Question

For this discussion, you will discuss amongst your group the occupation that you chose. Use this as an opportunity to get to know your classmates by sharing more information about the career path you are walking. For example, you can ask your group members questions to get to know them better (e.g., why did you choose that occupation? What do you like/dislike about that job? How do you plan to get that position?). In addition, try your best to apply what you have learned thus far to the discussion. For example, you might want to inquire about what the most important skills or abilities is needed for an occupation or ask about how the roles a person might need to complete before attaining that position in an organization.

Answer 1

Answer;

Assuming that a person is holding a graduation degree in Accounting or pursuing the same.

Career Path

I would like to complete my post graduation in management. I want to become a Business Consultant who plays a role of strategic adviser to the firm.

Q1. Why did you choose that Occupation?

We can link this questions to the skills that you possess. Eg.

"I am very good with accounting and I can perform the analysis on financial statements and costing data to determine various challenges that are faced by an Organisation or where should they focus more to maximize their revenue and profits".

This is the skill that you must have developed while pursuing your graduation. To justify you answer further, you can add

"To act as an consultant I need to be focused on the management techniques and its impact on the organization, I can develop this acumen by pursuing Post Graduation in Management".

To answer why this career, Business consultants focus on communication, operational excellence and management techniques. If you have sufficient knowledge about this three areas you can pursue this career. You can also add that

"I wanted to choose a career which match my skills and I know that I possess or can develop the skills that are required for a career as a business consultant"

You can also add that you dream about working in companies like McKinsey, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Bain, Boston Consulting etc. to your answer

Q2. What do you like about that Job?

To answer this question you'll have to focus on one question "What is in it for me?". What will you achieve by becoming a consultant.

"Business consultants are high paying jobs I want to earn more and save more and will retire at an early age of 45 to enjoy rest of my life"

"This profile requires me to travel to client site, learn new business models and increase my corporate network. I can leverage this things when I think of starting my own business"

"Work timings are flexible, it is project based and key focus is on delivery rather then attendance. Performers are highlighted and cherished in this line of service."

"There is a scope of continuous learning as every day as an consultant is different, I really will have to push my mind harder everyday. This will open up mind to think of each an every possibility of an action"

Q3. How do you plan to get to that Position?

It is very easy to choose at it is one of the most renowned position but equally difficult to achieve. You need to have a proven track record if you want to work in companies that were described above. The best thing is to complete your post graduation from the top and world renowned university.

"I will prepare from GMAT (Global Management Aptitude Test) after my graduation and along with it will work as a data analyst or process analyst in small firms of the town. I will focus on scoring high in GMAT around my target is 760 out of 800 which will also make me eligible for certain scholarships. I will finance my education on by own by taking assistance from local financial institution and will put a clause to repay it post getting placement from the college. Once I get into college I will start working on project and case studies, will complete some live projects to obtain certifications. My experience and my project certifications would help to get internship in one of the consulting firm. I will have to dedicate myself and build a strong network so that they offer me the job as an associate"

"Post my degree I will join as an associate in a consulting firm and will work my way up to business consultant. In these companies, promotion happens in every two year if they are satisfied with the promotion, my target will be to achieve that feat. After 8 years, if I achieve everything a planned I will become a business consultant"

You can depict the learning from the conversation above, it is explained in question 2 and showcase it post discussion

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