Negotiating a move to Saudi Arabia with a Accenture Song (creative arm of Accenture), are housing and transport allowances a given?, or is this something I need to negotiate as well?, or are they not even a thing in all industries

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consulting firms don’t tend to flex comp based on allowance. you get a fixed cash amount and spend it how you want. Govt entities will break it out

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Depends on YOE. I would say it’s a great for most people except if ur like top tier consultant with 10+ years of experience then it’s okay.

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How did you get the interview? Did you apply online or have a connection of some sort?

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Worked at Droga5 for many years before Accenture acquired it

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Hi director! Very interested in Accenture Song in Riyadh. May I dm you?

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Hi there, sorry to hijack your post. I am looking for Experience designer role at Accenture Song Dubai. Would like to know your thoughts on the workplace here and if they are hiring

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Honestly not sure how to guide you since I will work with the NY office managing a new client in Saudi so no insights on the Dubai folks

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