In this episode of Global Careers Calls, Tanyel Kazim, Employer Engagement Consultant at the University of London Careers Service, calls Cassia Arellano in Peru. Cassia is a BSc Business Administration with Marketing alumni from the University of London. Cassia’s story will resonate will all career stages. Unsure of her career path, a change of academic fate midway through a BA Communications degree formed the inspiration to refocus her attention to the world of business. Cassia shares a unique perspective through the eyes of a recruiter at global strategy house McKinsey & Company. Before this she supported socially conscious projects as a student with 180 Degrees Consulting. Cassia now leads business services in project management, supply chain, sustainability and more as a Senior Consultant at EY. Laden with top tips for listeners, we hope you enjoy this call with Cassia.
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Key Points
[02:54] - Career journey so far
[03:30] - Reasons to complete a University of London degree
[07:50] - Social enterprise consulting
[11:36] - Why consulting & exploring other options
[13:52] - Recruiting consultants
[23:10] - Transition from Recruiter to Consultant
[28:12] - Top tips for career starters to thrive in a professional environment
[34:10] - Mentorship and navigating imposter syndrome
[40:52] - Quickfire questions including; one tip for navigating the corporate career process? An achievement you are really proud of? What is one skill you would like to develop? If you had a time machine, what would you do differently?
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