College Experiences That Helped an Associate at McKinsey and Company Succeed
Jacqueline's approach to undergraduate success centered on hard work and aligning academic pursuits with personal strengths and interests, rather than rigidly following a predetermined career path. The McKinsey Associate emphasized enjoying the process, stating "have fun, um, and enjoy yourself," while maintaining a strong work ethic and focusing on "the things were good at."
Hard work, Career exploration, Self-awareness, Resilience, Adaptability
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Jacqueline Pageau
Associate
Mckinsey & Company
Queen's University
UCLA Anderson
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Energy & Utilities
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Work hard and try to do well in everything you do.
2. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to have the perfect career plan or path.
3. Know what you are good at and enjoy, and design your career around those things.
Transcript
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**College Ideas for Success**
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Ultimately, what I did was work really hard, as cliché as that might sound. I absolutely did not have a plan or a concrete path that I thought I had to stick to, but I did know what I was good at.
I knew what I enjoyed, and I designed my immediate career around those things. I continue to do that throughout my career, knowing that the things I enjoy and the things that I am good at will continue to evolve.
I have always been a really hard worker, and anything that I do, I try to do well. If there's one thing, it's that, and not putting too much pressure on myself to have the perfect career plan or career path. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Know what you're good at and work hard.
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