901 Advizers
Erin
Consulting Manager
Boutique Finance Consulting Firm
University of Florida 2013
University of Florida, Masters of Accounting
Q1Career path
Career Exploration
Problem-Solving
Project Management
2:34
"I think you can major in any of one of those things and still explore different career paths."
Q2Main responsibilities
Teamwork
Project Management
Client Management
0:44
"we kind of have to really immerse ourself in the team and like understand what it is that we need to deliver"
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Project Management
Teamwork
0:56
"a typical day is fully devoted to whatever client we're on."
Q4Most important skills - role
Project Management
Problem-solving
Communication
0:57
"Communication and problem-solving are probably the two biggest skills."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Finance
Consulting
Problem-Solving
0:26
"figuring, helping someone figure out how to get like from point A to point B"
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Communication
0:28
"The biggest challenge is getting really clear on what the deliverables are for a given project"
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Consulting
Finance
Business Operations
0:28
"seeing how different types of businesses work and how they run, um, behind the scenes"
Q8Who thrives in industry
Adaptability
Flexibility
Communication
0:34
"Being very flexible and good at communicating will help you go far."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Communication Skills
Intangible Skills
Technical Skills
0:46
"I would have to hone in again on communication, although I do think it's something that you have to learn in real life examples."
Q10Entry-level positions
Accounting
Entry-Level Positions
Consulting
0:53
"or you can go into like the bigger consulting firms like McKinsey or like the Boston Consulting Group, um, as a entry-level, like college graduate."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Consulting
Proactive Problem-Solving
Communication
1:30
"I learned that you really have to over communicate with people to understand really what you need to deliver"
Q12College ideas for success
Work Experience
Internships
Interpersonal Skills
0:46
"The number one thing that you can probably do in undergrad that will set you up for success is to do internships or any type of work like experience."
Q13How identity impacted career
Communication
Leadership
Overcoming Challenges
2:11
"In the beginning of my career, I was intimidated to speak up or speak my mind or recommend things or even ask questions."