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Incoming Economics Undergraduate at Durham University | Aspiring Career in High Finance
📋 Skills-building event at a management consulting firm 📋 Last Friday, I had the opportunity to attend a skills-building event hosted by Baringa in partnership with The Brokerage. During the day, I participated in numerous engaging activities designed to develop the skills necessary for success in applications and the workplace. Since every session was split into a theory and an application section, I was able to apply all the knowledge given with immediate feedback. The first session focused on understanding how to succeed in a group exercise (a common component in many assessment centres during the hiring process). We were then tasked with observing a mock group exercise take place, analysing how each candidate approached the task and contributed to the team's performance. The next three sessions consisted of workshops on CV writing, interview skills, and personal branding. Each session provided tailored 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 support, which made all of these activities highly practical and productive. The final sessions provided me with the unique experience of being able to enter and use Baringa's professional media room. As an extension to the personal branding session, I was recorded rehearsing a personal introduction (similar to an 'elevator pitch'). This promoted confidence in my communication skills and helped me refine my delivery - highly valuable in future interviews and networking. After all the sessions were completed, a networking lunch was held, where I had the opportunity to meet multiple professionals to discuss their roles and the consulting industry. This experience was highly valuable, not only to improve my personal skills but also to learn more about the opportunities offered within the company and industry. I would like to thank everyone involved with organising and putting this event together at Baringa and The Brokerage. #Consulting #Baringa #SkillsBuilding #Networking