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Dr. Theresa Wang, consultant at Boston Consulting Group
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Wang, consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of consulting, offering a firsthand account of what it's like to navigate this dynamic job. Dr. Wang guides us through her career journey and shares practical tips and empowering lessons drawn from her own experiences.
Whether you're contemplating a career in consulting or seeking guidance on your existing path, Theresa's insights offer practical and helpful perspectives.
“You shape your own path, even if it is not completely obvious how the shape is”
“I also really like the slogan dream, dare, do. Especially after your PhD, the world is wide open for you - you can try a job, you can see if it works for you. If it does, great! If it doesn't, you have new info and can move on, also great! I've seen people be petrified by wanting to choose the right thing whereas the right thing to do is to simply choose.”
“If you decide that you want to do consulting, I would dedicate quite a bit of time to practicing for the interview, both the personal fit part but also the case interview. Again, lots of resources on the internet - I would make sure you feel comfortable with the format before going to interviews!”
“I think knowing in which environment you thrive is very important”
Connect with Theresa
Theresa’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jue-theresa-wang/
Time points:
00:38 Introducing Dr. Theresa Wang
01:47 Theresa’s motivation to do a PhD and her PhD journey
06:33 How Theresa decided her next steps after her PhD + learn about Graduate Consulting Club
11:53 Which transferable skills did Theresa gain in the PhD in order to succeed in consulting?
14:25 Theresa’s role as a consultant at BCG
21:55 “Roses and thorns” as a consultant
26:22 Career ladder in consulting
27:42 “5-year-planner” or “go with the flow”?
30:07 Theresa’s piece of career advice
31:39 What can help early-career scientists decide on a career choice?
33:22 Which kind of profile BCG /consulting firms are looking for?
35:47 How can people connect with you?
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By Dr_WhatNowIn this episode, Dr. Theresa Wang, consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of consulting, offering a firsthand account of what it's like to navigate this dynamic job. Dr. Wang guides us through her career journey and shares practical tips and empowering lessons drawn from her own experiences.
Whether you're contemplating a career in consulting or seeking guidance on your existing path, Theresa's insights offer practical and helpful perspectives.
“You shape your own path, even if it is not completely obvious how the shape is”
“I also really like the slogan dream, dare, do. Especially after your PhD, the world is wide open for you - you can try a job, you can see if it works for you. If it does, great! If it doesn't, you have new info and can move on, also great! I've seen people be petrified by wanting to choose the right thing whereas the right thing to do is to simply choose.”
“If you decide that you want to do consulting, I would dedicate quite a bit of time to practicing for the interview, both the personal fit part but also the case interview. Again, lots of resources on the internet - I would make sure you feel comfortable with the format before going to interviews!”
“I think knowing in which environment you thrive is very important”
Connect with Theresa
Theresa’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jue-theresa-wang/
Time points:
00:38 Introducing Dr. Theresa Wang
01:47 Theresa’s motivation to do a PhD and her PhD journey
06:33 How Theresa decided her next steps after her PhD + learn about Graduate Consulting Club
11:53 Which transferable skills did Theresa gain in the PhD in order to succeed in consulting?
14:25 Theresa’s role as a consultant at BCG
21:55 “Roses and thorns” as a consultant
26:22 Career ladder in consulting
27:42 “5-year-planner” or “go with the flow”?
30:07 Theresa’s piece of career advice
31:39 What can help early-career scientists decide on a career choice?
33:22 Which kind of profile BCG /consulting firms are looking for?
35:47 How can people connect with you?