What a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Consulting Industry
Fahim, a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, wishes they had known the importance of advanced presentation skills, specifically "PowerPoint storytelling," before entering the consulting industry; the ability to tailor presentations to different clients, "some people like heavy information... some people like very clear graphics," is crucial for success in the field.
Communication, Presentation Skills, Consulting, PowerPoint, Storytelling
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Fahim Badal
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
UCLA
N//A
Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Finance
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. PowerPoint and presentation skills are crucial in consulting. Knowing how to present information concisely and effectively to different clients is key.
2. The ability to tailor presentations to the client's preferences (e.g., detailed slides vs. visual-focused slides) is a valuable skill.
3. Strong presentation skills are as important as the analytical work itself; consulting requires effectively narrating and presenting findings to clients
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
My presentation skills are something I wish I'd learned more about before I started. In the consulting industry, PowerPoint is essential.
You need to know how to present a deliverable concisely to a client. This concise approach can vary depending on the client.
Some clients prefer slides with a lot of information, while others like clear graphics with minimal text. They should be able to understand the main point quickly.
I wish I'd learned more about PowerPoint presentations and storytelling beforehand. It's a crucial skill in consulting because you must not only do the work but also effectively present it. It's difficult but definitely valuable.