Why Accenture?

Why would you want to work for Accenture? Here are just a few of the reasons:

• Bright and inspiring people from different backgrounds and experiences.
• Continuous learning through in-depth training and on-going skills development.
• Challenging projects working with Fortune 100 companies to implement innovative solutions.
• Emphasis on work-life balance through flexible workstyles.

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The main reason people choose a career at Accenture is because of the work we do. With more than 152,000 people in 49 countries and many of the world’s leading companies as our clients—including 91 of the Fortune Global 100, two-thirds of the Fortune Global 500 and government agencies around the world—every project we undertake is helping shape the future of business, government and society.

Another reason to join Accenture is because our people enjoy working here. Join Accenture and you will work in a dynamic environment, teaming with motivated people that make ideas happen. We have an extremely diverse workforce, but are united by a common culture. We promote an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where people use teamwork, respect and trust to achieve goals.

You’ll find the flexibility that helps you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. And you’ll have access to a renowned training program throughout your career to support your career development and stay at the top of your game. We offer approximately 80 percent more training hours than our competitors—in 2006 alone we invested nearly $700 million in training and provided an average of 75 hours of training per person.

Being a good corporate citizen is at the heart of everything we do. In addition to our business decisions being grounded in principles of good corporate citizenship, we encourage all of our people to make a positive impact on the world around them. In the community, our people mentor students, raise funds, help organize events and do all they can to maximize the success of volunteer service projects. Others engage in pro bono projects with Accenture’s nonprofit partners, bringing industry, business process and technology skills to help these organizations grow, adapt and work through times of crisis.

With over 4,700 employees in Canada, we bring together the unique experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce to help clients become high-performance businesses. In other words, we help them become more successful in every part of their business, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. This includes helping them identify and enter new markets, increase revenues in existing markets, and deliver their products and services more effectively and efficiently.

The sheer scale of our technology capabilities and client engagements differentiates what we do from most other companies. Many of our clients are global organizations, so we build systems that operate across several countries and even continents—creating the digital infrastructure of business today. We know better than most how to mobilize the right people, skills, alliances, and technologies to deliver innovation and results that create high-performance businesses.

Visit our website to learn more about Accenture in Canada and all of our career opportunities. www.accenture.ca/careers