FAQs

A: TL;DR: Join clubs—especially national ones!

One of the best moves I made as an undergrad was joining national organizations that aligned with my identity and interests. I was accepted into Out for Undergrad (O4U), a phenomenal program for LGBTQ+ students. Accenture happened to be a sponsor.

When I applied for a role at Accenture, I made sure to list O4U on my resume. The person reviewing my application had also been part of O4U back in college. They called me the day after I submitted my resume, chatted with me for about five minutes, and then moved me forward to the next round.

Moral of the story: Your affiliations matter. Shared experiences open doors. Be intentional about where you spend your time—and make sure it shows up on your resume.

A: Your best shot is through the internship pipeline.

In recent years, Accenture has hired the vast majority of its entry-level analysts from its intern class. That means if you’re aiming for a full-time offer, your best move is to apply for the summer internship during your sophomore or junior year.

The internship is competitive, so put energy into building a strong resume, getting involved in meaningful organizations, and making your application stand out. If you land the internship and perform well, you’ll be in a great position to return as a full-time analyst after graduation.

A: Applications typically open in late summer or early fall.

For the Summer 2026 internship program, Accenture is expected to open applications around late August to early September 2025. This timeline aligns with previous years and is consistent with industry expectations.

Pro Tip: Accenture often reviews applications on a rolling basis, so submitting your application early can increase your chances of consideration. To stand out, show as much leadership as possible on your resume!

A: The variety—and the impact.

One of the best things about consulting is the chance to try out different roles across a wide range of industries. I love solving interesting problems, and consulting constantly gives me new ones to tackle. As you grow in the field, you also get more opportunities to be creative—not just executing, but designing solutions from the ground up.

What makes it even better? Knowing that your work helps companies that everyone recognizes run more smoothly. Sometimes you even influence how millions of people experience a product or service. That level of impact is incredibly rewarding.

A: You’re underpaid for the value you generate—and the hours can be intense.

Let’s be real: consulting firms charge clients a lot for your time, and you see only a fraction of that in your paycheck. You’re likely making less than half of what your client is paying for your work. Add in long hours—often more than traditional 9–5 jobs—and it can start to wear on you (you still are likely being paid more than the average person).

And while many project managers are great, sometimes you’ll end up with one who’s a little too obsessed with the job. That can create unrealistic expectations, especially if they assume everyone on the team lives to work.

That said, the experience and exposure can still be incredibly valuable—it just comes with tradeoffs.