What Type of Person Thrives in the Consulting Industry, According to a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG
Adita, a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG, identifies a "high willingness to learn new things every day" as crucial for success in consulting, because the field constantly presents novel challenges. This continuous learning allows consultants to "keep up with the clients' expectation and to keep up with the changes in the industry," ultimately leveraging knowledge to effectively solve problems.
Problem-Solving, Communication, Learning, Resilience, Project Management
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Job Title
Company
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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. A passion for learning and a willingness to learn new things every day are crucial for success in consulting, as consultants face many new and unexpected challenges.
2. Consultants must be smart and capable of solving client problems effectively.
3. Continuous learning is essential for consultants to improve their project delivery and keep up with client expectations and industry changes.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who typically thrive in the consulting industry are those with a high willingness to learn new things every day. As a consultant, we may face many challenges and different situations.
Sometimes, we might not feel comfortable because these situations could be new to us, or something we've never learned before. This is why consultants should have a passion for learning and enjoy the learning experience.
Consultants will only thrive if they are eager to learn, keep up with client expectations, and adapt to industry changes. Definitely, we want consultants who are smart and capable of solving client problems.
I think it's really important for consultants to learn new things daily and have a passion for learning. Consultants should leverage their skills and knowledge to solve client issues. So, learning is essential, and consultants should remember they need to learn to improve their project delivery.