Hi All,

I joined a consulting firm few months ago after MBA. Before that, I worked in industry for more than 5 years. Being an international student, I am still struggling to adjust to culture here. I feel overwhelmed and developed imposter syndrome. Although, the quality of my work is good, I am not able to communicate and even answer basic questions properly. I always live under fear of getting fired or doing major goof up. Can someone who felt this way help how to overcome this feeling?

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Try public speaking outside of work.

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Consulting preys on insecure overachievers.

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Find a mentor ASAP

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So that’s a problem. That’s what mentors are for. You don’t need to tell them everything but they’re there to help. You also don’t need to find someone within your firm.

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That depends if it is just a feeling or you legit have a communication problem.

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I think I do have oral communication problem since English is not my first language!

Find a sponsor!

Why will someone want to be my sponsor? I do not know many people in firm yet and do not want to overexpose myself in front of those I know since we are in same team! Any guidance on how to identify sponsor?

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