What Type Of Person Thrives In The Consulting Industry According To A Senior Associate At Give Better Group
Chloe, a Senior Associate at Give Better Group, highlights adaptability as key to success, stating that those who "wear a lot of hats and are willing to learn new skills" thrive. The ability to embrace new tasks and maintain "authenticity" alongside "good self-care" is crucial for navigating the demands of the industry, even when faced with requests outside of initial job descriptions.
Adaptable, Resourceful, Problem-solving, Resilient, Self-aware
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Chloe Vieira
Senior Associate
Give Better Group
California Lutheran University, 2013
UCLA Anderson Fully-Employed MBA program, MBA 2018
Communications
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in this industry are adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
2. It's important to be able to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
3. Good self-care is essential to avoid burnout in this fast-paced environment.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
It's a big cliché, but I think people who can wear many hats and are willing to learn new skills do well, not only in the nonprofit sector but also in consulting. In consulting, you really have to jump from task to task and be okay with learning new software or making something you've never made before in Excel.
To do that without burning out, you have to be authentic and practice good self-care. You'll be asked to do things you might question, but the answer is yes, and you'll have to figure it out. That's what I think.