I will join a tier-2 in a month. What should I prepare and how can I perform well in the first 100 days?
I will join a tier-2 in a month. What should I prepare and how can I perform well in the first 100 days?
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Hi there,
Congratulations and good luck!
First: Read the 25 tips in my consulting handbook here: https://www.spencertom.com/2018/01/14/consulting-survival-guide/
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Second: In terms of things you can learn/do to prepare beforehand:
1) Daily Reading
- The Economist, The Financial Times, BCG/Mskinsey Insights
2) Industry deep-dives
- Learn, in-depth, how the industries/companies your office advises, work. (PM me for an industry overview template)
3) Analytics tools
- Alteryx, Tableau, etc.
4) Excel
5) Powerpoint
- Best practices/standards
- Different layouts
- Quickly editing/updating slides
- Thinking in PowerPoint
6) Presentation skills / sharp communication
- There are some online/virtual classes for this
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Third: In terms of doing well in your role when you're there:
1) Understand the context/prompt (what role are you in, what company, who's watching, etc.)
2) Understand the objective (what, specifically, is expected from you...both day to day, and in your overall career progression)
3) Quickly process information, and focus on what's important - Take a lot of information and the unknown, find the most logical path, and focus on that.
4) Be comfortable with the unknown, and learn to brainstorm - think/speak like an expert without being one
In summary, there will always be a flood of information, expectations, competition etc. and not enough time. Find out which ones matter when. (i.e. be visibile and focus efforts on the things that people care about)
Earn Respect: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/as-a-new-joiner-how-to-earn-seniors-respect-instead-of-being-too-obedient-7006
Navigate Effectively through politics: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-navigate-through-office-politics-as-a-new-joiner-7016
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Fourth: Here are some great prior Q&As for you!
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-hard-is-it-to-excel-in-top-consulting-firms-6762
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Nice, congrats! Your question has been answered before in the forum. Please search the forum.
Example thread: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-be-prepared-to-start-new-role-in-one-month-6947
In terms of performing well in the first 100 days, here's my tips:
- Say YES a lot and be visible. Get involved in as many conversations, proposal/pitch/internal work as you can if you have some bench time; otherwise full power for the client work they put you on. Show a can do attitude and open mindedness
- Prepare your introduction/pitch statements for senior people in the firm and for clients
- Have plenty of 1-2-1 convos with peers, senior managers/directors/partners; figure out the culture, whos-who
- Understand your performance priorities for the year, align with your manager
Good luck!
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Hello there!
In addition to what's been said above, you could find a coach to help you with the right strategies and insights.
PrepLounge's experts will be glad to help.
Cheers,
GB
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