I have a question for Accenture fish. I recently got an offer for the Consulting Development Program (CDP) and an offer for another consulting organization. Would it be worth it to negotiate starting salary? Starting at Accenture is 87k and the other offer pays more but I really want to be at Accenture. Any insight or advice would be much appreciated!

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Depends how much more, and what the other firm is. Your leverage in entry positions is not as experienced hires. Accenture is a great place to start a career, gain experience and cash out 3-4 yrs with a good exit. My advice would be to take Accenture if it's not more than ~15% and not Deloitte.

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Accenture I a great place to provide you the foundation of your career. You will learn a lot here. Along with learning Accenture provides good perks and benefits.

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Definitely Accenture CDP. One of the top programs out there for new joiners. I was also between offers and Accenture won out all things considered!

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I started out at another firm and moved to ACN as a C, and from my perspective the CDP program is much better structured and organized than what I went through

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CDP doesn’t negotiate. However there are many tangible and intangible benefits you can make work for you (I.e., certificates, Northwestern Kellogg classes, networking, etc.). Make a pros and cons list of each. If money is the bigger factor, I think you have your answer.

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Need more info really. What’s the other company and offer? CDP should raise you up quickly.

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Please go to the other firm

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It’s so toxic here and all the analysts I know in CDP are trying to leave ASAP

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Just wrapped up my first year in CDP, I really like it here and feel like it’s a great first job. Not a forever role but as someone who didn’t know what exactly what I wanted to do I like the opportunities I’ve had and most of the people I work with I really like

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Accenture is a great place for early career! But they won't negotiate entry level (I did try when I got my offer)

If the other offer is less of a brand name, skip. If a better brand, why do you prefer ACN?

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