Best and honest suggestions to Advisory/ Consulting newbie? I'm fresh out from school 🙏

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Keep your resume updated, and be ready to jump ship at all times. This industry is brutal, at the end of the day everyone is looking out for their own best interest

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If traveling, keep airline and hotels consistent

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Attention to detail, willingness to be staffed on any role on any project in any practice, develop a reputation for not only delivering great work for your clients but also for any BD / PD initiative you find yourself in

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Network. Most understated skill.

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As has been stated on other threads earlier, two words of wisdom for any newbie - LUBE UP

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