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As an ADC applying this summer for 2022 start, I haven’t gotten a chance to connect with any L.E.K. Consulting members and I really want to get to know the company better before moving on with my application. Any L.E.K. Consulting fish out there willing to spare a few minutes to chat about their work, the company, the culture etc? Thanks!
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I am a graduating student who just got offered 65k for a solution analyst role at Deloitte USDC (Data Engineering Focus). From reading previous posts it seems to be a lot of negative thoughts surrounding the USDC, but straight out of college is this a good opportunity?
I'm looking to gain as much experience as possible out of college in an IT role and wondering what exit opportunities may be in place a year or two down the road if there is little/slow progression.
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At my club we did real projects which was a huge advantage when I finally did start working in consulting. I was actually shocked at how much better I was presenting, making slides, and understanding project format. That being said, if you’re from a non-target school, being competent is no guarantee of anything. You will have to hustle a bit for referrals etc and what non target schools often lack is early casing infrastructure that established feeder schools have. So I guess focus on getting your foot in the door and kill your case interviews .
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You need to get companies on your campus. This can be through micro projects or fostering relationships to build out a case book. End of the day getting firms on campus is what matters. Outside of that your club members need to be prepped with good materials and curriculum.
Success on the job is w.e. because a good education and attitude can get you up to speed on anything they throw at you.
Seconding that you need companies on your campus. In addition to micro cases and practice and all that, so much of landing positions these days is about your network. Interacting with the companies that will be hiring upon graduation is clutch.