What Type Of Person Thrives In The Consulting Industry, According To A Director, M&A Advisory At PricewaterhouseCoopers
According to David, a Director at PwC Advisory, those who thrive in M&A consulting are typically "hard workers" who are "very detail oriented" and "intellectually curious," with a genuine interest in a sector that fuels constant learning, enabling them to confidently engage with clients; moreover, successful consultants "aren’t afraid to raise their hand and...challenge themselves."
Hard Work, Detail-Oriented, Intellectual Curiosity, Industry Knowledge, Proactive
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David Samuel
Director, M&A Advisory
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC
New York University
University of San Diego, MScGL and MBA
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
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Video Highlights
1. Hard workers thrive in consulting.
2. Successful consultants are detail-oriented and intellectually curious.
3. Those who thrive have a genuine interest in their sector, staying informed through publications like the Wall Street Journal.
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
People who thrive in consulting tend to be hard workers. They are typically very detail-oriented and intellectually curious.
They also thrive in a sector when they have a genuine interest in it. These individuals are constantly reading publications like the Wall Street Journal or others related to their sector.
This allows them to speak the client's language when put in front of them, so they don't feel out of place or out of their depth. Dedicated individuals who aren't afraid to raise their hand and take on more or something new to challenge themselves also succeed.