Favorite Parts Of Working In The Consulting Industry As A Manager
Lauren enjoys the constant change and new experiences that consulting provides, stating that it always feels like "you're getting a new job" due to ever-evolving projects and roles; they appreciate the opportunity to explore different areas, from national security to strategic communications and now policy and budget financing, by simply "saying yes to it all."
Career Development, Project Management, Communication, Adaptability, New Opportunities
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Lauren Elizabeth
Manager
Large Consulting Firm
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University - Master of Science in Business Analytics and Johns Hopkins University - Master of Public Health
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Consulting
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Variety of Experiences: Consulting offers continuous opportunities for new experiences through diverse projects and roles.
2. Career Growth: The industry provides avenues for promotions and career advancement.
3. Adaptability: The ability to adapt and embrace new opportunities is key to success in consulting.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
In consulting, the general answer is always feeling like you're getting a new job. Whether it's projects and promotions, your role and your work constantly change, so you're always getting new experiences.
I can speak from my own experience. I started this job in national security-focused projects. I was then the first employee for a startup for a year.
After that, I came back and was doing strategic communications work. Now, I've found myself in policy and budget financing, which I've really enjoyed and created a specialty in. Consulting always gives you new opportunities; it's just a matter of saying yes to them.