College Experiences That Helped a Strategy and Management Consulting Principal at RSM Succeed
Graduate school highlighted for Jake the critical importance of networking, starting with making connections with peers in the MBA cohort and broader community, to gain diverse perspectives from outside an individual's typical "lane" and "bubble." RSM's Principal of Strategy & Management Consulting notes that understanding what else is out there and gaining perspectives from others is "really, really important" for career success.
Networking, Diverse Perspectives, Peer Learning, Relationship Building, Community Engagement
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Jake Winquist
Principal, Strategy & Management Consulting
RSM US LLP
College of Charleston
Boston University - MBA
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. The importance of networking was made very clear in grad school.
2. Making connections with others outside of your industry and company is important.
3. Gaining different perspectives from different areas is really important.
Transcript
What did you do in graduate school that set you up for success in your career?
That's a good question. Grad school really made the importance of networking very clear to me. It started with my peers in my MBA cohort and the broader MBA community.
They demonstrated the importance of making connections with others outside of your industry, company, or comfort zone. This showed me how valuable it is to get different perspectives from different areas.
It's easy to stay in your lane and bubble, but understanding what else is out there and gaining perspectives from others is really important.