BCG managing director, Simon Sprague, talks about his journey in Boston Consulting Group, one of the largest consulting companies in the world. He gives our listeners tips on how to get into consulting, and how to land a job in such a field.
0:00 Simon shares his unconventional career journey to BCG, highlighting adaptability and uncertainty.
4:11: Balancing further education and entering private sector. Importance of PhD in Consulting.
8:06: Keys to impress a consulting company while at University and potential changes in hiring practices.
12:08: Consulting expertise, support, and upskilling for clients to achieve independence and capability embedding.
16:39: Overcoming imposter syndrome in a consulting career by leveraging team support and expertise.
20:28: Decision-making process for important choices
24:31: Insights on Consulting skills and passion for education.
28:32: Consulting Approach to Climate and Sustainability
33:01: Career path at BCG and mobility opportunities within the company.
37:01: Career advice and skills for success in Consulting with BCG
41:10: Insight into challenging preconceptions and the analytical focus of consulting projects.
