Hi,First off, thanks all for the helpful info on this site.I have a few questions I was hoping could be answered. I have a level 7 Manager offer from Accenture (London), is this equivalent to the M1 level I have seen mentioned here?My start date is mid October, the internal recruiter mentioned this is due to a number of new joiners starting in September, is it normal for Accenture to push the start date out?How long does the internal on-boarding team usually take to complete checks, references etc and confirm the start date?Lastly, does anyone know what the current pipeline looks like for SAP, mobile, digital projects? I did see that Accenture won the West Midlands Police project.Cheers

Firstly, M1 is equivalent to a level 7 Manager. M = manager and 1 = number of years at that level. I'm assuming the start date will correlate with the project you're going to be working on. . In terms of on boarding? How long's a piece of string? If your Manager is going to push HR then it could be a few weeks, if not longer. I would guess that it will be completed by October if that's when your start date is. In terms of pipeline, I'm not going to answer that on a public forum.

Thanks for the info Frio, much appreciated.

Hi there,Accenture definitely correlate's start date with the project, but in addition to this, they have a specified amount of people they're able to onboard during their scheduled orientation days. So once those are filled, it's common that you have to wait for the next orientation date with your particular group, usually either every 2 weeks or once a month depending on the growth targets for the group.Congrats on your new role!

What is the salary offered to you at Level 7? and which business unit your role falls in?Wanted to get a view on latest salary range so that I can prepare for my ask accordingly at the HR round later next week..

Any news - the governor?

Didn't you like my answer on the other thread?

You did not answer the on boarding process time?

[quote]You did not answer the on boarding process time?[/quote]#2 and #4 in this thread. You can take a horse to water.....

TheGovernor - have you been confirmed the actual start date?

Thanks Mcguy, im looking forwarding to starting and wondering what project i'll be placed on.@superrocks1 and highlander, i don't have a confirmed start date yet. Tentative start date is based on the offer i signed.After checking with the on-boarding team a few times they are busy with my checks now. Apparently they have at least two start dates this month so they are quite busy.Is anyone going to the networking event next week?

is anyone allowed to go to iti would like to go to it

thanks TheGovernor.Have you resigned with your current employer? or are you waiting for the start date confirmation?

Should be plenty of freeeeee drinks.I'm sure you could sneak in and lord it over the new joiners declaring yourself as a "Partner", just not an Accenture one...!

hehe i can understand how the younger people might be a bit scared of the partners but they shouldn't be, what they need to remember is that the partners depend on the young people for the success of the firm and those young people will grow older and more experienced and are the future of the firm

TheGovernor - BTW what is this networking event? and where & when?Appreciate if you let me know with the conditional offer from ACN - did you resign and serving your notice period? Or are you planning to resign post confirmation of actual start date?

I'm independent so have more flexibility :-)highlander , what is your start date?

20th nov provisional start date.TheGovernor, What did you say - you've already resigned and serving notice period on conditional offer from ACN?

TheGovernor - In what salary range you're offered a level 7 position in accenture?

That's still a while to go. From my experience they wont do your pre-employment checks for at least a month. Have you tried checking with your internal recruiter what the status is?You'll receive an email about a month before you start regarding the drinks/networking evening.@superrocks1 Ask for what you feel you are worth.

thanks TheGovernor. I checked with the onboarding team and they said we are in process of it. I definitely know they are not as none of my referee hasn't heard anything from them. So bit of a sad situation for me!(I have not got any invite yet but like you said may get next month)Have they confirmed your start date or do you know your referee have been approached yet?

@Superrocks - I must have answered the Manager salary range question previously. Trust me it's accurate - I am currently a Manager (M3) at Accenture!

The governor - keep me posted when you hear your actual start date? This way I'll know roughly how much time they will take in my case, looking forward to your response.

agentsmith - I asked ACN my expectations = Level 7 M1 - 85K base + benefits (car allowance + bonus) - sounds right?

For M1 the base at least £10-15K too optimistic.I'd say no chance as a M1 even if there is some sort of hot skills bonus.

[quote]For M1 the base at least £10-15K too optimistic.I'd say no chance as a M1 even if there is some sort of hot skills bonus.[/quote]Indeed - isn't 85k base senior manager?

guys - i've already shot the bullet, can't take it back :)When I hear back from ACN I will let you know.

theGovernor - any news from ACN on your start date?

Nope, no news yet. I know my referees have been contacted though.

[quote]agentsmith - I asked ACN my expectations = Level 7 M1 - 85K base + benefits (car allowance + bonus) - sounds right?[/quote]Kudos if you get anywhere near that. We certainly can't accuse you of going in low.Accenture also has a pretty decent share and pension schemes that you shouldn't ignore...plus other bits and bobs (50% of your gym membership paid up to £60 - so they pay £30/month)

TheGovernor - do you know when were your referee(s) contacted?Just trying to work out the lead time here!

highlander, they were contacted today.

TheGovernor - any news on start date?In which capacity are you joining ACN - financial, consulting, technology, outsourcing, digital interactive??

TheGovernor - any news from ACN?

highlander, no news yet. I'll update this thread when I know.I'd be interested to know if superrocks1 got what he asked for?

TheGovernor - thanks but you did not tell which business unit are you joining? Accused has been behaving naughty :)True I'm also waiting for superrocks response?

@Superrocks; the suspense is killing us.I think you've ruled yourself out of a manager slot, and the likelihood of getting a SM role from a M interview is lower as the would generally have a more junior person interviewing. Probability of getting an offer or accepting their offer is around 0.20Verdict = emptied your gun too soon.

highlander, start date confirmed verbally. Waiting for the email. Looking forward to starting this month.

[quote]highlander, start date confirmed verbally. Waiting for the email. Looking forward to starting this month.[/quote]What happened with the salary?

I got what I asked for :)

[quote]I got what I asked for :)[/quote]M1 85k base? Geez...

85k as an M1?! Bloody hell, I'm several years past M1 and clearly seriously underpaid. Well negotiated if so...!

I'm not sure what the incentive to get SM is if you've actually managed to get that for manager!

50 grand pay rise maybe? ;)

[quote][quote]I got what I asked for :)[/quote]M1 85k base? Geez...[/quote]Looks like you're confusing me with superrocks1, he asked for 85k base.

LolKeep up gentlemen (/ladies?)! Still waiting for superrocks1 update

TheGovernor - If you have already joined ACN , do share your early days experience with us?If not, have you been given the start date?Looking forward to your response.

TheGovernor - any news???Seems like you got some busy early days in ACN..

Nope, haven't started yet. Still waiting for orientation /reporting instructions from onboarding.

Do you know what ACN provides in the orientation program for example: Company Laptop, Company Mobile Phone etc?

[quote]Do you know what ACN provides in the orientation program for example: Company Laptop, Company Mobile Phone etc?[/quote]Laptop, headset, etc - yes. Phone needs to be applied for with manager approval and if you want anything more than a basic device someone needs to agree to take some cost on their charge code (i.e your project)

If you are a manager then does it still apply?What do you get as a manager (level 7) except challenging client/project/BAU logistics?

[quote]If you are a manager then does it still apply?What do you get as a manager (level 7) except challenging client/project/BAU logistics?[/quote]You can approve it yourself :) But you'll still need someone to pick up the tab if you want an iPhone or similar.Managers used to get lots of extra benefits until a couple of years back when the higher hotel limits, business class flights, etc were all moved to the senior manager grade.Now all you get is your own flat if you get an apartment out of town and entitlement to company bonus as an "extra" over the levels below. It used to be when you joined as a manager you were an "executive" and the company treated you as such but those days are long gone now.