Accenture reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(177,365 total reviews)
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61% positive business outlook

Accenture has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 177,365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Accenture employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gerenciamento e consultoria industry (3.5 stars).

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177K reviews
1.0
Jun 28, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

- Important and global clientes, making on the job learning very significant - Global company (even though I haven't personally interacted with international projects) - St. Charles: great opportunity to meet co-analysts and increase network

Cons

- Under paid if compare to market and to workload (underpaid means almost half of what the market offers for the same position) - Very little (or zero) work/life balance - No transparency regarding the promotion process. I have seen people being promoted without a clear performance on the superior level, even though the company says that in order to be promoted, one needs to be clearly performing on the next career level.

2.0
May 15, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to Big Clients - Work on large-scale projects for Fortune 500 companies, gaining early insight into enterprise-grade systems. Structured Training Programs - Access to formal training resources, certifications, and learning paths through Accenture’s learning portals. Global Brand on CV - Having Accenture on your resume boosts credibility, especially early in your career. Diverse Tech Stack - Opportunity to explore a wide range of technologies across different projects and industries. Networking Opportunities - Work with teams around the globe and build a professional network within the tech consulting world.

Cons

Heavy Workload - Long hours are common, especially when meeting client deadlines; often results in burnout among junior staff. Below-Average Salary - Entry-level pay is often significantly lower than tech industry standards, especially in high-cost areas. Limited Technical Depth - Projects can be focused more on delivery than on innovation, which may limit deep technical growth early on. Bureaucracy & Slow Advancement - Promotion and role changes can be slow, tied more to tenure and performance reviews than merit alone. High Attrition Rate - Many junior developers leave within 1–2 years due to workload, compensation, or pursuit of better technical roles. Inconsistent Project Quality - Experience varies wildly depending on project assignment—some are technically enriching, others are pure maintenance.

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