Consultancy

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"After finishing my masters in Environmental Economics at the University of York I found a job with a small company that specialises in economic consulting. I have had hands on experience in a number of high profile projects and since I am the only environmental economist on the team I get to work on all the environmental projects which is great experience. I think the most important thing is that I work in a team where my expertise is appreciated  and where I am encouraged to give my input and my opinions are respected. I would encourage new graduates to focus more attention on the work environment than on the pay, a good first job should give you the self confidence to go on and do greater things with your career."

JANA, UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

"Having left University not knowing exactly which industry I wanted to enter, I was initially unsure as to where to apply. I decided upon a career in consulting due to the potential exposure to a diverse client portfolio that only working for a consultancy firm could bring. My degree was in Engineering and having secured a place on the graduate scheme of an international information technology services company, I have been able to put to use all technical, managerial and operational elements of my degree knowledge.

The IT industry particularly, underpins almost every aspect of the world's economy and every major business operating in any country on a macro and micro scale. Having also been involved in projects in the financial, engineering and enterprise sectors I now find myself with a rounded knowledge of a number of industries and as a result even more equipped with the knowledge and more importantly, industry experience to move my career onto the next level.

You will always get what you put in from any role and it is important to ask questions and make contacts from the start and my role has been no different. Working as a graduate for a consultancy company has brought new challenges every day. Whether that is that the clients managed IT services have suffered an electronic attack and they need the issue resolved, or whether that is the client looking for long or short term strategic, operational or managerial advice on how to run their business; there is always the drive that what you do has real benefits for the client.

If you want a career that will not only allow you to make visible differences but also challenge you to do all of this then consulting should definitely be considered."

 

WILLIAM, UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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