I actually really like working jr/intermediate roles in the analytics consulting space but I'm aware that I lack good oratory and sales skills. Do you think I can still make it far in consulting?

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Honestly? No. The best ICs in consulting are the least successful. Partners that can’t open a PDF will do better than them simply because they know “exec speak” and how to pitch. Many partners selling in analytics don’t even have a clue what they’re talking about. Selling and doing are completely different skill sets, and selling pays better

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Selling does! That's why I wish I was better on the oratory front. Anyway, thanks for your honest response.

If you aren’t able to develop those skills: then no. But don’t assume you can’t. Push yourself into uncomfortable territory

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Wow okay, thanks for being honest. I will try and do that.

You can make it 'far', but you likely will never make partner/partner equivalents. Best option if you are money motivated and want to be a high level IC is to pivot to industry. Specifically a company that has IC/Manager parallel career paths.

But also, these are absolutely skills you can work on. Not everyone is born a charismatic god, most of us have to work for it. Don't think you're stuck never being able to sell or communicate well, it's a learned skill.

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Your response is so detailed and helpful. Will hold on to everything you said.

If you can start getting comfortable learning those skills yes

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That's true. I guess I should push harder in believing in myself

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