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Anne McCarvill is a member of Accenture Ireland’s leadership team. She spoke to gradireland about Accenture’s graduate programme and where it can take graduates. She also provided us with some important advice for graduates interested in the programme

Since its grassroots beginnings in 1908, International Women’s Day (IWD) has paved the way for better working conditions, pay and voting rights for women. Today at Accenture, it marks not only a global celebration of advancement, but also an opportunity to make tangible commitments to the work that lies ahead: achieving a gender-balanced workforce by 2025, and an inclusive and diverse environment.

As organizations around the world race to embrace cloud transformation, there’s never been a better time for a career in infrastructure and cloud technology. But how do you go about building a cloud career?

I grew my technology career at Accenture, leaving in 2019 to pursue another opportunity. Then I came back. Why? Because of the people. I spent two years working with other organizations and I realized I missed the bonhomie—the camaraderie and friendly atmosphere of Accenture—so when the opportunity to rejoin arose, I jumped at the chance without a second thought.

Accenture is turning the spotlight on our women in tech. Our new research, in partnership with Girls Who Code, shows that having an inclusive culture is key to retaining and advancing women in tech roles, but many companies do not recognize its importance.