Favorite Parts Of Working In The Technology Industry As A Big 4 Consultant
As a Consultant at a Big 4 Consulting Firm, Jack enjoys being involved in multiple industries but especially the tech industry, which Jack has "geeked out on" since childhood; furthermore, Jack appreciates bringing their passion and expertise in BlackLine to the tech industry's "fail fast, and then grow" mentality. Being based in both Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, Jack has been able to bring the different subject matter expertise and tech passion to various industries.
Technology, Consulting, Accounting, Software, Career Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Jack Hirsch
Consultant
Big 4 Consulting Firm
Santa Clara University
Accounting
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Consulting
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Passion for Technology: The interviewee expresses a lifelong passion for technology, which has driven their career choices and made their work enjoyable.
2. Industry Diversity & Specialization: The interviewee works across multiple industries (technology, entertainment) and emphasizes the importance of subject matter expertise (e.g., BlackLine) in addressing industry-specific challenges.
3. Fail Fast Mentality: The interviewee appreciates the tech industry's 'fail fast' approach, which aligns with their own growth-oriented mindset.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your industry?
I'm part of several industries, but technically aligned with the technology industry. I've always been passionate about tech; I think I've geeked out on it since I was a little kid. It's cool to be able to work in it now.
I went to college in Silicon Valley, where I was really in deep. Now I'm in Los Angeles, which is more entertainment-based. It's interesting to bring my passion and expertise in tech into an area where I offer different subject matter expertise.
For instance, consider account reconciliations. You'll have different types for a tech company with no inventory, like a software company, than you would for a consumer products industry that is practically all inventory.
I like the tech industry. It's very much "fail fast, then grow," and I align with that mentality as well.