Career Path of a Consulting Engagement Manager at a Big 4 Consulting Firm
Kelsey's career path wasn't initially planned, as "in undergrad I didn't intern," instead working part-time and then in a non-profit. This experience, however, inspired a pursuit of business school, leading to a pivotal internship at Deloitte Consulting and ultimately, a current role as an Engagement Manager at a Big 4 Consulting Firm.
Career Exploration, Networking, Business School, Consulting, Nonprofit Experience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kelsey Gorman
Engagement Manager, Consulting
Big 4 Consulting Firm
University of Colorado, Boulder (2009)
UCLA Anderson, MBA (2014)
Biology & Related Sciences
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Consulting
Video Highlights
1. Kelsey's non-traditional path into consulting: She didn't intern during undergrad, highlighting that a direct path isn't always necessary.
2. The impact of post-graduate work experience: Her non-profit role influenced her decision to pursue business school and a career in consulting.
3. The value of business school internships: Her internship at Delight Consulting during business school provided crucial experience and direction for her career path.
Transcript
Could you discuss your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Yeah, definitely. Actually, in undergrad, I didn't intern. I didn't know a lot about career paths or options.
I didn't think enough about it in undergrad, so I didn't intern. I worked here as a part-time job during undergrad and ended up working in a nonprofit afterward for an organization I had volunteered with. They offered me a position.
So, I kind of got lucky. That inspired me to go to business school. In business school, I learned more about career options and interned for Deloitte Consulting while I was at UCLA Anderson attending business school.