Pros: Great for getting a ton of experience using a variety of relevant technologies. Also great for moving around different industries to try different things out.

Cons: Really have to be your own advocate in the promotion process. In my experience, nobody is keeping tabs on your performance like in a traditional job. I've worked with individuals who shouldn't have gotten promoted, and they simply talked themselves up, whereas people who were deserving of promotion were overlooked because they couldn't market themselves in a great way.

Pros: People are helpful when you ask for help. They will throw you into the mix immediately so you can start gaining experience quickly. They have a prestigious client base. There is a nice office in San Francisco.

Cons: Consulting, so people is their business. Projects might be short-lived, and it is stressful finding more work, particularly in an economic downturn. You won't know the client until you start. It's hard to plan your commute and life around that. I faced a 2-hour plus commute in the Bay Area driving to my client site. It can be difficult to find work/life balance as a result. Hours can be all over the place, depending on your project. Often dealing with offshore teams in India or the Philippines, so meetings can be late night/early am. Your needs are second to the client's.

Pros: Good campus and people at Accenture.

Cons: Cons depend on the project that's assigned.