Favorite Parts Of Working In The Professional Services Industry As A Risk Consultant
Bobbie, a Risk Consultant, enjoys the professional services industry's dynamism and the broad applicability of its skills; the ability to develop "critical thinking" and "problem-solving" abilities, making the experience valuable for both career advancement within the industry and future career pivots.
Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Analysis, Business Acumen
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
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Bobbie Hutchinson
Risk Consultant
CFGI, LLC
UCLA 2018
N/A
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Consulting
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. The professional services industry offers broadly applicable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
2. Consulting roles provide opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge of various industries and business practices.
3. These skills and knowledge are transferable and valuable across multiple career paths and industries.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in the professional services industry?
In addition to how dynamic it is, which I touched on earlier, I really like how applicable the skills are. While professional services can sound general, you essentially become very good at critical thinking and problem-solving.
In professional services, you are very adaptable and gain a lot of knowledge about the business world and different industries you consult for. This knowledge can be applied later within professional services itself, or if you decide to pivot to a different industry or career path.
The minute details may not transfer, but the general idea of what you are doing is applicable and useful everywhere. Generally being good at problem-solving, analysis, and quickly and effectively figuring out how something works is something you can take anywhere. That's probably my favorite thing about being in professional services.