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My Job & Internship Rejections Story | Low GPA, Awkward Interviews, Cultural Fit?

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Oh boy, this will be an interesting story. There are some secrets I’ve never told many people either! Everyone talks about how amazing their jobs and internships are, but rarely does anyone talk about the true rejection stories behind the success. Before becoming a technology consultant at Accenture, I faced a lot of rejections and wanted to share them all to you so you can learn from my mistakes!

I dig deep to all my rejections from freshman through senior year of college on why I got rejected, how I felt, and what I did. Some of it is very personal, so please be gentle with me! I wanted to share this with you to show you you’re not alone and you can still get a well paying job in a top company after graduation despite many odds!

What were some job and internship rejections you had and how you got out of it? This can be a sensitive topic as most attribute a rejection as “something wrong with you,” but it really isn’t! You just need to keep pushing through and you will prevail. That dream job is waiting for you!

PSA for Consultants: STOP DOING THIS!

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I’m ranting about something that SO MANY CONSULTANTS need to stop doing! This is a different format of a video then I usually do, but whether you’re a new or experienced consultant, please stop and watch this now!

It’s very important for your mental and physical health to know your boundaries. For some reason, the consulting lifestyle is glorified as a “rite of passage” to work long hours and on weekends, but life really doesn’t have to be like that! I spoke to many consultants and find out why it is, and now I’m telling you WHY YOU NEED TO STOP THIS and HOW.

Vu Nguyen: Accenture Federal Services Technology Consultant & YouTuber | TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

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Ever wonder how it’s like working with federal and government clients as a technology consultant? This is the one for you! Let’s listen to Vu Nguyen’s journey!

Listen to the podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mevNrgqYkK9b6TxkGNRkF?si=ZHB58DKiQxW9Sqgzzmro8A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1jEdnePo3D3tRfUNHEEMGE

Vu Nguyen graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in biomedical engineering. He knew he wanted to go into technology consulting, so he found a job at Accenture Federal Services. Working with government clients is always interesting to explore how different they are compared to working with commercial clients. I go over all the nuances and questions I had so you can learn about working with government clients, how it’s like at Accenture Federal Services (AFS), which is Accenture LLP’s wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP for government clients, and also more about technology consulting! On the side, Vu also has a YouTube channel with lots of entertaining content that is fun to watch, so make sure to go support his channel!

WATCH THIS BEFORE GETTING INTO ADVISORY | Advisory vs. Consulting

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In my Live Q&A a few months back, someone asked the question on what is the difference between advisory and consulting. I thought at the time I answered it well, but what better way than to actually make a dedicated video on this? I remember I was just as confused when I was a college student getting into consulting.

This is usually a question most people ask when looking into the Big 4. They are usually used interchangeably, so sometimes they are one and the same, but OTHER times, they are COMPLETELY different. I give you all the details and juice after I sat down with my friend to ask her some questions about the advisory practice in Big 4.

Stick around to the end where I ask the question on Fishbowl where we get true anonymous and honest insider information from Big 4 consultants!

WATCH THIS BEFORE GETTING INTO ADVISORY | Advisory vs. Consulting

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In my Live Q&A a few months back, someone asked the question on what is the difference between advisory and consulting. I thought at the time I answered it well, but what better way than to actually make a dedicated video on this? I remember I was just as confused when I was a college student getting into consulting.

This is usually a question most people ask when looking into the Big 4. They are usually used interchangeably, so sometimes they are one and the same, but OTHER times, they are COMPLETELY different. I give you all the details and juice after I sat down with my friend to ask her some questions about the advisory practice in Big 4.

Stick around to the end where I ask the question on Fishbowl where we get true anonymous and honest insider information from Big 4 consultants!

Vu Nguyen: Accenture Federal Services Technology Consultant & YouTuber | TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

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A new interview featuring Vu Nguyen about his experience as a technology consultant at Accenture Federal Services! Even though I’m at Accenture, the government side is foreign to me, so I dig deeper to learn more!

Vu Nguyen graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in biomedical engineering. He knew he wanted to go into technology consulting, so he found a job at Accenture Federal Services. Working with government clients is always interesting to explore how different they are compared to working with commercial clients. I go over all the nuances and questions I had so you can learn about working with government clients, how it’s like at Accenture Federal Services (AFS), which is Accenture LLP’s wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP for government clients, and also more about technology consulting! On the side, Vu also has a YouTube channel with lots of entertaining content that is fun to watch, so make sure to go support his channel!

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

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New exciting and helpful podcast episode!

https://linktr.ee/christinepodcast

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!

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

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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! https://www.facebook.com/groups/techconsulting

Technology Consulting Community Discord Server

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The Technology Consulting Community at this point seems to be catered more to college students and aspiring technology consultants. I hope to engage the existing technology consultants and to add another layer of fun, we’re starting a Discord server!

https://discord.gg/6eMXQQhTu7

Pro Bono Technology Consulting Program

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We’re launching a pro bono technology consulting program in our Technology Consulting Community! If you’re interested, sign up now!

If you are a business, startup or non-profit, please reach out to me! We’re still working on our website landing page, but you can still work with us now! If you are currently a technology consultant, feel free to reach out to me to get involved as a Partner, SME, mentor or facilitator!

Thank you so much, and let’s groom the next generation of amazing and talented technology consultants!