Biggest Challenges Faced by a Senior Associate Consultant at a Top Audit Firm
Yannan's biggest challenge as a Senior Associate Consultant is the constantly evolving nature of the work: "no clients are the same, no projects are the same," requiring continuous adaptation to new environments and team dynamics. This constant learning, however, is also what Yannan enjoys most about their role.
Overcoming Challenges, Adaptability, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Constant Learning
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Yannan Colljns
Senior Associate Consultant
Top Audit Consulting Firm
University of San Francisco 2015
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Anthropology, Sociology, Fine Arts, Music
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Constantly learning and adapting to new environments is a significant aspect of the job.
2. Each project presents unique challenges due to varying clients, project requirements, and team dynamics.
3. The skills and knowledge used six months prior may not be applicable to current projects, demanding continuous adaptation and learning
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
Absolutely, and I think that ties into what I enjoy the most: I'm constantly learning. If you're constantly learning, it means you're constantly being challenged.
You're always facing situations you've never seen before. No clients are the same, no projects are the same. Even the team environment isn't going to be the same; the team you work with is going to be different.
That means you have to constantly adapt to the new environment. Whatever you learned before might not be applicable. What you were doing six months ago could be very different from what you're doing today.
So, be very aware of who you're working with, what project you're on, and who you're talking to. I think that's a big challenge in my current role.
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