Was learning some AI/ML and realized how I gave completely false and BS perspective on the same topic to one of the T2 partners and passed the interview with great feedback. Confidence is all that matters folks!

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AKA why tech companies definitely don't respect consultants and their fingerpainting degrees

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No one really knows what AI/ML or Big Data really means outside pure tech people.

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Which is why I'm learning it now to differentiate myself at work from all the type A folks

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I worked on several AI/ML cases without having much of a clue beyond the couple of buzzwords I know. The key thing clients want to see is how will this sell and where. They dont need you to explain them the technical aspects

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Tbh the only “skill” consultants have is confidence. Starting to feel like this entire industry is BS

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This industry is an insurance policy for industry stakeholders - think of the fees as a premium. Or do folks truly believe that industry leadership needs the advice of 20-something-year-old knowitalls?

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