The Truth About Getting A Job in Consulting

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If you want to break into Consulting, you have plenty of ways to do so. Apply online, refine your CV, revamp your LinkedIn Profile, etc. But there is ONE Strategy that is the most effective of all.
If you're interested in knowing how to get a job in consulting, this is the video for you!
The Method I chose to use got me a promotion, WITHOUT ever applying.
In this video, I am sharing my journey about how I became a Senior Consultant at DXC Technology, only a year and a half after graduating from University.
After working at PwC as a Junior Consultant, I felt it was the right time to make the switch!
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@KelvinR3 4 жыл бұрын

Referrals are very important. I'm glad you had a friend to give you a referral that pushed your career to the next step........

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA, are you happy you're the STAR of the video Kelvin??

@sylvesterkh9570 4 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant I suspected he was,what a great man

@manalmeer9606 3 жыл бұрын

We need more Kelvins in the consulting world 👏☺️

@jaskotv8777 3 жыл бұрын

@@sylvesterkh9570 Best man 😂🤓

@hokageenergy9599 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bromance

@dnewhous 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right! Networking is absolutely essential. So glad you learned this early on in your career.

@xxNgocHoaxx 3 жыл бұрын

much appreciate your honesty!!! I needed this video very much. huge thanks!!

@yousra6532 Жыл бұрын

I went in a rabbit hole watching these! Thanks for such genuine content!

@nikoloztarielashvili6281 4 жыл бұрын

Mahdi! Man, you are doing a great material, thank you for motivating us, inspiring us, and your videos are getting much much better, and the content is also presented better! However, your connecnt is always helpful! Thank you one more time, for all you do for us!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nikoloz, always appreciate your comments!!

@marouiita 4 жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos is always increasing. I like listening to them while doing my chores. Super relevant and inspiring, keep going!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much @LMk 😁😁

@SavvyHotelier 4 жыл бұрын

A good example of references and networking! New and upcoming companies are better at that than old-school ones and are willing to give chances.

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yup!! Those companies are the ones we should focus on!

@ramandixit8590 4 жыл бұрын

Referrals are very underrated and neglected especially by the freshers, and once they get into the corporate world, they just tend to think that referrals won't be important anymore. This video surely gives a waking call for such people.

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah too many people don't realize this!

@sauraodalvi2502 4 жыл бұрын

One video needed on "Playing with excel, Consultant style 😅" Awesome video 👌

@user-pt3bw9vh3i 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I want. Thanks for the video.

@hap-iness276 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mahdi. Your sharing is always amazing and sincere. These materials did help me a lot since I'm gonna graduate within the next few weeks and looking for a position in Management consulting. Thank you so much 😍😍 Can't wait to see your next videos about how to properly network with strangers. Cheers!!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gia!! 😁

@jacobwahbeh4651 4 жыл бұрын

Really well done. Clear objectives and good insight in the consulting world! Unfortunately didn't make past second round for KPMG but looking to grow my connections at the firm.

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

That's the right mindset @Jacob! Keep going!

@ahmedmg1 2 жыл бұрын

Great Advice, Thank you

@KajolPhadnis 4 жыл бұрын

My first project was Switzerland and felt exactly like you did. The picture of you on the front desk. Am DYING hahahaha. Amazing video!!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Oooo Switzerland, that sounds cool! And thanks 😂😂 hahahaha i hope it was convincing 😂

@Fred-zt5ky 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Switzerland. It's not cool, trust me, it sucks big time.

@iDenoeux 4 жыл бұрын

This is quality content; thank you for sharing your story!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks @iDenoeux! :)

@MrChaitanyaramakrish 4 жыл бұрын

I was never fast in clicking on KZfaq notification than this video BTW it is great to know about journey Mr. Mahdi

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ramakrishna!! Appreciate it :)

@TheProjectBoss 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this so much!

@fidgetssailing4725 2 жыл бұрын

Now if you look there are literally hundreds of jobs posted for DXC. I recently joined the company - I had applied for one position with a company that DXC had just bought, but my interviews were with DXC. So they didn't feel I was the perfect fit for the job that I applied for, but that I was a great fit for a job they were going to open in the next couple of weeks. Turns out that position was exactly what I was looking for and the interview process was the one of the best I've ever gone through. Now that I'm on, I'm astounded at the organization of the company, the wonderful culture and collaboration opportunities, and all of the 'extras' (lots of projects and lots of perks for an employee to take advantage of). At this point in my career, it's my dream job with a fantastic company and excellent coworkers.

@sohebrehman5967 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, when I was in Sales, I got a job through LinkedIn in Middle East just sharing my resume with the director of Company. So Networking does play a role in your career.

@mohammedromanshaikh8025 4 жыл бұрын

V.Nice My Brother Mahdi😊👍...Learned a lot from your story😊

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammed 😁

@heltonzamora8910 4 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend ! How have you been ? Its great to see that you posted this video ; I am happy for you and proud of you ; you are my friend hey ! Hey ! I am from Managua I mean the capital of Nicaragua , hey ! Where are you from ?

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Helton!! Thanks :) I am from Canada!

@ambientsoundsandvideos7694 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of this. I just thought I was not smart or qualified enough for this kind of job in my field. Thanks!

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

With the right connections, everything's possible :)

@ambientsoundsandvideos7694 3 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant Haha.. Looking forward to it!

@hanidjari1174 4 жыл бұрын

BROOOOO THE PHOTO. Also, this video was next level.....like seriously.

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

THANKSS BRO ❤️

@amirasc4486 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video Mahdi, thanks! As an industrial management engineering student, I don't have much experience in strategy consulting but looking forward to learning about it. Do you think that practicing cases is efficient to get the basics? Thanks

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaimae!! Absolutely, cases are super important if you want to get used to being a consultant. My next video will be all about how to prepare case interviews :) Having the right framework & thinking method is key!

@amirasc4486 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to know that!! Thank you so much

@billvalley 2 жыл бұрын

love this

@WatchTWM 4 жыл бұрын

Connections are what the game's all about!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! The key to a great career!

@meninjohnjohn2835 2 жыл бұрын

Which has best scope in future btech cse AI and ML or cse AI and datascience ? Kindly help me please ...past few days I am in extreme dilemma

@CPACareerPaths 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you about networking. So you are still in Canada now and doing the job in America? I'm just curious how many hours per week do you work on this job?

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, still in Canada! Most of my clients are on the same TimeZone so it helps. My hours haven't changed that much since PwC, still fluctuating depending on the project phase, but it's always around 40-45h/week

@abhattacharya88 4 жыл бұрын

Truly inspirational!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arkodyuti!!

@abhattacharya88 4 жыл бұрын

I have connected with you on LinkedIn. Can we have a conversation?

@gab9200 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine named Mahdi, when I was in training about how to get an interview told me that a close friend of his was working in the company I was trying to get an interview :)

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

😇🙌

@chickenchasuh 9 ай бұрын

So did your job pay for where you are staying since they relocated you?

@applepeel1662 4 жыл бұрын

What the hell this channel is a gold mine!!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man, appreciate it 😁

@applepeel1662 4 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant hey man I've been binging your videos for the past hour and I'd love your advice. I'm 20 rn and a business undergrad. My grades are good but not the best in class (3.00 on 4.00). I've been considering doing a master's in management (outside my home country) to ease into consulting. Could u suggest on what I should be working on rn?

@applepeel1662 4 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant I have also done a few internships but none in a consulting firm

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

@@applepeel1662 three things: 1. Analyze whether you will really need a masters to get into Consulting. Many have done it without one, so check if it's relevant for your own situation. 2. I would start contacting people working in Consulting in your area using LinkedIn. Ask them for phone calls, Zoom calls or coffee and ask them about their job, how they find it, what's their career story, and what are their main challenges -> try to see how you can be valuable to them, this is how you grow your network, learn about consulting and build relationships to later have referrals 3. I would focus in acquiring skills such as public speaking, presentation and data analytics which are great to have and if you're able to demonstrate that in the interview, you will be set apart from other random candidates. Let's connect on LinkedIn if you have more questions!

@fernandofajardo6359 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video my bro... networking could be even better than being talented or workaholic

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yep indeed! Thanks Fernando!

@SgLC799 4 жыл бұрын

So im thinking of a job in consulting and im a first year bsa student, but i dont know how to get more work experience. All we do is study, what do you think is the best way?

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a consulting student club join it to practice cases. If not, try to have as much practical experience as possible through part time jobs to learn basic soft skills like Customer Service, Sales, Presentation skills.

@swavyhighlights2770 2 жыл бұрын

Is a masters in management consulting worth it ?

@TK-jp5cz 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you liked Chicago!

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! Dtown Chicago was amazing!

@nikhilvengaladas 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a clear video on job opportunities including consulting firms after graduation . Since everyone as different thoughts . But unable to find the correct job paths. BTW video is great 👏

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean a video on what job you can do with different degrees? Thanks Nikhil!!

@nikhilvengaladas 4 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultantyes . It's kind of . I mean career paths

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

@@nikhilvengaladas Alright! Thanks for the specification :) I'll add it to the list!

@jotttis8680 3 жыл бұрын

What is it about livng in the United States that appeals to you? I am also wanting to move there from Canada but I want to gain more experience first.

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

The good weather & opportunities!

@jotttis8680 3 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant haha exactly the same for me. What areas are you interested in? You mentioned Florida in the video. I have been drawn to Texas personally.

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

@@jotttis8680 I was interested in California before the pandemic hit! But yeah Texas is more and more appealing to me too these days!

@ishwarvarshney5830 4 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to know how Kelvin got into DXC. :P

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

He was referred by a previous colleague he met at Deloitte 😂 - DXC are always asking us for referrals

@shrreyabhatia7352 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ashley-go4yt 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, I got offer from pwc (it consultant) and I also have other offer (software engineer). Salary is pretty much same. I'm engineer graduate. I'm really confused. Any suggestions?

@ashley-go4yt 3 жыл бұрын

And actually I don't like traveling much

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

@@ashley-go4yt which job offer excites you the most?

@ashley-go4yt 3 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant software engineering

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

@@ashley-go4yt then I think you should go with that job offer! You'll be more willing to learn, stay longer and build valuable skills

@minjun87 3 жыл бұрын

what do you mean by "workday consultant"??

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

A consultant who work with the Workday ERP

@dababyboy28 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, I hope you know you changed my life. I used to want to go law but now want to do consulting. Online school has been tough, but I’m working hard to reach my goal after college. Seeing how you made it, I think I can do it too!

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words Sauravswami! Of course you can do it too, I truly believe it! Keep your goals in mind and make sure you progress a tiny bit every day :)

@priyalpradhan2777 4 жыл бұрын

Can a civil engineering, mechanical engineering or an electrical engineering graduate get into consultation?

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Of course! I had colleagues with a bunch of different backgrounds, a lot of engineers decide to become consultants!

@priyalpradhan2777 4 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant that's great, your videos are amazing and helpful, keep going 👍

@priyalpradhan2777 4 жыл бұрын

What course should an aspiring consultant take up?

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

You should focus on acquiring soft skills like teamwork, communication and presentation skills rather than courses! Consulting firms will look at what you can bring as a human being rather than your degree!

@hmcustomerservice522 3 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant I’m in high school what degrees should I take in uni and where can I get experience during uni to get the job

@bellisma1927 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm sorry. It's hard for me to keep connected with people who did nothing in group projects. That was so stressful. I would still say hello if I see them around. But I can't expend energy keeping connected.

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah of course it has to be two ways, not one way, if the other is not interested in keeping in touch, you can't force it

@brettweerasooriya3776 3 жыл бұрын

What was your degree?

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

Bachelor of Commerce

@akshat3825 3 жыл бұрын

Have you finally moved to the u.s.a.? Did your dream come true?

@independentconsultant 3 жыл бұрын

It's in the process 😇

@akshat3825 3 жыл бұрын

@@independentconsultant ok .. hope you get it done soon🤩

@jackboomsma3945 4 жыл бұрын

You spelled self-reflection wrong bru

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

I knowwwww, it happens 😬

@haridasvarya4783 3 жыл бұрын

Plot twist : DxC came in to existence due to a m&a restructuring exercise by a big 4 consulting. So.....

@kmanrox 3 жыл бұрын

The title should be The Truth About Getting A Job in Consulting At DXC

@sylvesterkh9570 4 жыл бұрын

You always have great and inspiring stories,good video editing skills also.Check your email please cause i have interesting stuff to share as well,Chao

@independentconsultant 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sylvester :) I'll check my emails soon!