College Experiences That Helped an Associate Consultant at Slalom Succeed
Rummel's success stemmed from proactively utilizing college resources, including career counselors and professors, for resume reviews and networking opportunities; the prolonged internships, rather than just summer ones, also provided a significant advantage in their career trajectory.
Career Development, Networking, Resume Building, Internships, Utilizing Resources
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Rummel Zafar
Associate Consultant
Slalom LLC
Northeastern University - 2020
Loyola University Chicago - MBA (2021)
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Utilize all available school resources, such as career counselors and professors, to receive resume and career advice.
2. Engage with professors and seek mentorship opportunities beyond the classroom.
3. Complete internships, ideally for extended periods, to gain practical experience and a competitive advantage in the job market.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?
I think something I would give major credit to is really using my school's resources, like our career counselors and my teachers. I would connect with them every single week to have them review my resume.
If a teacher mentioned in class that they worked for a certain company 10 years ago, I would show up to their office hours just to ask questions. A lot of times it didn't lead anywhere, but I think when you're paying money for an education, you should be mindful of all the resources it offers and take advantage of them.
After I graduated, I wondered who would look over my resume or make sure I was on the right track. That was a big help. Obviously, the internships I did and the fact that they were for a prolonged period of time, rather than just a summer internship, also gave me an advantage.