Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Program Project Managers At Accenture
Entry-level roles in consultancy for undergraduate students are typically analyst positions, where "you're able to learn from your bosses" and work in a support role initially. Career progression involves increased autonomy and responsibility, allowing individuals to develop their own style while building upon mentorship received.
Analyst Roles, Career Development, Mentorship, Autonomy, Professional Growth
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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. Entry-level positions in consulting firms are typically analyst roles.
2. Analyst roles provide opportunities to learn from senior colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility and autonomy.
3. Success involves learning from mentors, developing one's own style, and excelling to gain more autonomy in scheduling and client interaction.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
In consultancy and any firm, if you're coming straight from undergrad, you'll probably come in as an analyst. As an analyst, you're able to learn from your bosses, who are either senior analysts, consultants, or managers.
You'll learn how they interact with clients and how they organize themselves. You'll be in more of a support role. As you advance through your career, you'll be given more autonomy and responsibility.
When you come right out of undergrad, it's key to find good people to take leadership and advice from, and to model that as you advance your career. It's also important to add your own style.
When coming out of undergrad, you'll likely be an analyst, and your schedule will be dictated to a certain extent. As you continue to excel, you'll be given more autonomy and room to schedule your day and figure out how to interact with clients yourself.