College Experiences That Helped a Program and Project Manager At Accenture Succeed
Steven's finance major provided "a great foundation" for a career in banking and consulting, demonstrating the value of a strong business acumen. Furthermore, the development of strong interpersonal skills through "being social and being able to talk to people" proved equally crucial for success in consulting, highlighting the importance of networking and collaboration.
Finance and Accounting, Business Foundations, Networking and Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Perspective-Taking
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Steven Smith
Program/Project Manager
Accenture
University of Georgia, 2017
University of California, Los Angeles & M.B.A
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Majoring in finance and accounting provided a strong foundation in the language of business, useful for banking and consulting careers.
2. Developing strong social skills and networking helped build relationships and gather diverse perspectives, crucial for success in consulting.
3. Actively listening to and learning from others' experiences, including their mistakes, broadened his worldview and improved his ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to teams.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Two things in undergrad set me up for success in my career. The first was my major of finance and accounting, which is essentially the language of business. This provided a great foundation to launch into a career in banking and then pivot into consulting.
The second thing was being social and talking to people. I feel that's a big skill for a consultant. It's about gathering different perspectives and learning from people's life experiences.
This helps you not only better yourself and create a better worldview, but also to be friendly, listen to people, and help them out if you can. You can learn from their mistakes or experiences and share that knowledge. These were two big things that helped set me up for career success.