Significant Career Lesson From a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG
Adita, a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG, identifies "going the extra mile" and demonstrating high initiative as crucial career lessons. This proactive approach, differentiating top performers by taking on more than "the regular job," significantly advanced Adita's career and, in their view, is applicable across various industries.
Initiative, Career Development, High Performance, Consulting, Responsibility
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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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. Going the extra mile and demonstrating initiative are key to career progression.
2. Top performers in consulting often do more than is expected of them.
3. Taking initiative and additional responsibility sets individuals apart in competitive fields like consulting.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
One lesson that has proven significant in my career is about going the extra mile in everything I do every day. I think it's related to taking initiative instead of just doing the regular job.
I can say that in my consulting firms, many of the top performers are those who do more compared to their peers. So, I learned that being a person with high initiative can lead to more significant career progress.
It also helps people build better careers. I think this is what easily differentiates one person from another. Typical people in consulting firms don't really take a lot of initiative because their regular job is already demanding.
They don't want to ask for more work from their managers. However, by being initiative and taking on more responsibility, people in consulting firms can become outstanding, regardless of the industry.