Consulting Analysts Blog

Surprising advice: Your 'final' year

Dolan, Siobhan — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:08:00 GMT

One aspect of working at Accenture that I truly enjoy is the seemingly endless network of brilliant and fascinating individuals which I am able to interact with each and every day. A little while back, I had the unique opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with two Senior Executives where ... (More)

Humble Pie

Dolan, Siobhan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:51:00 GMT

Most people would probably agree that the consulting industry draws many highly intelligent individuals into its workforce. Consulting firms recruit sought-after graduates from some of the finest programs in the country, and the results of this effort are evident in their people. The awards and ac ... (More)

A Reflection - Past, Present and Future

Dolan, Siobhan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to my first blog entry! To get acquainted, I’ll start with a brief introduction. I am a Business Analyst based out of our Chicago office and have been with Accenture for about 18 months. I started full time after graduating from Notre Dame and am a diehard Fighting Irish fan. ... (More)

Top Ten List for Developing Yourself

Dolan, Siobhan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:48:00 GMT

Howdy Readers! It’s been a great run with Accenture over the last few years, but I have recently made the decision to explore other career opportunities, including graduate school. However, I most certainly had to provide one final contribution to Accenture’s Consulting Analyst Blog. It’s been a go ... (More)

Make Your Best Move!

Pleyto, Lenard A. — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

A fellow Management Consulting Development Program Business Analyst sent me this quote: “The Crown. Place it upon your head and you assume a different post--tranquil yet radiating assurance. Never show doubt, never lose your dignity beneath the crown, or it will not fit. It will seem to be des ... (More)

It all balances out

Alarma, John Paul S. — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Last year I rented an amazing apartment; it was spacious, filled with light, and had a fantastic kitchen. I was so proud of my beautiful home - I hung curtains and chose art for the walls (no more college posters!) I filled my bookshelves and purchased a large sofa - my first that wasn't a hand-me ... (More)

Sharing the capital

Candare, Ronalyn B. — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:20:00 GMT

My last project afforded me a new opportunity; for the first time, I would have direct reports. One of the key factors in demonstrating growth at Accenture is leadership, and I was thrilled to embrace the chance to lead. As I met my analysts, fresh out of college, I reflected on all the lessons – ... (More)

Are you on the bench?

Candare, Ronalyn B. — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Someone once stated, “learn to focus on one thing at a time to save time and get more done.” This person surely was not in consulting or working at Accenture. Nevertheless, I am going to take some time out to specifically focus on blogging. Since my last post, I have learned and experienced m ... (More)

New project reflections

Candare, Ronalyn B. — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:55:00 GMT

My latest project has taken me far from home - I am quite sure I could not be further without leaving the continental US – and the bitter winds of the North East coast have me shivering in my black pumps. Because of the great distance between work and family, compounded by my desire to avoid flyin ... (More)

Say It In Six

Candare, Ronalyn B. — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Howdy! It has been awhile since my last blog, but I have been busy diving into my new role and taking advantage of all the after-work networking events. While they aren’t required, they can definitely expose you to key people at the firm and grow your networking skills. I have been a ... (More)