I was recently hired at Accenture in the Netherlands in technology consultancy. I was hired at level 11 analyst with 12 months at this level. How much time will it take me to get my first promotion to consultant?

At Accenture, the promotion timeline can vary based on several factors, including performance, business needs, and the specific career path you are on. Here are some general guidelines that might help you estimate the time to your first promotion:

Typical Promotion Cycles

Accenture's promotion cycles generally occur in March, June, and December, with December being the most significant cycle for promotions15.

Career Level Progression

Typically, an Analyst (Level 11) at Accenture spends around 2-3 years at this level before being considered for a promotion to Consultant (Level 9)5.

Performance-Based Promotions

Accenture operates on a meritocracy, meaning promotions are more performance-based than seniority-based. Your progress will depend on your performance, the feedback from your managers, and the representation you receive during the "laddering" sessions5.

Given that you have been hired at Level 11 (Analyst) and assuming you perform well and meet the necessary criteria, here is a rough estimate:

• You will likely spend around 2-3 years at the Analyst level before being eligible for a promotion to Consultant.
• Your first promotion could potentially happen during one of the major promotion cycles (March, June, or December), provided you meet the performance and other necessary criteria.

Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that it could take you approximately 2-3 years to get your first promotion to Consultant, assuming consistent strong performance and alignment with Accenture's promotion cycles.