Is consulting your dream career? Are you figuring out hacks to get into one of the big 4 consulting firms in the country? Are you dreaming of a life of travel, and helping the C-suite make decisions? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, check out this video featuring Anirudh Tara, Director & Partner at BCG India, also IIM C and Delhi College of Engineering Alum. From the skills recruiters value to managing work-life balance, Anirudh talks about it all.
Summary
In this video, Anirudh discusses how being a consultant requires working with various industry professionals and experts. He shares how consultants deal with clients who are usually more experienced and qualified in certain domains. He talks about the value consultants bring to any business, thus helping them make decisions for growth.
Next, he discusses the skills one needs to be noticed by recruiters from consulting companies. He shares how communication, people skills, perseverance, are some simple traits recruiters value in new finds. He finally shares how one can maintain a work-life balance. He talks about the value of asking for help and living life in moments instead of measuring it with money.
If you want to know what it takes to be successful and satisfied at the same time, this is a must-watch for you.
Key Takeaways
1. It is never the consultants alone who are getting stuff done.
2. You are in control of your b-school experience. Make sure to make the most of it.
3. Skills that you need to be a consultant - Problem Solving Skill, Communication Skills and Ability To Make Impact And Persevere.
4. Take the opportunity to present during your b-school competitions, presentations, etc. to fine Ask for a lot of help.
If you have missed out on the first part of the Anirudh's video, watch it here:
I Didn’t Know What Consulting Was When I Started MBA - Anirudh Tara, MD And Partner, BCG, IIM C