Tag: career development

A special quote from Michelle Lam

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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!

Types of Consulting

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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!

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

FINDING A JOB DURING A PANDEMIC: Job Search Strategies & Tips 2020 | TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

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New exciting and helpful podcast episode!

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We all know that finding a job can get very stressful, but we all know too well that job hunting and navigating the recruitment process during a pandemic is even harder.

I gathered a few members of the Technology Consulting Community from around the world with diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, tips, and strategies on their process landing a good technology consulting job during these unprecedented times! Hopefully you find this extremely useful and helpful for your job search! These tips and strategies we discussed apply to all careers, all walks of life, and all backgrounds – not just during the pandemic!

We will have a LIVE Q&A exclusive to the Technology Consulting Community as well! Join the Technology Consulting Community Facebook Group and meet other aspiring and current technology consultants to network and learn more!

WHAT makes up a TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING Project Team

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Did you know you can wear many hats as a technology consultant? What roles would you be doing on a project and what kind of responsibilities can you expect for each role?

In this video, I go over WHO and WHAT makes up your team (HINT: may not even be from your firm!), the hierarchy and roles of the project team, and the various project team structures across the industry!

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the information I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!

WHAT would you do as a TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

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I often get the questions on what exactly do technology consultants do on a day to day basis, and while that is a very difficult question to answer, and if you ask any consultant, they’re going to say “it depends.” I remember being a college student getting that same answer in all my informational interviews, but now that I’m actually IN the field, I have a clear image of what is out there and finally found a way to break it all down in a digestible format for you!

In this video, I go over the type of work and the type of projects you may expect as a technology consultant. As I only do software implementations, I’ve also asked other technology consultants and their experiences, so this should be a pretty comprehensive video on what kind of work you can expect to do!

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the information I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING | Everything You Need to Know Before You START YOUR JOB

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If you just received an offer in technology consulting or just want to know what you’re getting yourself into, you’re probably beyond confused on exactly HOW it really is working in a consulting firm. It’s definitely not a typical corporate company, so buckle your seatbelts and get transported to the world of technology consulting!

In this video, I go over what kind of lifestyle of work to expect, your clientele, different project methodologies, what can help you get promoted and work you’re expected to do on top of client work, and some tips I have for you on how to get staffed on your first project. This will give you an accurate depiction of how your life can be as a technology consultant! I’ve also gathered information and experiences from other technology consultants as well.

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the information I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!

WORK LIFE BALANCE as a TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

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Consulting is notorious for bad work life balance with long hours, excruciating work load, maybe toxic work environment, but I’m breaking misconceptions and providing an honest and realistic point of view in technology consulting work life balance. Hint: technology consulting actually has a better work life balance than management consulting!

In this video, I touch points on how work life balance is when you’re traveling onsite to client location and when you’re working from home. This will give you an accurate depiction of how your life can be as a technology consultant! I’ve also gathered information and experiences from other technology consultants as wll.

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the information I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!

DEBT FREE JOURNEY IN NYC: $50,000 of STUDENT LOANS

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In 2019, student loans reached an all-time high of $1.41 trillion! That is RIDICULOUS! I want to tell you that you can do it and that it IS possible as you can see with my debt-free journey. This is also a difficult time for many financially due to COVID19, so I wanted to assure you that you can do this, and when there is a will, there is a way.

I attended Boston University, and while I had grants, it wasn’t enough, so I had to take $50,000 in student loans. I was super determined to pay it off because I hated the feeling of being in debt. Today, I’m releasing a video on my debt-free journey in how I paid off ALL $50K in about one year while living in New York City and hopefully this can inspire you to get started on your journey today!

My channel typically focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM! With this video, I’m also branching out into money because who doesn’t like talking about money, but specifically, in how to be frugal yet still have fun! I have a video next week that will teach you all my tips on how I saved money to pay off $50K of student loans

Any questions at all about the tips I provided, please let me know! Also, let me know how far along you’re in your debt free journey! WE CAN DO THIS!

HOW I GOT MY JOB AT ACCENTURE – College | Final Round Interview & Why I got Hired (PART 2)

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Last week I released a Part 1 on how to get a job at Accenture if you’re interested in technology consulting. This is Part 2! This is a two-part video series because it’s chock full of information and tips. The first part was about the career fair, application process, and first round interview (behavioral). The second part is about the final round interview (case interview and behavioral interview with executives) and exactly why Accenture hired me!

Regardless if you’re interested in technology consulting or Accenture, I think these videos would help IMMENSELY as all these tips apply for all job searches regardless what industry or walks of life. I’m sharing this with you because I know Covid-19 has pushed us to these awful times of being laid off and getting your offers rescinded, so hopefully these will get you back on your feet!

If you missed Part 1, watch it here:

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the tips I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!

HOW I GOT MY JOB AT ACCENTURE – College | Career Fair, Application, First Round Interview (PART 1)

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So many people ask me about a career in technology consulting, and while I can help them out, I think the real question is how to get the job! I talk about my entire hiring process PLUS how I prepared each step. This is a two-part video series because it’s chock full of information and tips. The first part is about the career fair, application process, and first round interview (behavioral). The second part is about the final round interview (case interview and behavioral interview with executives) and exactly why Accenture hired me! Regardless if you’re interested in technology consulting or Accenture, I think these videos would help IMMENSELY as all these tips apply for all job searches regardless what industry or walks of life. I’m sharing this with you because I know Covid-19 has pushed us to these awful times of being laid off and getting your offers rescinded, so hopefully these will get you back on your feet!

My channel focuses on professional development but I also highlight my experience, lifestyle, and insights into a career in technology consulting in hopes to encourage more women to consider this amazing career – especially in STEM!

Any questions at all about the tips I provided or about Accenture or technology consulting, please let me know!