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A special quote from Michelle Lam

February 5, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

My good friend Michelle N. Lam, otherwise known as @mewtripled, once told me this. As random as it sounds, it’s actually very relevant in almost everything in life.

You need to take the first move yourself and take what YOU want. Don’t wait for others to take it before you and then regret you didn’t do so earlier. You want to take that leap of faith even if you don’t know you’ll make it, but at least you’ll know you tried.

That actually was kind of how my YouTube channel started where I was wondering why there was no content on tech consulting available to so many people who actually want to pursue this career. It’s discouraging one informational interview after another that you get a “it depends” but no one giving a true answer (albeit many answers but at least AN answer), so I was like why not? I took the leap of faith and I have no regrets! I managed to build an online community on Facebook called the Technology Consulting Community with over 1,500 members across the works in 70+ countries!

I have no regrets and while this particular quote wasn’t the one that actually got me to press record, @mewtripled came swooping in saying ya just gotta do it and I did. I’ve been loving it ever since!

Follow me on Instagram at @christine.innovates for more! I go over technology consulting, technology, consulting, careers, and also my own personal stories and narratives as a young working professional!

What is Cloud?

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Cloud is HOT. Especially with the pandemic, more and more companies are pushing to go to the cloud. I think a lot of people don’t exactly know how cloud is everywhere, and this will show you TRULY that it’s all around you – even software you may have used without knowing.

Just imagine using a CD, DVD, flash drives, even a FLOPPY DISK (comment down below if you know how one looks like 😂😂😂)! I made a poll on my YouTube channel’s community tab on what tech excites my subscribers the most and they said cloud and AI. Cloud is what many are going towards now and @accenture’s Cloud First even invested $3B to accelerate clients’ move to cloud and digital transformation.

If you want a tech or consulting job of high demand, cloud is the way to go! What are your favorite cloud services? I’m sure they are there, you probably just didn’t know!

Why or Why Not?

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

This actually was my high school yearbook quote whether you believe it or not! I was always so excited about starting a new chapter and trying new ideas. Often, I have to push myself out of the comfort zone because you really never know how something will end up without actually trying!

One of the main reasons I do what I do is because I like to make sure I exhausted everything before I can say I failed or give up. Honestly though, sometimes I have the issue of doing and wanting to do too many things and spreading myself thin. In these situations, you can also ask yourself why to these new ideas and initiatives, but it’s all about perspective!

Some of the biggest decisions with “why not” as a question constantly asked is confounding @bu_pct, getting a second cat (and a third!), and starting my YouTube channel, podcast and the Technology Consulting Community! These were all my best and most rewarding decisions I made and I’m so glad I took the leap!

The most recent jump I did was to revamp my Instagram with more targeted content in tech, careers, and consulting, and expanding into Instagram reels and Tiktok! Let’s see how this goes!

Top 4 Tech Consulting Firms

January 27, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

I hate rankings because I feel like they are all just rankings, but I actually value more about when the culture or firm is for you. These are the ranking from 2020 at vault.com. And no, I didn’t choose this one because #Accenture is at the top, haha. I think what is important to see when it comes to rankings is to really determine why you are interested in a particular firm. Is it for the prestige and reputation? Is it for clout? Or do you actually like the company’s culture and what they offer for you and your career?

When many people went to me and asked why not #mckinsey, #bain, or #bcg, mine was frankly on culture and work life balance. Also they weren’t known for tech. For #big4, I didn’t want to be in an accounting firm. #Deloitte was probably the only one I would consider due to its dedicated consulting sector and decent tech consulting offerings.

In the end, I chose Accenture for their culture, people, and branding! How many professional services do you see flash in purple? Purple in marketing is meant to be #innovation. It wasn’t purple just for fun.

Which firm is your top firm? Our even #boutiquefirms which I feel don’t get enough attention! Coming from a boutique firm, I loved my experience knowing everyone and honing my craft in data analytics. It’s a better option for many people! I personally chose Accenture so I could explore and expand my skillset and reach beyond just #dataanalytics.

My 6 Month Journey to YouTube Monetization in 2020 with a Full Time Job

January 25, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Hello everyone! I got monetized on YouTube back in December of 2020, and a lot have been very interested in learning more and providing more of the analytical insights behind it. I finally put it all in a Medium article and hopefully this helps! Whether or not you have your own YouTube channel or you’re trying to create your own digital footprint, I think this is going to be an interesting read! Check it out!

https://christinewong0102.medium.com/my-6-month-journey-to-youtube-monetization-while-working-a-full-time-job-157bbb886da

Celebrate the little wins!

January 22, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Celebrate the little wins! Whether it be a job offer, a sale, an interview, a coffee chat, or even a personal goal, you need to celebrate all of the little wins.

When I started my YouTube channel, it was very discouraging. 100 subscribers, 200 subscribers, and so forth. Same could apply when I scored a coffee chat with company execs, even at my own internship! When I scored an informational interview with my firm’s CEO, I was so excited! If we don’t celebrate the little wins, we don’t muster up the courage to make the big wins.

If you ever feel like you aren’t getting anywhere, don’t look at the end goal, look at your journey and how far you’ve gone. Sometimes it’s a perspective change. 100 views on a video seems small, right? But imagine 100 people in the room listening to you! What are some recent little wins of yours?

Follow me on Instagram at @cwong0102 for more! I go over technology consulting, technology, consulting, careers, and also my own personal stories and narratives as a young working professional!

What is an ERP?

January 20, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Do you know what an ERP is? I’m actually a Workday Financials functional consultant, and I do software implementations on Workday. Workday is also an ERP system. A lot of what many companies already have are ERPs, and more than ever due to the pandemic, CLOUD ERPs are taking off. And that’s exactly what Workday is!

If you are interested in technology consulting, software implementations of ERPs are HUGE. One thing I like about it is it’s their backbone for business, so when you are doing an implementation, you are truly understanding how a client does business and learn about how industries and companies differ.

Comment down below on what are some ERP systems you know of! Bonus points if they’re a cloud ERP!

If technology consulting or consulting in general speaks to you, make sure to follow me and also check out my YouTube channel that focuses on technology consulting, consulting, careers, professional & personal development, and money for the young working professional!
https://youtube.com/c/ChristineWong

It’s okay to have emotions.

January 15, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Something I struggled for the longest time is actually being okay with having emotions. It may have been the way I was raised, but I always associated women as being overly emotional, so I tried to detach myself from that to protect myself and also be respected more.

I remember in college when I was trying to put up a strong front, but when my two friends were just randomly talking to me about life, I had to “excuse myself” because a panic attack was triggered from something we were talking about. They saw through that bullshit and said it was okay to let it out and have emotions.

Now I cry openly when watching movies or when life happens, so I actually EMBRACE it by announcing it (kind of)! Thankfully I have cats this time to comfort me and lick my tears!

Types of Consulting

January 13, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

As a technology consultant at Accenture, of course I have preferences to tech, but I don’t think many people realize there are more to consulting than just management and strategy consulting. These are the biggest buckets in consulting, but there are still subsets of consulting under them as well. Some can even be focused on industries like healthcare or more specialized as well like change management.

Let me know in the comments which one you’re interested in pursuing or if you already are a consultant! Curious as to why it speaks to you as well!

Job Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts

January 8, 2021 cwong0102Leave a comment

Here are some of my Do’s and Don’ts for job recruitment! If you want to learn more, make sure to check out the event so you can hear some directly from Accenture recruiter Pira Muthu!

This is an EXCLUSIVE EVENT only available to the Technology Consulting Community members. Pira Muthu is an Accenture recruiter based out of the UK, has many opportunities available in the UK area (relocation allowed) that she would love to share with us.

She also wants to share her hints and tips for undergrads and experienced hires interested in a pursuing a career in technology consulting. She is also happy to talk about interview best practices as she has 7+ years of recruitment. This is an event you DO NOT want to miss! Share to anyone who may be interested!

NOTE: WE TAKE NO SHOWS VERY SERIOUSLY. It is disrespectful to the guest and it also reflects poorly on you. Every guest gets a list of who marked going and who actually attends.

https://fb.me/e/3UxFn6VuS
Join the Facebook group to attend.