Answering Engineers’ Common Questions About Management Consulting (Q&A) [Video]

Ready for a career shift?

Chemical engineers Simran and Tolu transitioned from industry roles in process engineering and manufacturing to thriving careers in management consulting! In this rapid-fire Q&A, they answer 3 key questions each to shed light on:

▪︎Transferable skills that make engineers strong consulting candidates
▪︎The application process for consulting gigs (with resources!)
▪︎Adapting to a new work environment

Thinking of making a similar move? This episode is packed with valuable insights! Click to watch and learn how Simran and Tolu leveraged their engineering backgrounds to succeed in consulting
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▪︎Resources mentioned:
https://www.caseinterview.com/?inf_contact_key=6a649ab96230fce4d7a6bb9e624139e477d75848d7ff8d3341d4a7b830f3d09d
https://www.preplounge.com/en
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▪︎Connect with Simran
LinkedIn: / simran-mohnani
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▪︎Connect with Tolu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolulope-osobu-ceng-micheme-8231063a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 What piqued your interest in Consulting
01:47 What do you think are the biggest strengths that Engineers have that make them valuable assets in Consulting
03:15 For aspiring Consultants, share 3 practical steps you took to transition into Consulting
05:26 What is one skill you have found crucial to learn/refine in the world of consulting?
06:48 What’s one challenge you faced and how did you navigate it?
08:00 Can you share an example from your projects, when a company leveraged technology to improve their operations?