In Search Of A Career In Tech? These Accenture Employees Have A Few Things To Tell You

To be a leader in global professional services, you’ve got to be a leader in technology, too. That’s why every day, Accenture’s dynamic tech team contributes to projects that improve the way the world works and lives. They’re always thinking one step ahead to make the biggest possible impact for clients in over 120 countries.

These four recent grads and current Accenture employees share a few reasons why you should join them in making a global impact.

1. You’ll work with clients and company leaders from the start.

Jay Jung is a Business and Integration Analyst and a 2017 grad. His role includes gathering business requirements and interviewing stakeholders for a communications, media, and technology client. “I’m getting client-facing experience and interacting with leads of different teams so we can solve problems together,” he says. That hands-on experience and ability to make a real impact can be invaluable when you’re just starting out.

2. Your contributions have the potential to change entire industries.

We asked Sophie Akbasli, a Tech Architecture Analyst, what her job means to her. She told us: “To me, working in technology means paving the way for the future. It’s an ever-present and ever-changing industry and I feel like my work contributes to disruption.” Sophie and her coworkers aren’t just focused on meeting the current needs of their clients—they’re also proactively working to anticipate client needs for the future.

3. You’ll be challenged before you even start your first project.

The projects you’re assigned to will be challenging and rewarding for sure, but the rewarding work starts long before you get your first assignment. China Taylor, a Tech Architecture Analyst, told us that Accenture’s new employee training gave her a glimpse of what she’d be able to accomplish. “My team and I worked on designing and prototyping a news application during the first week of our training,” she says. “We only had three days to create our user stories and requirements, design, test, and prototype our applications.” For China, the deadline and unfamiliar material was no match for the teamwork and collaboration that allowed them to complete the project.

4. The Accenture Employee Network is amazing.

Every team member we talked to emphasized the power of the Accenture employee network—and how easy it is to build lasting connections that stick with you throughout your career. As Emily Yachinich, a Technology Architecture Analyst, explained, “Everyone at Accenture supports one another and helps them do their best possible work. If you show up eager to learn and grow, you’ll find plenty of employees willing to share advice or point you towards a certification that’ll help you advance in your career.”

So there you have it. Inspired by what you’ve heard from these four Accenture employees? Accenture is hiring, so check out open positions on WayUp!