Hello,
I have two sets of questions for experienced consultants:
1. Do you have any advice for us new MBB joiners in these WFH settings? Do you have some suggestion on equipment to invest in? And what about skills to develop in order to bond with colleagues and make us visible in front of the hierarchy?
2. How much impact do you think this shock will have on how consultants work in the long term? Will we have the chance to go back at travelling etc. or, as the business is still running, this will become the new normal, totally changing the experience for the next generations of consultants?
These questions come from the fact that I've just received an offer to start an internship in an MBB in Italy, from June. I'm about to graduate this summer, but I have almost 2 years of professional experiences pre-graduation (and pre-covid). Now that I'm freed from the preparation, I'm reflecting on these, and I must admit that I apprehend a little bit about the impact that remote will have on the overall experience and job. One of the main reasons why I chose management consulting is the relational side of the job. I'm stimulated and energized when I work in teams of exceptional people. I'm also an extrovert person that likes to share positive vibes in a working space. Any suggestion on how to keep performing and positively working from home is more than welcome!
Thanks