar 08, 2022
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Anonymous A asked on Mar 07, 2022

Hi All, 

I have an upcoming Skills interview with Accenture M&A strategy team in London. I was wondering what kind of questions to expect?

Thanks in advance!

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Raquel
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replied on Mar 07, 2022
Bain | 100% personal interview success rate (5/5) in the USA and Latam| MBA at MIT| Personalized interview prep

First of all, Congrats! Accenture M&A Strategy is a great place to be!

In general Accenture interviews follow the PEI + case interview format. The main difference when applying to a practice-specific position is:

1) Be prepared to deep-dive in your experience in M&A Strategy
- Prepare stories that show your experience in M&A Strategy, and how these experiences can help you at Accenture
- Why do you like M&A Strategy

2) There is a greater chance that your interviewer is from M&A Strategy, hence there is a greater chance that your business case will be about this topic, but not necessarily 
- Prepare yourself for M&A Strategy cases, not only how to approach but recent trends can be a plus to connect with your interviews
- Prepare for non- M&A Strategy cases, many times the interviewer has shelf cases that do not practice-related and/or he believes test your skills better.

3) Think about what questions and topics you can bring in the interview to reinforce your commitment with the practice

-  Recent trends of M&A Strategy
-  M&A Strategy career specific questions

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Ian
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replied on Mar 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

Well, it might not be such a bad idea to brush up on your M&A Strategy knowledge ;)

Jokes aside, in general you need to be prepared for both the fit and the case portion of the interview.

In terms of the fit you need to be ready with your “3 Whys” (Article below) and your personal stories.

In terms of the case you need to be ready to solve any case types, BUT you should also make sure you understand M&A very well.

Here's an article to help with Fit: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

And here's some reading to help you with the Case:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

Good luck and I'm here if you need any further help!

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Adi
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replied on Mar 08, 2022
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Accenture's skills interview is very relaxed, conversion based. Dont become too formal or come across as too rehearsed. Go with the flow, talk about your experience (in M&A), skills, ambitions and ask good questions. They will most certainly want to know your background, industry experience and have clarity on where do you think you want to go. 

Prepare a good answer for “Why Accenture”.

All the best.

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