How Identity Influenced A Senior Associate Consultant's Career At A Top Audit Consulting Firm
Yannan, a Senior Associate Consultant, leveraged LGBTQ+ networking events like "Rangba" to build connections with employers interested in diversity initiatives, gaining "extra time asking extra questions" during the recruiting process at top consulting firms. This strong network and targeted engagement proved a critical factor in Yannan's career success.
Networking, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Career Connections, Consulting, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
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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. Strong LGBTQ+ network provides valuable career insights and connections.
2. Networking at events like Rangba can lead to increased visibility and opportunities.
3. Building relationships with firms invested in LGBTQ+ diversity can improve recruitment prospects.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, how has that impacted how you navigate your career?
For the LGBTQ+ community, we always have a community that connects with each other. For example, RUMBA is a conference just for MBAs from the LGBTQ+ community.
When I go with RUMBA, there will be many employers looking for us and our opinions on how they can develop their LGBTQ+ diversity programs. With that, we can navigate and gain more insights from those target firms.
From my experience when recruiting for top consulting firms, I was invited to all their events and had extra time to ask extra questions. I believe that has been one of the critical connections in my career.
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