Favorite Parts Of Working In The Consulting Industry As A Consultant
As a young consultant with MBA aspirations, Lucca values the breadth of experience consulting offers, allowing for exploration of different industries and a deeper understanding of personal interests, stating that consulting sets one up well for graduate programs by understanding "where you might want to focus your efforts". Furthermore, Lucca enjoys the intellectually stimulating nature of consulting, where "no two problems are the same", requiring constant critical thinking and adaptation to different stakeholders.
Consulting, Breadth of Experience, Problem-Solving, Industry Exposure, Professional Development
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Lucca Polacci
Consultant
ADAPTOVATE
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Breadth of experience across different types of work and industries is valuable, especially for those considering an MBA.
2. Consulting allows for self-discovery by exposing individuals to various interests and helping them understand where they might want to focus their efforts.
3. Every problem is unique, requiring constant thinking and adaptation to different stakeholders and engagement strategies.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your industry?
As a younger professional in consulting who eventually wants to get their MBA, it's been super valuable for me to gain a breadth of experience. Whether it's different types of work or engaging in different industries, I really get to do a lot of different things. This allows me to learn more about myself and where my interests lie.
If I had gone into industry before consulting, I wouldn't have been able to get a broader understanding of where my interests lie. I think this sets you up really well for graduate programs, helping you understand where you might want to focus your efforts.
The second thing I enjoy most about being in the consulting industry is that no two problems are the same. You might be doing similar work across more than one case, but ultimately, the problems, stakeholders, and engagement are all different. You're always thinking, and I definitely love that about consulting.