What I wish I knew before I became a management consultant (consulting reality)
Being a consultant and working in consulting is very different to what I thought it would be. What is the reality of working in consulting and what did I wish I knew before I joined management consulting?
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Number 1
02:22 Number 2
03:51 Number 3
04:58 Number 4
06:18 Number 5
07:17 Number 6
09:54 Number 7
🙋WHO AM I?
I'm Kajol, a Big 4 Senior Manager working in London, UK. In my spare time, I post content to do with career and life. My aim is to help you have more happier and successful work lives.
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👩💻 MY APPROACH TO CONTENT CREATION
All videos are based on my four years of experience working in consulting. Topics where I've had no real life experience is based on research and 1-1 interviews with consultants who have the relevant knowledge.
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6 months in and I still literally didn’t know half of this 😅 such an insightful video as always, thanks Kajol!
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much Claire ❤❤❤
I am your regular viewer and I really like this video particularly the editing part looks more professional and pleasing. Cheers ✌️
Great video! Thanks for answering some of my questions!!
Great to stumble across your video, really enjoyed the content ! keep it up
Great insights and I have learned a lot from your consulting videos. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
No thank you!!
being given every green light possible to not move... i feel ya 😭 these were so helpful Kajol especially from someone at your stage!
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Devs 💙
One of your most useful videos (for me). Really appreciate the honest insight Kajol. I didn’t expect the drinking culture. The thought of having 8 hash browns for breakfast is so ratchet but I’m now craving it 🤣
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
8 hash browns is life
I'm currently preparing my resume and interview questions and stuff to break into consulting from marketing so that later I can move onto environment and energy based projects. Thanks for all these videos, gives me a sneak peek into the industry. That face from 2:19 to 2:20 of the sudden realisation that you're an alcoholic has meme potential. Also, this video reaffirms my beliefs that I should give consulting a try since I already am a high functioning alcoholic.
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao god i hope no one creates a meme from it hahahha
Im joining deloitte SEA in June. Thanks for this video!! Very helpful!!
Your contents are awesome and energetic. Cheers for the insights.
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime
I’m about to start next month! This video was super helpful, I’m really nervous
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Don't be nervous! Enjoy it :) lemme know if I can help
Amazing video and channel. Is it possible for you to talk about maybe alternative careers where u learn as many core skills as a consultant? Or what you would have done instead of consulting knowing all you know about industries in general now.
As a relatively new consultant this video was SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you!
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tanvi 💙💙💙💙💙
Please talk about life science / Health care consultant
Hi Kajol. I've had my 2nd interview for one of the big4s and feedback I received said they think Iam more senior than the position I applied for and Im in for 3rd round . This would assess my MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS and LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS. What kinda behavioral questions should I expect for these areas . Thanks
Hi Kajol, thanks for videos, really helpful for me to understand more about the Consulting lifestyle. Before Covid, on average how many days per week did you go to the client site/office? I heard from a friend that he goes in 4 days a week and on the 5th day he works at his company office, but not sure how common that experience is.
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
That experience is super common - I used to go into the office or client site 4 days a week and one day work from home :)
@nickwaterson3744
2 жыл бұрын
@@KajolPhadnis , thanks. On those 4 days, were you mostly at the client site or your company office? Understand this varies across projects, but what has been your experience on most of your projects? And for an average week, what's the typical number of hours you're expected to work for? (Projects and side of desk training/company related activities)
If you're old, then I'm a *fossil* . Great information Kajol!
Regarding your no 1 (socials): How does Covid affect this point?
Do they make you study for any professional exams as management consultant ? If you have a preference for an industry can you specify on application form or ask a few years down the line if you get in ?
Hi Kajol! Can you show us your video recording setup?
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
Actually just moved house so my video setup is gonna change many times before I get my room all done haha - no furniture in the house 😅
@ulhasmhadase3025
2 жыл бұрын
@@KajolPhadnis Learning lot of things from your videos. Keep up the good work!! Soon joining Deloitte Mumbai.
How's the work life balance for a consultant?
Any advise for junior consultant ?
Her name is Kajol not Kayjhoul!
I have to admit I was having a pint while watching this 😂😂😂
Oddly relaxing to watch after working 13 hours straight
Drinking culture... Is maybe the British pub culture another key driver behind it? Agree with you on most points, I just still think we are super(wo)men!! 😃👍
@KajolPhadnis
2 жыл бұрын
yeah I mentioned that it was the British culture in the video :)
@YOUinConsulting
2 жыл бұрын
Oh sorry, then I missed that. Probably too drunk to notice!! :-D
Hi I want to apply for Associates role at Deloitte....pls explain the process?
10-12 hours :/ that should be illegal
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