“You still have to push yourself. Just because you don’t necessarily follow a traditional path doesn’t necessarily mean that you get to just like do whatever you should.”
Mihir Pethe, based in Houston, Texas, is a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a renowned global consulting firm that collaborates with business and societal leaders to address their most critical challenges.
In this episode, Mihir Pethe provides an insider’s look into the dynamic field of management consulting. Discover what the role really is, the essential skills consultants need, the challenges they face, and get practical advice on how you can break into the field.
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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 - An overview of Mihir’s role
02:15 - What Really is Management Consulting?
04:40 - A Day in the Life of a Management Consultant
08:20 - Key Skills for Management Consulting
12:30 - Managing Work-Life Balance
16:50 - The Role of Analytics in Consulting
21:35 - Common Challenges Faced by Management Consultants
26:00 - Ways to Achieve Career Growth
31:45 - The Importance of Networking
36:10 - Transitioning to Management Consulting from Other Industries
41:30 - Future Trends in Consulting
46:20 - Recommended Resources and Advice for New Consultants
50:44 - Follow and subscribe for more
