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As a student who is going to be a tech consultant next year, it’s really helpful to watch your excellent explanation for this industry! Cannot wait to watch more and give likes for your kindness.
Thank you so much for your support! I hope I can create more content to help you even more! Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions. That’s actually how I come up with video ideas!
This was a very informative and helpful video! I recently accepted an offer with Accenture as a tech consultant in their TDP, so this helped me educate myself.
Did you learn anything new? Comment down below what else you would like to learn about tech consulting, and I’ll make sure to cover them in future videos!
Absolutely true. Having done tech consulting for 7 years, I can totally relate to pros and cons. One thing I want to add, technical consulting does not directly provide you a easy exit path from the technology itself. You need to learn another technology or you need to change into another vertical like business or marketing, and a lot of recruiters are not welcoming of this. But you can always change that, with how you project yourself. My two cents.
I can totally see that! I think it’s also how you position yourself and what kind of roles you go for. For me, if I were to exit, I would go for product management. Not exactly “techie” but it is very similar to what I already do! However, if you have certifications and whatnot, you may always get recruiters hunting you down for that specific technology even if you try to pivot out, haha. That’s when I see learning a new technology can help best.
I am currently an implementation project manager and I have been thinking about getting into technology consulting. This video was inspiring. Also, I resonated with the cat sitting. I had to hire a babysitter when I was onsite at a job for 2 weeks.
I’m glad you found this video inspiring! It’s definitely not easy having pets or kids when you’re a consultant, but having a partner or even roommate does help!
Apprenticeship programs are an excellent way to break into the field! I even have a video about the Accenture apprenticeship program! Mari Taksa: Her Experience with the Accenture Apprenticeship Program | WOMEN OF INSPIRATION th-cam.com/video/dbk6r96x-xk/w-d-xo.html
Christine! I love how transparent you are. You are such a sweet, welcoming person. What would you consider the best skills you've gained so far on the job? Also, do you think Six Sigma or other project management skill verifications would be good additions to building your resume for consulting?
Hey Oriana! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! ❤️ Six Sigma would help in management consulting, but what kinds of project management skill verifications did you mean? Like Scrum certification? Those always help, but if you meant the PMP certifications, that only really helps if you aim to become a project manager role. Doesn’t hurt though, and it’s one way to stand out!
I'm new to tech consulting, working with a software called Anaplan. To be honest the reason why I choose this field is to break out of my shell. I want to grow professionally and personally. In this role, I will gain communication/leadership skills and that's something I lacked. I'm 3 days in and I hope this career will be fruitful and something I will enjoy.
The video is amazing 🤩 everything you’re describing is leaving me really inspired. I’m interviewing at two consultancy companies right might as a software engineer. I’m right now at a product company and I’m bored to tears and it seems like the variety and expertise is what I’m craving. Subscribed to keep learning more from you ❤️
I’m glad it left you inspired! Consulting may he just the thing for you to stay curious and stimulated! I think with your background, it may be pretty easy to transition too! Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck with those interviews!
Here from SAN! Thank you so much for this informative video. I am a rising junior in undergrad interested in consulting and I was confused about the difference between tech and strategy consulting. You explained tech consulting so clearly here and cleared up my confusion. I am looking forward to your other videos!
Thank you so much, and glad that cleared it up! I had very similar questions to before I started, and that’s what really helped drove what I was saying!
Hey Christine, I loved watching this video and getting a better idea of what tech consulting is like. I am currently getting my Masters in Business and Technology (online) and have been searching for internship or job opportunities in tech consulting. I am also looking at roles in NYC and would love to connect with you!
As a technology consultant for SAP I can totally confirm everything you said. Even big player companies often don’t have the necessary certifications on their employees to patch systems. For example a Data migration (DMO) to another system level and different database. Companies just don’t have the knowledge and capacities
Thank you so much for doing this video and this is what I've been searching for! I have been exploring my career path and looking into the tech consulting industry. However, I do not have much knowledge about what a tech consultant really does and how can I possibly prepare myself for it. This video does a great job at explaining and it's right on the spot! I really hope to see more videos on how could one prepare themselves for a tech consulting job!
Thank you, and I’m glad you found it helpful! Make sure to join the Technology Consulting Community FB group as well to meet other current and aspiring tech consultants! techconsultingcommunity.com/
It’s very important to have solutions and have integrity bro go the extra mile with clients that spend the money it’s valuable skill and thinking on your feet even if they are in the air. Also don’t take more than you can do or assign tasks. It’s very important to know all the best engineers and scientists and get some type of buzz going that attracts clientele to your magnetic skills , pay much attention to detail not to the point where it’s useless , do your best
I 100% agree! Great points and for any one who could be interested in learning about tech consulting before pursuing, I think they would get a lot of value from your input on these comments!
Hey there, I am Hung. I used to work in tech consulting for a boutique firm. I want to connect with you to seek your experience at Accenture. I'm looking forward to your next video and chatting with you.
hey Christine, i wanted to say thank you for your wonderful channel. i am a woman in tech who comes from a conservative family.. that most definitely did not approve of my degree or career choice. I’m very new to this and it’s hard to maintain balance in my life - pressure from the company, pressure from family, it’s a lot. your videos give me hope 💗✨
I’m so glad my videos help! Unfortunately, I also come from a conservative family myself and they don’t even support me getting a job in tech consulting because it’s male dominated and all the travel “isn’t good for a woman.” But you have to push through and prove them wrong! That’s actually one of my biggest drivers of motivation and one of the main reasons why I started my TH-cam channel is to tell my story and help others like you know it’s possible!
Christine Wong oh no! I’m so sorry to hear! You’re an inspiration 🥺 it hurts when you aren’t viewed as the same. I started my job and immediately saw TH-cam filled with complaints about consulting but I desperately want to try to make it work. I love exercise and sleep.. and having a social life is nice too! Thank you again can’t wait to tune in for more content!!
@@blueberry_salsa8758 Thank you for your support! Unfortunately, “bad experiences” do well on TH-cam because people tend to engage with those videos more and click on them more so they get boosted in the algorithm much more. Just like how you will be more likely to want to watch a video on “Why you should NOT get a cat” vs. “Why you SHOULD get a cat.” Tons of people have positive experiences, just the negative ones shout more to people.
Thank you so much for your videos, I got an offer not long ago from accenture and your videos definitely helped me taking the best decision, I'm very excited.
Hey guys! Check out my Work Week in My Life as a Tech Consultant to learn more about how my job is on a day to day basis! I know this is a long vlog, but I put in an educational segment every day as well for you to learn exactly how it is as a tech consultant. I talk about how a work week in technology consulting is like (in quarantine or working from home), what to expect, and the life that comes around it! Each day will cover each of these segments: how to stand out in a client call as an entry level, how are we and Accenture dealing with COVID-19 Quarantine, work life balance in consulting, differences (and skills needed) in Technology Consulting vs. Management or Strategy Consulting, and lastly, career counselors and performance achievement at Accenture or in the consulting industry. th-cam.com/video/6EhB1A0pqj0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much Christine! I'm a final year BBA student from HK, hoping to get into Accenture as a tech consultant. Your videos are super useful, hope to connect with you on Linkedin :)
It can vary so much! If you’re going for tech consulting, it might be lower than strategy consulting but even the firm matters too. Tech consulting could be higher starting pay at a big firm than strategy consulting in a smaller lesser-known firm. Region matters a lot too because salary does differ even from city to city. What type of consulting are you looking for and what region? I would start from there. Plus, how many years of experience? Sometimes with masters, you don’t get it immediately after ungrad but you get it a few years after, so that has to be factored in too! Copied and pasted. You wrote the comment in the salary video! I never heard of emergency consulting before. Could you elaborate more?
Tech Consulting is actually kinda cool. I mostly focus on VoIP security and pays pretty well because Telecom is a tough tech to deal with and very few security consultants are out there.
Great video thanks for sharing. I have been in Healthcare IT management for 16 years and am thinking of doing some independent consulting, I have hired and worked with lots of consultants but never been on myself. Thanks for the advice some good points to consider.
There are still tech consulting jobs that require very little travelling! I did an internship in those that only needed me onsite for presentation of interim and final deliverables, so that can be literally just two times a year! Typically the more technical the less travel. If so more functional technology consulting (what I do), there is a lot more traveling and management and strategy consulting even more.
Actually a lot of tech consulting gigs allow you to work from home, so it’s even a better job for homebodies than a normal office job. 😂 Believe it or not there are more introverts in tech consulting than other consulting disciplines because tech is filled with nerds but also the nature of working from home.
Honestly there really is no big difference, but there may be a slight change in policy due to the pandemic on traveling, so I would ask them directly. Some are pushing less travel than before because clients are realizing you can do many things remotely, some give you an OPTION of traveling but won’t force you to.
It sound very interesting although I’m not out of college , I have twenty years in the tech industry . I like tech strategy , I’m currently been in research and development as an analog circuit designer and invent some neat devices that make sound and visuals. Out of tubes and solid state micro electronics and semiconductors. I used to be a government communications installer at xerox about 14 years ago and do sound design I have a very valuable knowledge field . I’m average at business and this is interesting. I could do this
You definitely could! That’s a lot of valuable skills and knowledge you could use like your technical skills and industry knowledge! Tech consulting could be great too in exploring other fields of tech if you’re interested!
Hi Christine! I’m also at Accenture as a Sr. analyst right now in Technology. I’m in the ServiceNow practice based in NorCal maybe we can connect one day! Appreciate your content!
If you have a project that requires air travel (and you still can go for trains too if possible!), I’m pretty sure there is medication for plane travel sickness!
Hi Christine, I have to give you 1000 out of 100 for this video. This video is just perfect that it answered a ton of my questions in 17 mins, really the next level than what I have searched for from internet. I really like your introduction of what tech consulting is and pros and cons of it. I have a question: when you were being interviewed, would they ask you a lot of questions about what industries you wanted to focus on. Because I am honing on my business and data analytics skills now, but I really do not have a specific industry in mind. Would they care about if you have a specific industry to go in or not? Also, would they ask you about your insights into a specific industry like you have to read news or follow up on an industry to learn more about it beforehand? Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you learned a lot out of this video! I was also upset when I tried to get into the field myself and there were no resources out there. When I reached out to people, even for that, they didn’t give me an in depth response either. To answer your question, you don’t need to focus on an industry at all, but it can be a power play if you want to focus on a hot industry where your skills are needed. This could be healthcare, insurance, financial, government, etc. Definitely read up on current events though, not just tech-related ones. It’s key for the interviews, and also great to see where you may have an opportunity to pursue. If you go for a boutique firm, chances are there are industries they do focus on as they don’t usually span against all industries. For those, it’s crucial to know about those industries. If you’re going in for data analytics, understanding the type of data and problems the industry has can give you a competitive edge.
@@ChristineWong Thank you so much! This is so helpful, and I also asked for a connection on LinkedIn lol. I might ask you more questions on LinkedIn haha, but I really appreciate your response here! Thanks!
Hi Christine! Thank you for the fantastic videos you make, I appreciate it. I stumbled on your content when I resigned from my job and was looking to attain something higher and better in IT. I like the idea of going into Tech Consulting with my knowledge as a cloud and M365 support for Microsoft in a company in Nigeria. I will like to be part of Accenture, any assistance will be appreciated.
I’m glad my content helped you! Tech consulting does sound like a logical and reasonable approach! You should start by networking with anyone at Accenture based in Nigeria (I’m assuming that’s where you’re currently at) and see what are they looking or recruiting for locally. Constantly upskilling and learning is also a big part and can make you very marketable as well (which you would find out through networking with the local office)! You’ll also need client facing skills and it sounds like your previous role has you covered there.
I will! I wanted to set up some videos for the foundation on tech consulting, but talking about Workday (and specifically Fins) is definitely on the horizon!
I have a sister who works at Accenture and I think the same position as you. I am graduating in February and would love to work at Accenture. I have been learning how to program the last several months and I know Java, JavaScript HTML & CSS, but have a degree in Political Science. I did take a lot of technical courses in college like Physics, Chem1&2, calculus1&2 and many more. My goal was to be well rounded in college even if I was taking a non-technical degree. My sister told me to give her my resume but I am hesitant because it seems like nepotism lol. By the time I graduate in February I hope be fully competent programmer, I don't know if that will boost my chances of land a job at Accenture.
Well rounded is exactly what recruiters like to see from consultants! I would give in your resume and ignore any feelings you have towards nepotism. You guys might not even ever work on the same project or even in the same area anyways. Any connection would help!
This is amazing content and informative! I’m actually looking to have a career change and was already going towards the technology field. Can we speak further about an opportunity to learn more?
Is making TH-cam videos considered moonlighting within multinational corporations? What's the typical reaction from your managers or HR when they uncover your involvement in video creation?
I’m not sure if it’s considered moonlighting, but before I actually created content, I spoke to Accenture’s marketing and legal teams after guidance from my manager and director and got their blessings and learned of the restrictions before starting! And for Google, I actually had it as one of my resume experiences and even used it during the interview too so everyone was fully aware while I was recruited.
Thank you! I actually have a lot of resources in my Technology Consulting Community FB group. facebook.com/groups/techconsulting/ Under Case Interview (OFFICIAL) post topic, it’ll have a post on resources. As for the think quickly did you mean thinking on your feet?
It really depends on what you are currently good at and comfortable with, but for me, it helped a lot pushing my boundaries and forcing myself to go to networking events where I had no idea what to expect. This forced me to know what to talk about on the spot with strangers and how to pivot. It’s also very important to always stay level headed and present but know how to stall. I always ask clarifying questions as I’m thinking to come up with a response. Just like how many people go “that’s a very good question!” 😂 So ultimately it comes with experience and forcing yourself in uncomfortable situations. I am an introvert so even being in crowds or talking to strangers felt very intimidating before college and then in college I forced myself in those situations as much as possible. Now I’m comfortable with it!
Great video, subscribed! I majoried in MIS and have plans to switch into a technology consulting role and this video really helped me learn more about the field. Question if you may answer in a future video/comment: How should one prepare for an interview for a tech consultant? What kind of 'hot skill' have clients looking for? How has covid19 affected your role/tasks/ and over field? From a curious monkey, Thank you 😊
Thank you! I appreciate it! I’m definitely going over my hiring process at Accenture, so that will also go over how I prepared for the interview! Regarding Covid-19, other than not going onsite anymore, we’ve have always been virtual when not onsite, but when the client goes virtual due to the nature of some of the work we do, we’ve lost productivity. Go-lives can get pushed, projects get extended or cut, funding could get cut, but so far we haven’t been affected much. I have a video coming out this week on work week in my life as a tech consultant quarantine edition, so that would be great for you to watch!
I might do a video soon on walking through my actual job as a Workday Financials Technology Consultant. Is that something you would be interested in? Also feel free to reach out to learn more on LinkedIn!
Hi! Thank you for giving us a good content!! I’m a Japanese. Currently looking for a job in Accenture. In Japan, we don’t need a degree in technology-related subjects. I think it’s wired. How about in your country??
You don't need a tech-related degree, but experience and skills in tech is what you need the most whether it be a portfolio, internships, freelance/contracting work, pro bono consulting, this all helps!
Great questions! I haven’t traveled at all actually, but I definitely know people have been traveling. Definitely not as much as before, but only when it’s critical work.
You definitely can! Sorry for getting to your comment only now! You can even get an M.S. degree in a technical field, but an MBA is only really valuable for strategy consulting.
Thanks for your informative video! One question I have: you mentioned about the flexibility of tech consulting roles, like switching from data analytics to web design. However, aren't companies hiring consultants for their specialized expertise? Like the workday software you mentioned. If a consultant is switching between areas (or joining a consulting firm as a fresh grad), how can he or she persuade the client they are worth it? And do consulting firms provide training for fresh grads or junior employees for that reason? Thanks!
Usually entry level roles you can but even if you’re an experienced hire you can jump around with the skillset. I had a friend go in for workday integrations and then moved over to AWS and another as a technology consultant move to management consulting. As long as you network, do training, and get certifications, you can! I actually do have a video on “imposter syndrome.” You don’t REALLY have to prove the client you’re worth it but rather just make sure you maintain professionalism and constantly learn and adapt. If you’re certified, you already know more than a typical average person.
As for training, most do provide training and almost have an unlimited training budget (I have over 10 certifications under my belt), but smaller or boutique firms may not and only give you training on an as needed basis through project demand.
What skills are required to get into Accenture Technology Consulting as an Analyst ? What programming and soft skills are required like Excel, Python ?
I was a business major at Boston University concentrating in finance, management information systems, and strategy. Throughout my college years I had both business and tech internships, using my prior or internships as leverage to get the next! I go over more in detail here: th-cam.com/video/xLNOZMKPMIE/w-d-xo.html
@@ChristineWong no experience for the moment, I still have about year left where I will learn more about the technical aspect of this major. Do you need to have work experience in order to become a tech consultant? Thank you.
You don’t need experience in tech consulting or consulting. Just ones that have transferable skills and experiences. I recommend you to check out my videos on that to build a story and position your resume and interviews better for it!
Hi there, i really loved ur video, definitely very insightful! I have the opportunity to go into a grad role that is technology consulting with SAP and oracle at a big 4 and was just wondering what your thoughts were on it?
Both are great opportunities! I would choose SAP if you want SAP or potential exposure to the product management/engineering side of it and Oracle at Big 4 if you want the flexibility to get outside of the Oracle practice and try other tech and types of consulting!
@@ChristineWong would you say potential going into a grad role that starts specific (I.e sap and oracle) could potentially be limiting as a starting point. Or has a lot of potential to move around in future?
@@belladanieli9338 I don’t think it’s a limiting point but it definitely does depend on what you’re trying to do. More management consulting and tech strategy roles may be harder to pivot into but within technology or other software, not as hard.
@@yashsrivastava7817 to be honest no. That’s a baseline. Some technical skills and certifications are better, particularly in cloud now due to the huge focus out there. Salesforce, AWS, Workday, etc.
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They don’t have to be. You may be talking about a specific scenario, but I was not a licensed engineer and I was a salaried employee at Accenture. You’re talking about a very specific business model of consulting where you’re more of a contractor as an individual, but in big consulting firms, we have contracts for the teams but our salaries are paid by the firm.
You’re talking about a specific example of independent consulting. I have a podcast episode on this specifically too! th-cam.com/video/ZkXa0PO2pdo/w-d-xo.html
Congrats! I have two videos to discuss this! One on those of projects within a lifecycle and one in the project stages within a project! th-cam.com/video/0xWVM-fXTHs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/TjB_0YeV0S0/w-d-xo.html
Hey Christine, super helpful video. I'm very interested to know for entry-level position in Tech Consulting, is it better to specialized in one technology with deep knowledge or is it better to touch the tip of iceberg of a variety of Technologies (such as Cloud, Data mining tools-R,Python, PowerBI/Tableau, and of course workday/ServiceNow/SAP etc...)? Which one would Tech consulting firms prefer? Many thanks!
Hey Ferdi! Try checking out my video here! th-cam.com/video/qahLwj6ST-c/w-d-xo.html It focuses on what skills and certifications you should get to stand out. Honestly, as an entry level they don’t expect much, but they DEFINITELY want you to have some kind of tech background even if it might not be coding. It’s key to also stay up to date with tech trends. It also depends on which firm you are interested in because some are more specialized like Accenture and Capgemini on all these techs and if you go for Big 4, less so.
transition from doing data analytics to web design? Either one of them takes years of training and a solid foundation of technical skills. How do you just switch like that?
Both are hot skills and do have free training bootcamps online. You can get started with freelance work on local businesses for now to build a portfolio as web design is one of those that need to have a portfolio: you can then use this portfolio to get more official gigs and then eventually jobs. Please let me know if this helps! Web design is one of those that most people don’t go to school for but mostly get through experience on hitting the ground running!
@@ChristineWong congratulations. I have experience in implementing freshdesk/freshservice. I’ve been researching on how to find clients and bid for contracts. Any ideas you could share on contract biding for IT projects
I actually interviewed Amanda Wright on my podcast that talked about her experience being and helping other independent consultants! It could be a good resource for you! I don’t have experience bidding for contracts and finding clients but you can work with recruiters or your current network to start. Amanda Wright: Big 4 Consulting to Independent Consulting | WOMEN OF INSPIRATION th-cam.com/video/ZkXa0PO2pdo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the explanation! It did broaden my knowledge on the pros and cons of consulting, especially the travel part. Minor question: Have you done any work with companies in the health industry, or knew if they do hire consulting firms? I'm studying science so I'm wondering if there is even a consulting sector in science, especially biology.
Thank you! I have worked with the biotech/pharma industry (closest I had to healthcare), but healthcare industry definitely does hire consultants. They will tend to be longer term and bigger projects since it is the healthcare industry after all, but it definitely exists! If you’re interested in technology consulting, definitely find experience in tech (see this video here: th-cam.com/video/KgNyfSo9JBo/w-d-xo.html), but otherwise you might need to go through the management consulting route to a healthcare focused firm or find some business experience if you want a bigger generalist firm.
@@ChristineWong Thanks for the reply! I am actually studying biotechnology right now, so your mention about the biotech/pharma industry interest me a lot! It seems that tech and management consulting are more in demand, perhaps learning about management and finance could be a step in the consulting industry? I'm looking at other aspects of the biotech field, but I just cannot imagine what company would need a biotech consultant 😅
@@aria2928 I work at a consulting/Clinical research firm that would have a lot of opportunities that you'd be interested! Personally, I'm in the drug development space for phase 3 trials. I do consulting and management type of work. Love what I do
My background is that I studied business with concentrations of finance, management information systems, and strategy & Innovations. These two videos might be helpful for you! This one is in education and experience needed to be a tech consultant: th-cam.com/video/KgNyfSo9JBo/w-d-xo.html And the different tracks within tech consulting: th-cam.com/video/H0N7pLzp8TE/w-d-xo.html
You don’t need to be a STEM major, just the experience or skills in any capacity is a good starting point such as an academic project, personal project, portfolio, self learned courses and certifications, or work experience! Depending on the role, they look for different skillsets and experience. My videos above go more in depth!
This is an awesome video! I'm a recent grad who is going into consulting and I love how you explain tech consulting! Hope to connect with you on LinkedIn
Considering the higher requirement, more working hours, and more pressure than normal software engineer, is a typical base salary ($120k per year) too low for a tech consultant?
@@ChristineWong thanks~ Maybe I didn’t ask clearly. My question was why the salary of tech consultant is lower than other engineer jobs? For example, a entry level software engineer in a startup company has $130k every year. In big companies like Amazon, it is even higher. However, a tech consultant usually has a higher requirement, more working hours, and more pressure than software engineers but lower salary. I don’t understand. Do I miss something?
@@billbill7900 that’s an interesting point! You’re not alone in that observation. They look for different skillsets and exercise different skillsets, but also compensation packages are very different too. Sometimes it goes down to how important the role is to the business. In a tech company, a software engineer is the core role that is directly tied to the success of the company. In a consulting firm, it’s not always directly tied and there’s also more overhead being a service to clients rather than direct efforts towards the products. This also means SWEs usually get paid a lot in equity when in consulting, you do not. There are definitely still cases and companies that do pay more on tech consultants than SWEs. When I was talking to some SWE friends while I was at Accenture, about 50% were paid more than me and 50% were paid less than me.
@CaraLuuu functional consulting in terms of the skills and type of work is very similar all across! The big difference is the actual software. The software could influence your relationship with the technical consultants and client counterparts.
@@ChristineWong Omg thank you so much for your prompt response (and accepting my Linkedin invitation to connect💗💗💗) U are the best! P/S: May I ask you more questions after finishing watching other vids on your journey to Google?
Would an electrical and electronic engineer with a focus on say, green energy have a role here? This appears more software - coding based and not really hardware based?
It could be software, hardware, data, or even business related! Anything you can think of in tech. You could also focus on energy industry or on energy tech! There’s so much you can do!
@@ChristineWong Thanks for your reply! I wasn’t expecting there to be a reply. I’ve having a bit of a career crisis and it’s been really stressing me out. I don’t know if the things I’m studying or aim to study further will be helpful in getting what I want. I was going to send you a more detailed PM seeking your further advice, if that’s okay with you.
Hi Christine, I just finished training on implementation of infor sunsystems and now learning how to deploy SAP Business One both as a Technical Consultant, what advice do you have for me? This is a career switch from web design
I was wondering, does it require any IT background especially for fresh grads? Fresh grads with no IT background , is it recommended for them to venture into this field ?
Hi Christine! I am currently in a tech program and we are being asked what area in tech we would like to get into. Would you recommend this to someone who has a bachelors in psychology but no tech work experience?
I’m sorry I didn’t get to this comment earlier! I think you need to show you can do technical work but the entry level program would be best if there is no tech work experience.
Love how informative you were :D this video made me want to get my feet wet in tech consulting. I was wondering though...do you need any specific technical skills to score internships?
They expect you to have some technical skills but not many! Especially as an intern. The most they expect is that you have the soft skills, technical aptitude, and a well rounded background.
To be more specific, they at least expect you to have Excel skills and maybe exposure to programming languages and software. In my current job, I don’t write a single code, though.
Christine Wong thank you so much for clarifying! I have some programming experience and my excel skills are pretty basic. I’ll work on them over the summer then. Also, sent you a LinkedIn invitation to keep in touch! :)) thanks, again!
It can be stressful and it may not be good for someone with a lot of anxiety because there’s a lot of uncertainty and variability with the work we do, however, I am an anxious person and you do figure out ways to do things on your own terms that help you! There’s ways to put order into chaos and you end up being an amazing problem solver and reduce your own stress!
Hi! Do you think that I could apply if I am 26 and I have a master in data science or maybe I could be like overqualified and then they would prefer someone graduated from a Bachelor degree
I actually have a specific video for this on what education you need! th-cam.com/video/KgNyfSo9JBo/w-d-xo.html Then I also have a video on advice depending on what year you’re in university. th-cam.com/video/j059rjjTsHg/w-d-xo.html
is it possible to do without a degree, i read about some people doing this without even having a degree. do most companies just hire from experience and skills?
Check out my two videos here! th-cam.com/video/KgNyfSo9JBo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/qahLwj6ST-c/w-d-xo.html They will help you figure out how to pivot your career the right way to set yourself up for success in consulting!
@@ChristineWong Oh thank you , I have one more question , as I still have around 1-2 months when my job starts, can you suggest any skills or softwares which I should learn in advance which are going to help me in the job?
Deloitte should be able to pay for all of the training and certifications, so no worries there! Just more on preparing and reading up for a new job or for consulting is what you would need now! th-cam.com/play/PLibY-3NAtJvHHVEW4ARIX4u08XgaSgaYF.html This playlist has everything you would need to succeed after the job offer!
Hi currently im into pure consultancy role, want to move to tech consultant , i know react😅. Do u recommend better technology than react like devops or it just fine?
It’s always going to be dependent on what the clients are looking for but devops definitely helps! Blockchain, AI, and cloud are also huge now as well.
@@ChristineWongthanks for the quick reply is tech consultant better than pure consultant in domain like healthcare,finance. Is there any differences in salaries. I just recently got into consultancy.😋
@@vishalvlogs4507 tech consulting will be the future and because of how ingrained tech is in today’s world, management and strategy consulting will include tech too. There is a difference in salary between firms but some firms would not be entirely different from tech vs management or strategy consultants. But keep in mind most strategy consultants do have an MBA so there is a pay gap with the masters degree.
Hi Thanks for the video, I am currently working as Business analyst in telecom domain, looking for Asso.tech consultant roles in finance. can you pls let me know which products I need to focus learning. Also pls let me know if there is a way to communicate and take career consultation with you. Thanks in anticipation...
@@ChristineWong Hey, thanks for your reply. Just though of knowing how well a business analyst can convert himself into consultant role (implementation). Can u suggest any learning in technology packages for making the profile inclined toward consultant??.. thanks in anticipation :)
Thank you so much for this information. My follow up question is. what is the Career progression with salary after the Associate Technology consultant? Cheers samuel.O
You should check out my video here on how I broke down consulting salaries and compensation! th-cam.com/video/qJqGuKLYZVc/w-d-xo.html The salary does differ on private vs. public firms, location of the job, and other compensation elements. Salary is just a tiny part of it. But the trend is that it goes up! In the US, it does pay pretty well but it’s also relative to small vs. big vs. boutique firms. Even how desirable your skills, certifications and experiences are!
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As a student who is going to be a tech consultant next year, it’s really helpful to watch your excellent explanation for this industry! Cannot wait to watch more and give likes for your kindness.
Thank you so much for your support! I hope I can create more content to help you even more! Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions. That’s actually how I come up with video ideas!
This was a very informative and helpful video! I recently accepted an offer with Accenture as a tech consultant in their TDP, so this helped me educate myself.
I’m so glad! Let me know if you have any other questions and be sure to check out my other content to explore other parts of tech consulting!
Did you learn anything new? Comment down below what else you would like to learn about tech consulting, and I’ll make sure to cover them in future videos!
Absolutely true. Having done tech consulting for 7 years, I can totally relate to pros and cons. One thing I want to add, technical consulting does not directly provide you a easy exit path from the technology itself. You need to learn another technology or you need to change into another vertical like business or marketing, and a lot of recruiters are not welcoming of this. But you can always change that, with how you project yourself. My two cents.
I can totally see that! I think it’s also how you position yourself and what kind of roles you go for. For me, if I were to exit, I would go for product management. Not exactly “techie” but it is very similar to what I already do! However, if you have certifications and whatnot, you may always get recruiters hunting you down for that specific technology even if you try to pivot out, haha. That’s when I see learning a new technology can help best.
I am currently an implementation project manager and I have been thinking about getting into technology consulting. This video was inspiring. Also, I resonated with the cat sitting. I had to hire a babysitter when I was onsite at a job for 2 weeks.
I’m glad you found this video inspiring! It’s definitely not easy having pets or kids when you’re a consultant, but having a partner or even roommate does help!
I saw there was an apprenticeship in this field and i have always like tech so i was using this to see if it was good for me!
Apprenticeship programs are an excellent way to break into the field! I even have a video about the Accenture apprenticeship program!
Mari Taksa: Her Experience with the Accenture Apprenticeship Program | WOMEN OF INSPIRATION
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Thank you Christine, All my questions answered in this video🥰
I’m glad this video helped! Thanks for watching!
Christine! I love how transparent you are. You are such a sweet, welcoming person. What would you consider the best skills you've gained so far on the job?
Also, do you think Six Sigma or other project management skill verifications would be good additions to building your resume for consulting?
Hey Oriana! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! ❤️ Six Sigma would help in management consulting, but what kinds of project management skill verifications did you mean? Like Scrum certification? Those always help, but if you meant the PMP certifications, that only really helps if you aim to become a project manager role. Doesn’t hurt though, and it’s one way to stand out!
Nice inputs you give, this is very helpful! Thank you very much
Thank you, and I’m glad you found this helpful!
I'm new to tech consulting, working with a software called Anaplan. To be honest the reason why I choose this field is to break out of my shell. I want to grow professionally and personally. In this role, I will gain communication/leadership skills and that's something I lacked. I'm 3 days in and I hope this career will be fruitful and something I will enjoy.
Good luck! I think you’ll learn a lot and would open a lot of opportunities for you!
The video is amazing 🤩 everything you’re describing is leaving me really inspired. I’m interviewing at two consultancy companies right might as a software engineer. I’m right now at a product company and I’m bored to tears and it seems like the variety and expertise is what I’m craving. Subscribed to keep learning more from you ❤️
I’m glad it left you inspired! Consulting may he just the thing for you to stay curious and stimulated! I think with your background, it may be pretty easy to transition too! Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck with those interviews!
Great content! You did a great job of breaking down the consulting cycle from top to bottom, definitely helped me.
Thank you! That’s the goal!
Here from SAN! Thank you so much for this informative video. I am a rising junior in undergrad interested in consulting and I was confused about the difference between tech and strategy consulting. You explained tech consulting so clearly here and cleared up my confusion. I am looking forward to your other videos!
Thank you so much, and glad that cleared it up! I had very similar questions to before I started, and that’s what really helped drove what I was saying!
Hey Christine, I loved watching this video and getting a better idea of what tech consulting is like. I am currently getting my Masters in Business and Technology (online) and have been searching for internship or job opportunities in tech consulting. I am also looking at roles in NYC and would love to connect with you!
Thank you! I’m glad you like this video! Definitely connect with me over on LinkedIn!
As a technology consultant for SAP I can totally confirm everything you said. Even big player companies often don’t have the necessary certifications on their employees to patch systems. For example a Data migration (DMO) to another system level and different database. Companies just don’t have the knowledge and capacities
Even if they could, it sometimes just isn’t a smart business decision either to hire them all to do this. Thank you sharing your insight!
@Jakob Ro may I ask how did you become a consultant for SAP and what do you specialize in?
Thank you so much for doing this video and this is what I've been searching for! I have been exploring my career path and looking into the tech consulting industry. However, I do not have much knowledge about what a tech consultant really does and how can I possibly prepare myself for it. This video does a great job at explaining and it's right on the spot! I really hope to see more videos on how could one prepare themselves for a tech consulting job!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you learned a lot from it, and make sure to check out my other videos on tech consulting!
great stuff, your video is on top recommendation for advice on tech consulting! great content.
Thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful!
Hi, was researching about Technology Consulting and came across your video. Very informative!
Thank you, and I’m glad you found it helpful! Make sure to join the Technology Consulting Community FB group as well to meet other current and aspiring tech consultants! techconsultingcommunity.com/
Your right with what your saying . I’ve noticed that with my clients and yes you have to follow through and make sure that the client gets the value
Reputation is huge in the consulting industry. We always sing praises about testimonies for future clients!
It’s very important to have solutions and have integrity bro go the extra mile with clients that spend the money it’s valuable skill and thinking on your feet even if they are in the air. Also don’t take more than you can do or assign tasks. It’s very important to know all the best engineers and scientists and get some type of buzz going that attracts clientele to your magnetic skills , pay much attention to detail not to the point where it’s useless , do your best
You almost have to convince people without convincing , some kind of sales strategy that builds a relationship with a perspective client
My phone is always on for clients it’s on 247 but yea choose wisely
I 100% agree! Great points and for any one who could be interested in learning about tech consulting before pursuing, I think they would get a lot of value from your input on these comments!
omg hi I do Workday HCM implementations! This video feels like it was made exactly for me! Thank you :)
Hahahah, small world! Workday is a great space to be in now! And you’re welcome!
Hey there, I am Hung. I used to work in tech consulting for a boutique firm. I want to connect with you to seek your experience at Accenture. I'm looking forward to your next video and chatting with you.
Thank you! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn!
I love your honest and direct take!
Thank you! Glad you liked my approach! I aim to do this the no-bullshit way!
Super insightful video!
I’m glad you found it insightful! Thank you!
thanks for your videos christine!
You’re welcome!
hey Christine, i wanted to say thank you for your wonderful channel. i am a woman in tech who comes from a conservative family.. that most definitely did not approve of my degree or career choice. I’m very new to this and it’s hard to maintain balance in my life - pressure from the company, pressure from family, it’s a lot. your videos give me hope 💗✨
I’m so glad my videos help! Unfortunately, I also come from a conservative family myself and they don’t even support me getting a job in tech consulting because it’s male dominated and all the travel “isn’t good for a woman.” But you have to push through and prove them wrong! That’s actually one of my biggest drivers of motivation and one of the main reasons why I started my TH-cam channel is to tell my story and help others like you know it’s possible!
Christine Wong oh no! I’m so sorry to hear! You’re an inspiration 🥺 it hurts when you aren’t viewed as the same. I started my job and immediately saw TH-cam filled with complaints about consulting but I desperately want to try to make it work. I love exercise and sleep.. and having a social life is nice too! Thank you again can’t wait to tune in for more content!!
@@blueberry_salsa8758 Thank you for your support! Unfortunately, “bad experiences” do well on TH-cam because people tend to engage with those videos more and click on them more so they get boosted in the algorithm much more. Just like how you will be more likely to want to watch a video on “Why you should NOT get a cat” vs. “Why you SHOULD get a cat.” Tons of people have positive experiences, just the negative ones shout more to people.
This video is very insightful. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your videos, I got an offer not long ago from accenture and your videos definitely helped me taking the best decision, I'm very excited.
Congratulations!!! Are you accepting the offer and which office will you be based out of?
@@ChristineWong Thank you! Yes I am accepting the offer, and the office is Berwyn, PA
@@juancastro8073 congrats! Nice, you may actually get some projects in New York then!
Great insights Christine! I didn't think of the different types of consulting, but strategy interests me greatly at the moment!
That’s great! It was hard at first trying to see how to splice it in a way for people to understand, but glad you are where you align!
Hey guys! Check out my Work Week in My Life as a Tech Consultant to learn more about how my job is on a day to day basis!
I know this is a long vlog, but I put in an educational segment every day as well for you to learn exactly how it is as a tech consultant. I talk about how a work week in technology consulting is like (in quarantine or working from home), what to expect, and the life that comes around it! Each day will cover each of these segments: how to stand out in a client call as an entry level, how are we and Accenture dealing with COVID-19 Quarantine, work life balance in consulting, differences (and skills needed) in Technology Consulting vs. Management or Strategy Consulting, and lastly, career counselors and performance achievement at Accenture or in the consulting industry.
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Thanks so much Christine! I'm a final year BBA student from HK, hoping to get into Accenture as a tech consultant. Your videos are super useful, hope to connect with you on Linkedin :)
You’re welcome, and I’m glad you found it super useful! Make sure to join the FB group and you can meet likeminded people and ask more questions!
I couldn’t find the comment you replied me to about the Masters degree. But you ask me which consulting. I was offered Emergency Consulting.
It can vary so much! If you’re going for tech consulting, it might be lower than strategy consulting but even the firm matters too. Tech consulting could be higher starting pay at a big firm than strategy consulting in a smaller lesser-known firm. Region matters a lot too because salary does differ even from city to city. What type of consulting are you looking for and what region? I would start from there. Plus, how many years of experience? Sometimes with masters, you don’t get it immediately after ungrad but you get it a few years after, so that has to be factored in too!
Copied and pasted. You wrote the comment in the salary video! I never heard of emergency consulting before. Could you elaborate more?
Tech Consulting is actually kinda cool. I mostly focus on VoIP security and pays pretty well because Telecom is a tough tech to deal with and very few security consultants are out there.
Haha security consultants are definitely on a rise! Is it something you were considering?
Excellent video . I am interested in a career in the tech industry and this helps a lot
I’m glad! Make sure to join the Facebook group in the link in bio if interested to network with others in tech consulting!
As a user of WD, it sucks. I'd hate to have to consult on it.
Yeah unfortunately, they still have ways to go! They are a leader in Cloud HCM though. Still clunky in my opinion!
Great video thanks for sharing. I have been in Healthcare IT management for 16 years and am thinking of doing some independent consulting, I have hired and worked with lots of consultants but never been on myself. Thanks for the advice some good points to consider.
Thank you and you’re welcome! I’m glad you found this helpful!
ahh i almost went into technology consulting, but i am such a homebody i figured consulting wasn't for me, but this is so informative :)
There are still tech consulting jobs that require very little travelling! I did an internship in those that only needed me onsite for presentation of interim and final deliverables, so that can be literally just two times a year! Typically the more technical the less travel. If so more functional technology consulting (what I do), there is a lot more traveling and management and strategy consulting even more.
Actually a lot of tech consulting gigs allow you to work from home, so it’s even a better job for homebodies than a normal office job. 😂 Believe it or not there are more introverts in tech consulting than other consulting disciplines because tech is filled with nerds but also the nature of working from home.
@@ChristineWong the two firms PWC and EY I interviewed with told me it's a lot of travel. Which ones would you know that require less travel?
Honestly there really is no big difference, but there may be a slight change in policy due to the pandemic on traveling, so I would ask them directly. Some are pushing less travel than before because clients are realizing you can do many things remotely, some give you an OPTION of traveling but won’t force you to.
@@ChristineWong thanks for replying. I was more asking about how one could find WFH roles in consulting
Thanks so much for sharing these insights SO HELPFUL!!!
Thanks girl!!! Now come join me and become a tech consultant. 😉
This is an AWESOME video and is a great description of tech consulting. My parents say the same thing hahah.
Thank you so much! HAHHAHA, they understand now, but they’re just like the typical Asian parents now on “but why do they want YOU?”
Great, Thank for your sharing Christine
Thank you! Hope you found it helpful!
@@ChristineWong yes, of course, I am on my closing interview next week in Accenture Indonesia, you bring great perspective at this point.
Congratulations on getting this far! Good luck and let me know if you get the offer!!!
@@ChristineWong I'II, Thank you a lot, Christine.
I wish you success good Luck ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
This is really helpful! Looking forward to your next video on how you got into Accenture or just tech consulting :)
Thank you so much! I do have a video coming out on my entire hiring process for Accenture. Is that something you would be interested in?
Kent make sure to check out this playlist on my hiring process! th-cam.com/play/PLibY-3NAtJvGuzvmYeC6Jq7DGVR1fMpDV.html
On point.
Thank you!
Great content! You did well explaining this. Subbed. 👍👍
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found this helpful!
Good video Christine!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video! Would love to learn how to become a consultant myself.
You should! I think it’s a great experience for everyone to have.
It sound very interesting although I’m not out of college , I have twenty years in the tech industry . I like tech strategy , I’m currently been in research and development as an analog circuit designer and invent some neat devices that make sound and visuals. Out of tubes and solid state micro electronics and semiconductors. I used to be a government communications installer at xerox about 14 years ago and do sound design I have a very valuable knowledge field . I’m average at business and this is interesting. I could do this
About 17 years in unionized and pro audio visual
You definitely could! That’s a lot of valuable skills and knowledge you could use like your technical skills and industry knowledge! Tech consulting could be great too in exploring other fields of tech if you’re interested!
Christine Wong I would love to learn more . I think I can take on a small project or part time work to stir the soup a bit.
A lot of my channel focuses about tech consulting! Is this something you want to pursue in the future as a job or even your own practice?
From AHN, Thank you for your information! Subbed.
Love your stuff animals !!
OMG, you noticed haha. 😂😂😂 I’m 24 and still have them, but I’m not ashamed.
@@ChristineWong Hey. Honestly. I got mine too. don't worry. You can see them in my video too. LOL!
Hi Christine! I’m also at Accenture as a Sr. analyst right now in Technology. I’m in the ServiceNow practice based in NorCal maybe we can connect one day! Appreciate your content!
Hi Kevin! Thanks for watching, and yes! Feel free to reach out to me on Teams! 🤗
I have plane travel sickness. Will this be a problem for tech consulting? Thank you.
If you have a project that requires air travel (and you still can go for trains too if possible!), I’m pretty sure there is medication for plane travel sickness!
Hi Christine, I have to give you 1000 out of 100 for this video. This video is just perfect that it answered a ton of my questions in 17 mins, really the next level than what I have searched for from internet. I really like your introduction of what tech consulting is and pros and cons of it.
I have a question: when you were being interviewed, would they ask you a lot of questions about what industries you wanted to focus on. Because I am honing on my business and data analytics skills now, but I really do not have a specific industry in mind. Would they care about if you have a specific industry to go in or not? Also, would they ask you about your insights into a specific industry like you have to read news or follow up on an industry to learn more about it beforehand? Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you learned a lot out of this video! I was also upset when I tried to get into the field myself and there were no resources out there. When I reached out to people, even for that, they didn’t give me an in depth response either.
To answer your question, you don’t need to focus on an industry at all, but it can be a power play if you want to focus on a hot industry where your skills are needed. This could be healthcare, insurance, financial, government, etc. Definitely read up on current events though, not just tech-related ones. It’s key for the interviews, and also great to see where you may have an opportunity to pursue. If you go for a boutique firm, chances are there are industries they do focus on as they don’t usually span against all industries. For those, it’s crucial to know about those industries. If you’re going in for data analytics, understanding the type of data and problems the industry has can give you a competitive edge.
@@ChristineWong Thank you so much! This is so helpful, and I also asked for a connection on LinkedIn lol. I might ask you more questions on LinkedIn haha, but I really appreciate your response here! Thanks!
Go right ahead! Just accepted!
Hi Christine! Thank you for the fantastic videos you make, I appreciate it. I stumbled on your content when I resigned from my job and was looking to attain something higher and better in IT. I like the idea of going into Tech Consulting with my knowledge as a cloud and M365 support for Microsoft in a company in Nigeria.
I will like to be part of Accenture, any assistance will be appreciated.
I’m glad my content helped you! Tech consulting does sound like a logical and reasonable approach! You should start by networking with anyone at Accenture based in Nigeria (I’m assuming that’s where you’re currently at) and see what are they looking or recruiting for locally. Constantly upskilling and learning is also a big part and can make you very marketable as well (which you would find out through networking with the local office)! You’ll also need client facing skills and it sounds like your previous role has you covered there.
Love this video! Can you make a video about your experience with WD Fin? Such as the training, exam, how WD projects are like? Thanks :)
I will! I wanted to set up some videos for the foundation on tech consulting, but talking about Workday (and specifically Fins) is definitely on the horizon!
I have a sister who works at Accenture and I think the same position as you. I am graduating in February and would love to work at Accenture. I have been learning how to program the last several months and I know Java, JavaScript HTML & CSS, but have a degree in Political Science. I did take a lot of technical courses in college like Physics, Chem1&2, calculus1&2 and many more. My goal was to be well rounded in college even if I was taking a non-technical degree. My sister told me to give her my resume but I am hesitant because it seems like nepotism lol. By the time I graduate in February I hope be fully competent programmer, I don't know if that will boost my chances of land a job at Accenture.
Well rounded is exactly what recruiters like to see from consultants! I would give in your resume and ignore any feelings you have towards nepotism. You guys might not even ever work on the same project or even in the same area anyways. Any connection would help!
@@ChristineWong Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to reply.
@@Ms452123 you’re welcome!
Great video! Wish I had seen this earlier in my career!!!
Thank you! Did you want to consider tech consulting or you’re in it but wish you had the full picture? 😂
@@ChristineWong The latter :)
This is amazing content and informative! I’m actually looking to have a career change and was already going towards the technology field. Can we speak further about an opportunity to learn more?
Yes! You can DM me on LinkedIn if you want!
GREAT video!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I enjoyed this video and I am interested in technology consulting, nice learning from your experience.
Thank you! Glad you want to get into tech consulting.
Is making TH-cam videos considered moonlighting within multinational corporations? What's the typical reaction from your managers or HR when they uncover your involvement in video creation?
I’m not sure if it’s considered moonlighting, but before I actually created content, I spoke to Accenture’s marketing and legal teams after guidance from my manager and director and got their blessings and learned of the restrictions before starting! And for Google, I actually had it as one of my resume experiences and even used it during the interview too so everyone was fully aware while I was recruited.
@@ChristineWong That's great.
@cookingKAKA101 thank you!
Great video! What resources/publications do you subscribe to keep up with industry trends? Also how do you improve your "think quickly" skills?
Thank you! I actually have a lot of resources in my Technology Consulting Community FB group. facebook.com/groups/techconsulting/
Under Case Interview (OFFICIAL) post topic, it’ll have a post on resources.
As for the think quickly did you mean thinking on your feet?
Thanks! I’ll definitely check it out.
Yes, I meant thinking on your feet
It really depends on what you are currently good at and comfortable with, but for me, it helped a lot pushing my boundaries and forcing myself to go to networking events where I had no idea what to expect. This forced me to know what to talk about on the spot with strangers and how to pivot.
It’s also very important to always stay level headed and present but know how to stall. I always ask clarifying questions as I’m thinking to come up with a response. Just like how many people go “that’s a very good question!” 😂 So ultimately it comes with experience and forcing yourself in uncomfortable situations. I am an introvert so even being in crowds or talking to strangers felt very intimidating before college and then in college I forced myself in those situations as much as possible. Now I’m comfortable with it!
Great video, subscribed! I majoried in MIS and have plans to switch into a technology consulting role and this video really helped me learn more about the field.
Question if you may answer in a future video/comment: How should one prepare for an interview for a tech consultant? What kind of 'hot skill' have clients looking for? How has covid19 affected your role/tasks/ and over field?
From a curious monkey,
Thank you 😊
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I’m definitely going over my hiring process at Accenture, so that will also go over how I prepared for the interview!
Regarding Covid-19, other than not going onsite anymore, we’ve have always been virtual when not onsite, but when the client goes virtual due to the nature of some of the work we do, we’ve lost productivity. Go-lives can get pushed, projects get extended or cut, funding could get cut, but so far we haven’t been affected much.
I have a video coming out this week on work week in my life as a tech consultant quarantine edition, so that would be great for you to watch!
Awesome video! Would like to know more about Workday and was wondering if I could connect on LinkedIn!
Definitely! Thanks for connecting!
I might do a video soon on walking through my actual job as a Workday Financials Technology Consultant. Is that something you would be interested in? Also feel free to reach out to learn more on LinkedIn!
Hi! Thank you for giving us a good content!!
I’m a Japanese. Currently looking for a job in Accenture. In Japan, we don’t need a degree in technology-related subjects. I think it’s wired. How about in your country??
You don't need a tech-related degree, but experience and skills in tech is what you need the most whether it be a portfolio, internships, freelance/contracting work, pro bono consulting, this all helps!
Great video. Do you still travel as much since the pandemic has been going on
Great questions! I haven’t traveled at all actually, but I definitely know people have been traveling. Definitely not as much as before, but only when it’s critical work.
@@ChristineWong thanks for the response! I’ve been interviewing with Microsoft for a consulting position so I’m doing as much research as I can
@@reptilematt3000 good luck! You can do this!
@@ChristineWong thank you!!
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Thank you!
amazing content
Thanks, Vivienne! Please let me know what you would like more of!
Very helpful!
Thank you!
Hi, Got to learn from your video. One question : Can one make it to tech consulting without a regular MBA?
You definitely can! Sorry for getting to your comment only now! You can even get an M.S. degree in a technical field, but an MBA is only really valuable for strategy consulting.
Thanks for your informative video!
One question I have: you mentioned about the flexibility of tech consulting roles, like switching from data analytics to web design. However, aren't companies hiring consultants for their specialized expertise? Like the workday software you mentioned. If a consultant is switching between areas (or joining a consulting firm as a fresh grad), how can he or she persuade the client they are worth it?
And do consulting firms provide training for fresh grads or junior employees for that reason?
Thanks!
Usually entry level roles you can but even if you’re an experienced hire you can jump around with the skillset. I had a friend go in for workday integrations and then moved over to AWS and another as a technology consultant move to management consulting. As long as you network, do training, and get certifications, you can!
I actually do have a video on “imposter syndrome.” You don’t REALLY have to prove the client you’re worth it but rather just make sure you maintain professionalism and constantly learn and adapt. If you’re certified, you already know more than a typical average person.
As for training, most do provide training and almost have an unlimited training budget (I have over 10 certifications under my belt), but smaller or boutique firms may not and only give you training on an as needed basis through project demand.
What skills are required to get into Accenture Technology Consulting as an Analyst ? What programming and soft skills are required like Excel, Python ?
Great question! I actually have a TH-cam video on this! Check it out: th-cam.com/video/qahLwj6ST-c/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you, and you’re welcome!
Thank you for sharing these valuable informations.
You mentioned business and tech skills, what is your background?
I was a business major at Boston University concentrating in finance, management information systems, and strategy. Throughout my college years I had both business and tech internships, using my prior or internships as leverage to get the next!
I go over more in detail here: th-cam.com/video/xLNOZMKPMIE/w-d-xo.html
@@ChristineWong
Great,
I am a Computer Information Systems at CPP (Los Angeles) emphasis in BI.
Nice! That seems like a good fit for tech consulting as long as you have the experience and soft skills!
@@ChristineWong no experience for the moment, I still have about year left where I will learn more about the technical aspect of this major.
Do you need to have work experience in order to become a tech consultant?
Thank you.
You don’t need experience in tech consulting or consulting. Just ones that have transferable skills and experiences. I recommend you to check out my videos on that to build a story and position your resume and interviews better for it!
Hi there, i really loved ur video, definitely very insightful! I have the opportunity to go into a grad role that is technology consulting with SAP and oracle at a big 4 and was just wondering what your thoughts were on it?
Both are great opportunities! I would choose SAP if you want SAP or potential exposure to the product management/engineering side of it and Oracle at Big 4 if you want the flexibility to get outside of the Oracle practice and try other tech and types of consulting!
@@ChristineWong would you say potential going into a grad role that starts specific (I.e sap and oracle) could potentially be limiting as a starting point. Or has a lot of potential to move around in future?
@@belladanieli9338 I don’t think it’s a limiting point but it definitely does depend on what you’re trying to do. More management consulting and tech strategy roles may be harder to pivot into but within technology or other software, not as hard.
Hey Christine, could you tell us some useful skills or certification that would benefit us while starting as a technology consultant
Definitely! Have you watched this video yet? th-cam.com/video/qahLwj6ST-c/w-d-xo.html
@@ChristineWong yeah i watched it :) , IIs MS excel and MS PowerPoint enough tho?
@@yashsrivastava7817 to be honest no. That’s a baseline. Some technical skills and certifications are better, particularly in cloud now due to the huge focus out there. Salesforce, AWS, Workday, etc.
@@ChristineWong thanks 😊
@@yashsrivastava7817 you’re welcome and good luck!
Technology Consultant must be Licensed Engineer in concerned engineering discipline except IT / S/W who should hold Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ IT(Information Technology)/ S/W ( Software) Engineering. Consultant & Consultant Engineer/Consulting Engineer is not in salaried employment in any Co./Firm but self-employed person who may have many Co./Firms as clients. He charge fees for service rendered to Co./ Firm
They don’t have to be. You may be talking about a specific scenario, but I was not a licensed engineer and I was a salaried employee at Accenture. You’re talking about a very specific business model of consulting where you’re more of a contractor as an individual, but in big consulting firms, we have contracts for the teams but our salaries are paid by the firm.
You’re talking about a specific example of independent consulting. I have a podcast episode on this specifically too! th-cam.com/video/ZkXa0PO2pdo/w-d-xo.html
Hi, i just got hire with accenture - cl9 Consultant position, I wonder how projects life cycle work inside the comopany.,
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Hey Christine, super helpful video. I'm very interested to know for entry-level position in Tech Consulting, is it better to specialized in one technology with deep knowledge or is it better to touch the tip of iceberg of a variety of Technologies (such as Cloud, Data mining tools-R,Python, PowerBI/Tableau, and of course workday/ServiceNow/SAP etc...)? Which one would Tech consulting firms prefer? Many thanks!
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It focuses on what skills and certifications you should get to stand out. Honestly, as an entry level they don’t expect much, but they DEFINITELY want you to have some kind of tech background even if it might not be coding. It’s key to also stay up to date with tech trends. It also depends on which firm you are interested in because some are more specialized like Accenture and Capgemini on all these techs and if you go for Big 4, less so.
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transition from doing data analytics to web design? Either one of them takes years of training and a solid foundation of technical skills. How do you just switch like that?
Both are hot skills and do have free training bootcamps online. You can get started with freelance work on local businesses for now to build a portfolio as web design is one of those that need to have a portfolio: you can then use this portfolio to get more official gigs and then eventually jobs. Please let me know if this helps! Web design is one of those that most people don’t go to school for but mostly get through experience on hitting the ground running!
@@ChristineWong if UX design and web development was this simple, everyone would be doing it and making 100k a year.
As a workday consultant have you bid for a contract instead of going at it as an employee… thoughts?
I know it’s very lucrative but I didn’t want to do Workday all my life. I’m actually a solutions architect/solution at Google now!
@@ChristineWong congratulations. I have experience in implementing freshdesk/freshservice. I’ve been researching on how to find clients and bid for contracts. Any ideas you could share on contract biding for IT projects
I actually interviewed Amanda Wright on my podcast that talked about her experience being and helping other independent consultants! It could be a good resource for you! I don’t have experience bidding for contracts and finding clients but you can work with recruiters or your current network to start. Amanda Wright: Big 4 Consulting to Independent Consulting | WOMEN OF INSPIRATION
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@@ChristineWong Wonderful. Thanks Christine. I will check it out.
Thanks for the explanation! It did broaden my knowledge on the pros and cons of consulting, especially the travel part.
Minor question: Have you done any work with companies in the health industry, or knew if they do hire consulting firms?
I'm studying science so I'm wondering if there is even a consulting sector in science, especially biology.
Thank you! I have worked with the biotech/pharma industry (closest I had to healthcare), but healthcare industry definitely does hire consultants. They will tend to be longer term and bigger projects since it is the healthcare industry after all, but it definitely exists! If you’re interested in technology consulting, definitely find experience in tech (see this video here: th-cam.com/video/KgNyfSo9JBo/w-d-xo.html), but otherwise you might need to go through the management consulting route to a healthcare focused firm or find some business experience if you want a bigger generalist firm.
@@ChristineWong Thanks for the reply! I am actually studying biotechnology right now, so your mention about the biotech/pharma industry interest me a lot! It seems that tech and management consulting are more in demand, perhaps learning about management and finance could be a step in the consulting industry?
I'm looking at other aspects of the biotech field, but I just cannot imagine what company would need a biotech consultant 😅
@@aria2928 I work at a consulting/Clinical research firm that would have a lot of opportunities that you'd be interested! Personally, I'm in the drug development space for phase 3 trials. I do consulting and management type of work. Love what I do
hey what’s your academic background? are most tech consultants software/computer engineers? Do you see other STEM majors fitting well with the role?
My background is that I studied business with concentrations of finance, management information systems, and strategy & Innovations.
These two videos might be helpful for you!
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And the different tracks within tech consulting: th-cam.com/video/H0N7pLzp8TE/w-d-xo.html
You don’t need to be a STEM major, just the experience or skills in any capacity is a good starting point such as an academic project, personal project, portfolio, self learned courses and certifications, or work experience! Depending on the role, they look for different skillsets and experience. My videos above go more in depth!
thanks
You’re welcome!
This is an awesome video! I'm a recent grad who is going into consulting and I love how you explain tech consulting! Hope to connect with you on LinkedIn
Thank you so much! Glad that helped! I was confused myself when I first heard of it, so I tried to explain it in a way I would when I was younger! 😂
Nice video!
Thanks!
Considering the higher requirement, more working hours, and more pressure than normal software engineer, is a typical base salary ($120k per year) too low for a tech consultant?
This depends. Where is this? Country, city, how many years of experience? They all play a role.
@@ChristineWong thanks for your reply. For example, a newly graduated PhD in CA, USA
@@billbill7900 I think the base salary would typically be around that or higher being entry level.
@@ChristineWong thanks~ Maybe I didn’t ask clearly. My question was why the salary of tech consultant is lower than other engineer jobs? For example, a entry level software engineer in a startup company has $130k every year. In big companies like Amazon, it is even higher. However, a tech consultant usually has a higher requirement, more working hours, and more pressure than software engineers but lower salary. I don’t understand. Do I miss something?
@@billbill7900 that’s an interesting point! You’re not alone in that observation. They look for different skillsets and exercise different skillsets, but also compensation packages are very different too.
Sometimes it goes down to how important the role is to the business. In a tech company, a software engineer is the core role that is directly tied to the success of the company. In a consulting firm, it’s not always directly tied and there’s also more overhead being a service to clients rather than direct efforts towards the products. This also means SWEs usually get paid a lot in equity when in consulting, you do not.
There are definitely still cases and companies that do pay more on tech consultants than SWEs. When I was talking to some SWE friends while I was at Accenture, about 50% were paid more than me and 50% were paid less than me.
Hi, may I ask if your work is similar to a functional consultant at Oracle Deloitte? Thanks so much in advance
@CaraLuuu functional consulting in terms of the skills and type of work is very similar all across! The big difference is the actual software. The software could influence your relationship with the technical consultants and client counterparts.
@@ChristineWong Omg thank you so much for your prompt response (and accepting my Linkedin invitation to connect💗💗💗) U are the best!
P/S: May I ask you more questions after finishing watching other vids on your journey to Google?
@CaraLuuu of course!
@@ChristineWong All the best to youu💯💗🫶🏻
Would an electrical and electronic engineer with a focus on say, green energy have a role here? This appears more software - coding based and not really hardware based?
It could be software, hardware, data, or even business related! Anything you can think of in tech. You could also focus on energy industry or on energy tech! There’s so much you can do!
@@ChristineWong Thanks for your reply! I wasn’t expecting there to be a reply. I’ve having a bit of a career crisis and it’s been really stressing me out. I don’t know if the things I’m studying or aim to study further will be helpful in getting what I want. I was going to send you a more detailed PM seeking your further advice, if that’s okay with you.
@@brettweerasooriya3776 I feel you! You can DM me on Instagram or on LinkedIn.
Hi Christine, I just finished training on implementation of infor sunsystems and now learning how to deploy SAP Business One both as a Technical Consultant, what advice do you have for me? This is a career switch from web design
Do you have any prior experience working with clients?
I was wondering, does it require any IT background especially for fresh grads? Fresh grads with no IT background , is it recommended for them to venture into this field ?
It’s not required but sometimes they look for IT background to at least see if you demonstrated interest in tech!
Hi Christine! I am currently in a tech program and we are being asked what area in tech we would like to get into.
Would you recommend this to someone who has a bachelors in psychology but no tech work experience?
I’m sorry I didn’t get to this comment earlier! I think you need to show you can do technical work but the entry level program would be best if there is no tech work experience.
Love how informative you were :D this video made me want to get my feet wet in tech consulting. I was wondering though...do you need any specific technical skills to score internships?
They expect you to have some technical skills but not many! Especially as an intern. The most they expect is that you have the soft skills, technical aptitude, and a well rounded background.
To be more specific, they at least expect you to have Excel skills and maybe exposure to programming languages and software. In my current job, I don’t write a single code, though.
Christine Wong thank you so much for clarifying! I have some programming experience and my excel skills are pretty basic. I’ll work on them over the summer then. Also, sent you a LinkedIn invitation to keep in touch! :)) thanks, again!
I have 2 years of work ex in DevOps, will this experience be considered in Consulting?
For tech consulting, it would definitely be a great asset! Much less so for management or strategy consulting!
is it rly stressfull am an axius person i dont know if i sohuld invest :(
It can be stressful and it may not be good for someone with a lot of anxiety because there’s a lot of uncertainty and variability with the work we do, however, I am an anxious person and you do figure out ways to do things on your own terms that help you! There’s ways to put order into chaos and you end up being an amazing problem solver and reduce your own stress!
Plus, I always recommend therapy and prioritizing mental health to everyone!
Hi! Do you think that I could apply if I am 26 and I have a master in data science or maybe I could be like overqualified and then they would prefer someone graduated from a Bachelor degree
Or course you can apply! I think you can still go for an entry level role with your background. Age does not matter at all.
Which course should we take after high school in university for becoming a consultant
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is it possible to do without a degree, i read about some people doing this without even having a degree. do most companies just hire from experience and skills?
You don’t need a college degree, but usually recommended! If you have good and relevant work experience and skills, it’s enough!
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Hi , I recently got selected as BTA( Business Technology Analyst ) at Deloitte , Is it the same role Technology Analyst ?
It just means entry level to technology consulting! There’s tons of names of roles that would fit in here.
@@ChristineWong Oh thank you , I have one more question , as I still have around 1-2 months when my job starts, can you suggest any skills or softwares which I should learn in advance which are going to help me in the job?
Deloitte should be able to pay for all of the training and certifications, so no worries there! Just more on preparing and reading up for a new job or for consulting is what you would need now!
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Hi currently im into pure consultancy role, want to move to tech consultant , i know react😅. Do u recommend better technology than react like devops or it just fine?
It’s always going to be dependent on what the clients are looking for but devops definitely helps! Blockchain, AI, and cloud are also huge now as well.
@@ChristineWongthanks for the quick reply
is tech consultant better than pure consultant in domain like healthcare,finance. Is there any differences in salaries. I just recently got into consultancy.😋
@@vishalvlogs4507 tech consulting will be the future and because of how ingrained tech is in today’s world, management and strategy consulting will include tech too. There is a difference in salary between firms but some firms would not be entirely different from tech vs management or strategy consultants. But keep in mind most strategy consultants do have an MBA so there is a pay gap with the masters degree.
@@ChristineWong do i need to learn how to code lets say if i have to become a blockchain consultant?
I’m not sure, interview process will always vary by the current needs of the role!
Hi Thanks for the video, I am currently working as Business analyst in telecom domain, looking for Asso.tech consultant roles in finance. can you pls let me know which products I need to focus learning. Also pls let me know if there is a way to communicate and take career consultation with you. Thanks in anticipation...
I’m not so familiar about Asso. It may be better for you to network with someone in that space and asking directly!
@@ChristineWong Hey, thanks for your reply. Just though of knowing how well a business analyst can convert himself into consultant role (implementation). Can u suggest any learning in technology packages for making the profile inclined toward consultant??.. thanks in anticipation :)
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Thank you so much for this information. My follow up question is. what is the Career progression with salary after the Associate Technology consultant?
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The salary does differ on private vs. public firms, location of the job, and other compensation elements. Salary is just a tiny part of it. But the trend is that it goes up! In the US, it does pay pretty well but it’s also relative to small vs. big vs. boutique firms. Even how desirable your skills, certifications and experiences are!