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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
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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.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @KelvinR3
    @KelvinR3 4 роки тому +79

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +11

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

    • @sylvesterkh9570
      @sylvesterkh9570 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @manalmeer9606
      @manalmeer9606 3 роки тому +5

      We need more Kelvins in the consulting world 👏☺️

    • @jaskotv8777
      @jaskotv8777 3 роки тому +3

      @@sylvesterkh9570 Best man 😂🤓

    • @hokageenergy9599
      @hokageenergy9599 3 роки тому +3

      Nice bromance

  • @dnewhous
    @dnewhous 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @yousra6532
    @yousra6532 Рік тому

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

  • @xxNgocHoaxx
    @xxNgocHoaxx 3 роки тому

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

  • @ramandixit8590
    @ramandixit8590 4 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @nikoloztarielashvili6281
    @nikoloztarielashvili6281 4 роки тому

    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!

  • @marouiita
    @marouiita 4 роки тому

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

  • @SavvyHotelier
    @SavvyHotelier 4 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @sauraodalvi2502
    @sauraodalvi2502 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @hap-iness276
    @hap-iness276 4 роки тому +1

    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!!

  • @jacobwahbeh4651
    @jacobwahbeh4651 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @user-pt3bw9vh3i
    @user-pt3bw9vh3i 3 роки тому

    Exactly what I want. Thanks for the video.

  • @KajolPhadnis
    @KajolPhadnis 4 роки тому +6

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

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

    • @Fred-zt5ky
      @Fred-zt5ky 3 роки тому

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

  • @MrChaitanyaramakrish
    @MrChaitanyaramakrish 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @iDenoeux
    @iDenoeux 4 роки тому

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

  • @fidgetssailing4725
    @fidgetssailing4725 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @ahmedmg1
    @ahmedmg1 2 роки тому

    Great Advice, Thank you

  • @TheProjectBoss
    @TheProjectBoss 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed this so much!

  • @sohebrehman5967
    @sohebrehman5967 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @heltonzamora8910
    @heltonzamora8910 4 роки тому

    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 ?

  • @mohammedromanshaikh8025
    @mohammedromanshaikh8025 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @hanidjari1174
    @hanidjari1174 4 роки тому

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

  • @billvalley
    @billvalley 2 роки тому

    love this

  • @ambientsoundsandvideos7694
    @ambientsoundsandvideos7694 3 роки тому

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

  • @amirasc4486
    @amirasc4486 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +2

      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
      @amirasc4486 4 роки тому

      Happy to know that!! Thank you so much

  • @WatchTWM
    @WatchTWM 4 роки тому +1

    Connections are what the game's all about!

  • @abhattacharya88
    @abhattacharya88 4 роки тому

    Truly inspirational!

  • @applepeel1662
    @applepeel1662 4 роки тому

    What the hell this channel is a gold mine!!

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks my man, appreciate it 😁

    • @applepeel1662
      @applepeel1662 4 роки тому

      @@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
      @applepeel1662 4 роки тому

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

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +1

      @@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!

  • @meninjohnjohn2835
    @meninjohnjohn2835 2 роки тому

    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
    @CPACareerPaths 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

      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

  • @chickenchasuh
    @chickenchasuh 10 місяців тому

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

  • @fernandofajardo6359
    @fernandofajardo6359 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @gab9200
    @gab9200 4 роки тому +1

    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 :)

  • @SgLC799
    @SgLC799 4 роки тому

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

      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.

  • @shrreyabhatia7352
    @shrreyabhatia7352 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @swavyhighlights2770
    @swavyhighlights2770 3 роки тому

    Is a masters in management consulting worth it ?

  • @dababyboy28
    @dababyboy28 3 роки тому

    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
      @independentconsultant  3 роки тому +1

      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 :)

  • @nikhilvengaladas
    @nikhilvengaladas 4 роки тому

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

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

    • @nikhilvengaladas
      @nikhilvengaladas 4 роки тому

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

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

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

  • @TK-jp5cz
    @TK-jp5cz 4 роки тому +1

    I hope you liked Chicago!

  • @jotttis8680
    @jotttis8680 3 роки тому

    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
      @independentconsultant  3 роки тому

      The good weather & opportunities!

    • @jotttis8680
      @jotttis8680 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @independentconsultant  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ashley-go4yt
    @ashley-go4yt 3 роки тому

    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
      @ashley-go4yt 3 роки тому

      And actually I don't like traveling much

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  3 роки тому

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

    • @ashley-go4yt
      @ashley-go4yt 3 роки тому

      @@independentconsultant software engineering

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @ishwarvarshney5830
    @ishwarvarshney5830 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +2

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

  • @priyalpradhan2777
    @priyalpradhan2777 4 роки тому

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

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +1

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

    • @priyalpradhan2777
      @priyalpradhan2777 4 роки тому

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

  • @priyalpradhan2777
    @priyalpradhan2777 4 роки тому

    What course should an aspiring consultant take up?

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому +2

      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
      @hmcustomerservice522 3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @minjun87
    @minjun87 3 роки тому

    what do you mean by "workday consultant"??

  • @bellisma1927
    @bellisma1927 4 роки тому

    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
      @independentconsultant  4 роки тому

      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
    @brettweerasooriya3776 3 роки тому

    What was your degree?

  • @akshat3825
    @akshat3825 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jackboomsma3945
    @jackboomsma3945 4 роки тому

    You spelled self-reflection wrong bru

  • @haridasvarya4783
    @haridasvarya4783 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @kmanrox
    @kmanrox 3 роки тому

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

  • @sylvesterkh9570
    @sylvesterkh9570 4 роки тому +1

    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

  • @alwia6822
    @alwia6822 3 роки тому

    I’m wondering Why is a channel like yours not popular yet?
    Never stop mahdi you are the BEST ↖️

  • @cheesegrillz
    @cheesegrillz 2 роки тому

    PwC to DXC is a clear downgrade.