McKenna Begin
Human Capital Consultant
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
In college, had a summer internship at an ad agency. Loved it, but it was hard to get in industry
Went to a career fair in college with a friend and met recent grads working for Deloitte
Applied on a whim, was hired, and started on a project that was just not for me
Worked hard and figured out what I wanted. Now have projects I love that let me travel!
Education
High School
Douglas Freeman High School
Douglas Freeman High School
Career
Human Capital Consultant
I help agencies and nonprofits develop strategic solutions to their biggest challenges.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Travel
Government
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
I check my email first thing in the morning, around 7:30am. After a big cup of coffee, I'm ready for my day. I get settled in from around 8:30-9:30am, and then I'm in meetings, on calls, or creating materials for my client for the rest of the day, until around 5:30pm. These days, it's likely that I'll go to New York to work side-by-side with my client for 2-3 days per week.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Learn to write clearly and convey your thoughts articulately. Recruiters are first drawn to students' ability to communicate - and this continues for interviewers, managers, etc. Be confident and know that you have something to offer, whether it's your social media prowess, passion for climate change awareness, extensive travel experience, etc.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
""There is no money in advertising. You'll learn the same things in consulting and make more money.""
