In this episode of Global Careers Calls, Tanyel Kazim, Employer Engagement Consultant at the University of London Careers Service, calls Ben Hillman, a Senior Manager at Capgemini Invent. Ben offers a personal perspective on the day-to-day work of a management consultant, drawing on his experience in retail and commercial banking. He also shares his insights on future digital trends and provides valuable tips on professional development and team recruitment.
Key Points
[01:35] - What’s on your mind at work this week?
[02:30] - Ben's current job as a Senior Manager in digital and innovation consulting at Capgemini Invent
[05:30] - Technical background NOT required to work in technology - Ben debunks the myths
[09:15] - Ben’s current project: data analytics, cyber and fraud prevention for public sector client
[11:00] - How many hours does Ben spend a week at work? Does this differ across consultancy firms?
[12:22] - ‘On the bench’ – what do you do in the downtime between client work?
[14:00] - What I noticed between working in financial services/banking and consulting
[19:00] - Top tips for all career stages: upskilling and ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ mentality
[27:00] - Ben's thoughts on emerging technologies, including ChatGPT, Cloud, automation, ‘no code / low code’ and more
[33:18] - Quickfire round: what matters most in your career, would Ben relive the same or choose a different career, bonus top tip
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