What Type Of Person Thrives In The Management Consulting Industry, According To A Principal At RSM US LLP
According to Jake, excelling in strategy and management consulting at RSM requires someone "a little quirky" who embraces change and flexibility, especially regarding travel and schedule. Thriving means being "okay with not having the consistency of your kind of typical nine to five desk job."
Adaptability, Flexibility, Change Management, Problem-Solving, Communication
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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. Thriving in this industry requires being comfortable with change and flexibility.
2. Successful individuals in this field are often 'quirky' or 'a little bit weird'.
3. The role involves an inconsistent schedule, with potential for frequent travel followed by periods with no travel.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in this industry, I think you have to be a little quirky. You may be a little bit weird, but more importantly, you have to be okay with a lot of change.
You have to be okay with some level of ebb and flow of how busy you are or flexibility in your schedule. You may travel every week for two months and then not travel for a month.
You have to be okay with not having the consistency of a typical nine-to-five desk job. I personally thrive in that, and I know a lot of people on my team do.