What Type of Person Thrives in the Consulting Industry, According to a Senior Associate at Riveron
Riveron's Senior Associate, Hunter, identifies high-achievers in the industry as energetic individuals who excel at communication, both internally and externally with clients. Success hinges on a deep client understanding, achieving "a 'we' mentality" where individuals become deeply invested in the client's success to better advise and solve problems.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Technical Skills, Client Relationship Building
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hunter Haas
Senior Associate
Riveron
University of Texas at Austin; 2016 and 2017
University of Texas at Austin; UCLA Anderson
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Energetic and collaborative individuals who enjoy working with others thrive in this industry.
2. Excellent communication skills, both internally within the team and externally with clients, are essential.
3. A deep understanding of the client's business and a willingness to immerse oneself in their challenges is key to success. This involves more than just technical skills; it requires building a collaborative, 'we're in this together' mentality.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
When I look back at my best co-workers, those who typically thrive are people who don't like to work in a silo. They are energetic and enjoy working with others.
These individuals are good at both internal and external communication. They know how to present themselves and communicate effectively with clients.
From a technical standpoint, you certainly need to be sound. You need to know how to use tools like Excel and PowerPoint.
However, those who truly thrive and are considered high achievers are those who really immerse themselves in a problem. They familiarize themselves with the client to the point where it's not "I'm speaking at the client," but rather, "I'm on this team, I'm on this company."
They want to be an advisor, and it's that next level of "I'm in this with you." It's a "we" mentality. This allows them to better address problems because they've anchored themselves to the client and their company.