Accenture: An insider guide - Gymkhana

Typical Responsibilities
Duties vary depending on the project, but insiders tell
us that the first year typically involves the following
types of tasks:
• Mapping business processes
• Gathering and analyzing client data
• Developing design parameters for projects
• Designing computer modules
• Interviewing client management and employees
• Writing computer code and configuring software (IT)
• Preparing user-training materials
• Implementing recommended changes at client site
• Developing training models
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On the Job
Strategy
On the strategy side, Accenture hires a small number of undergrads into
business analyst positions. “People on strategy spend more time analyzing the
industry, competitive analysis, identifying trends, valuation, economics,” says
one insider. “Traditional consultants deal with processes from an operational
standpoint—how they run the business. That’s not to say sometimes the two
don’t bleed into one another.”
Here’s a list of typical day-to-day tasks:
• Develop key performance metrics
• Conduct industry research
• Facilitate the flow of work units through their teams
• Discuss specific issues with in-house experts
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