College Experiences That Helped A Senior Risk Consultant At KPMG Succeed
Adita, a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG, attributes career success to a strong academic foundation, stating that "the lessons learned during undergrad were applicable to [their] jobs as a consultant". Equally important was active participation in clubs and organizations, where leadership and teamwork skills were developed—skills Adita considers "needed in consulting jobs, but also in any kind of industry".
Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Academic Excellence, Extracurricular Activities
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Adita Farahiyah
Senior Risk Consultant
KPMG
Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia & 2019
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
International Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Strong academic performance in relevant coursework is valuable.
2. Active participation in clubs and organizations, including leadership roles, builds crucial skills.
3. Leadership and teamwork skills are essential not just in consulting, but across various industries.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I definitely put a lot of effort into my coursework during undergrad. I knew and believed that one day those courses would be useful for my future career.
It turns out that the lessons I learned during undergrad were applicable to my job as a consultant. Besides academics, I was involved in several clubs and organizations.
I wasn't just a regular member; I also took on responsibilities as a division head. I think that really helped me build and improve my leadership and teamwork skills.
These skills are needed in consulting jobs, and I don't think they're only applicable to consulting but also to any industry. Someday at the workplace, I'll need to lead a team and work within one.
So, I think the work I did in undergrad and the non-academic activities I joined in college really helped me be successful in my career.