Tag: tech consulting

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!

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!

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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!

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

What You NEED TO DO as a College Student to Become a TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

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SO MANY college students come to me asking what can they do to improve their chances or how they can become a technology consultant. I put all of my advice separated by freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. This doesn’t matter how early or how late you discover the career of technology consulting or how well you’ve prepared or hustled up until this point, this advice is for everyone!

What Makes a GOOD Technology Consultant

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Ever wonder what you need to do to be considered a GOOD technology consultant? Or you’re just starting out and want to know how you can impress your clients and team? This is the video for you.

I break it down to three segments. Client Relationships, Communication, Technology, and if you stick around for the biggest tip I have at the end, you’ll learn something I see even the most experienced technology consultants sometimes fail to do.

Check it out! Please let me know if you have any questions at all!

What You DIDN’T Know About Traveling as a Consultant

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I’m going to spill the secrets about travelling that a lot of aspiring or even current consultant don’t know about travelling! It’s already amazing as it is that our travels are paid for, but did you know about these little secrets you can also take advantage of? There are so many perks from the type of expenses, how to best utilize your business trips, how to get the best value in your travel with points and status!

With these perks, I was able to take personal trips to Iceland and Amsterdam for FREE on company dollar! I know that travel is discouraged now due to COVID19, but this is something to look forward to!

If anyone is interested in becoming a technology consultant at Accenture, reach out to me and we can discuss! Accenture internships start recruiting in the spring, but you can get a headstart now!

What are the PROJECT STAGES in Technology Consulting? | WHAT TO EXPECT!

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So many of you have asked me what exactly should you expect on a project in tech consulting. I talked about what kind of projects you can have, but what about what to expect on your day to day life? If you ask every consultant, you’ll get a “it depends” because it varies by client and project stage. Today, I break down what to expect in every stage of the project, so hopefully it demystifies what to expect even for just a little! In most tech consulting projects, they follow the standard SDLCs, so they look very similar to if you’re a programmer or engineer!

if you have any questions at all about tech consulting or even any of the information in this video, let me know!

Big vs Boutique Consulting Firms | Which would be right for you?

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/iuqgHb7WvDo

I see a lot of people interested in consulting considering big firms, but I wanted to make this video to also show that boutique firms have its benefits too! As someone who worked at a big and a boutique firm, I see value for both types of firms for different people. Hopefully this helps you make a decision with consulting recruiting season upon us!

In this video, I discuss what is a big and a boutique firm and why go for a big or a boutique firm. I put a spin on the video too for anyone interested in technology consulting, but it’s still applying for all types of consulting!

For any questions at all on the video or the information, please let me know, and I will be happy to help out!