Favorite Parts Of Being An Associate Consultant At Mercer
Peter, an Associate Consultant at Mercer, thrives on the "constantly changing" nature of his role, working with "new teams, new problems, new clients" every few weeks. This dynamic environment fosters adaptability, accelerates professional growth, and builds resilience to unexpected challenges.
Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Teamwork, Change Management, Professional Development
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Peter Yuan
Associate Consultant
Mercer
University of British Columbia
UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA)
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The constant variety of projects and clients keeps the work engaging and prevents monotony.
2. The fast-paced environment fosters adaptability and problem-solving skills.
3. Exposure to diverse challenges builds experience and confidence in handling unexpected situations.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
The number one thing I've enjoyed about my role is constantly being able to do something different. Whether it's being on a new team, dealing with new problems, or new clients, everything changes every couple of weeks to every couple of months.
For some people who aren't used to this constant level of change or who want something a bit more stable, this might not be the right environment. But for me, it allows me to constantly be on my toes.
It forces me to adapt and pushes me to be a more experienced professional. It also allows me to gain comfort. If I ever have to face a problem in a business context, I'll probably have seen it in some way or at least know how to remain calm and think through the problem.