Meritocracy is an important part of our culture and your career development. We don’t move people up because we think they might have what it takes to fill the bigger job, but because they’re already performing at that level. We’ll also consider your contribution to the wider business through things such as recruitment and community events. It’s the same for everyone. Performance Management is conducted using the same tools and techniques around the world, but each time with an outcome personalized for the individual. Your own Career Counselor will make sure you’re given accurate and objective feedback, and in turn you can ask them for advice on any aspect of your career. We want you to develop quickly, and we’ll provide the support to help you get there. There is no fixed term for a career in consulting at Accenture. Some of our people move on with a highly marketable portfolio of skills to top-flight careers in industry and technology, while others stay to further their career with us. However long people stay with Accenture, we provide significant career development opportunities along the way. And whether they stay or leave, Accenture people are always considered part of the family. We invite those who leave the company to join our network of alumni, so we can always stay in touch.