How I Became A Consultant Despite Being A [Terrible] Student

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2019
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    You are so much more than what your grades or experience say about you, remember it.
    In this video, I share my journey through University from when I decided to become a Consultant, more than 3 years ago to when I actually became one.
    Despite starting off University with the worse grades possible, and no experience, I have achieved my goal. The formula I used is repeatable and that's what I explain in the video.
    Hopefully, you can achieve your career goal as well!
    Be clear about what you really want, even if you're not 100% sure, write it down and divide that goal into small & achievable steps.
    This "simple" strategy got me interviews at the Big 4 Firms (Deloitte, KPMG and PwC, EY didn't have any job postings at that time), IBM, Sunlife, Gorilla Group and more during my last semester even if I didn't have the best grades nor the best internships on my CV (I had none lol).
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Komentáře • 369

  • @independentconsultant
    @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +25

    Want to know what a typical day at PwC looks like? Watch this next: czcams.com/video/9WtVWNHpnMc/video.html

    • @kenny87ification
      @kenny87ification Před 4 lety +1

      Would love to get in touch with you, is there anyway to do that

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety

      @@kenny87ification yep! DM me on LinkedIn!

    • @kenny87ification
      @kenny87ification Před 4 lety

      @@independentconsultant Already sent you a connection, kindly accept it, I can then DM you

    • @rasiknarula931
      @rasiknarula931 Před 4 lety

      you helped me a lot lottttt and this video is really informative and cool

    • @pujasingh9545
      @pujasingh9545 Před 4 lety

      Are you still working with pwc?

  • @sohilkaushal4100
    @sohilkaushal4100 Před 4 lety +288

    Dude mad respect for you for putting forward such an informative video.

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +4

      Thank you @Sohil!! 😁 Appreciate it!

    • @shwetanksingh4357
      @shwetanksingh4357 Před 4 lety

      Sahi mein

    • @ananyakaran
      @ananyakaran Před 2 lety

      ikr I'm in a similar situation except there are no grades yet (covid), but this guy just helped me get so much more clarity than the hundreds of articles I've read

  • @oluchiozioma6416
    @oluchiozioma6416 Před 3 lety +81

    This just gave me hope! Got a rejection this morning on my summer internship application from one of the Top 3 despite them being impressed with all my achievements and high grades. There's a season and reason for everything. Thank you Mahdi.

  • @runescapefreak19955
    @runescapefreak19955 Před 4 lety +81

    Cannot agree more with this! Similar to you, I thought I lacked the relevant experience to get my foot through the corporate industry. Turns out these big firms look for students/graduates who are willing to learn, and groom them into successful consultants. I’m blessed enough to have had the opportunity to join one of the big 4 in AU

  • @TheMattenz
    @TheMattenz Před 4 lety +44

    I started at one of the big 4 as a consultant without a master degree 2 years ago.... I first thought it's was a glitch in their program when scanning CV's, but they were just more interested in me as a person than in my degree. I took an analytical test, did an interview and I could start. Now they are supporting me to get my master degree because clients are not that forward thinking yet....

  • @siddhantkadam4497
    @siddhantkadam4497 Před rokem +3

    Seriously the best audience engagement as well as informative video ever. Hats‘s off dude !

  • @jonathanandersson1566
    @jonathanandersson1566 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video with such relevant information about application, goals, action! You fixed in your mind what you wanted, and then got it. Big respect, you’re animal!💪🏻

  • @aishazafar2223
    @aishazafar2223 Před rokem

    Awesome video. Highly inspiring! Very happy you achieved your goal.

  • @jasjot88
    @jasjot88 Před rokem

    one the videos that actually makes some sense and is helpful. Good work!!!!

  • @jdj8168
    @jdj8168 Před rokem +3

    I went to watch this video because of the information but in the end I feel really inspired by your story, thanks!

  • @anshrawat6230
    @anshrawat6230 Před 2 lety +3

    Being a TERRIBLE student and aspiring to become a consultant one very fine day. I am really confused what to do next and having self-doubt but your video did motivated me. So, THANK YOU soooo much you can't even imagine how much important this video is for me. I will definitely update you with my journey hopefully I will give a good news. ❤😊

  • @BrocolliJoy
    @BrocolliJoy Před 3 lety +5

    Respect my man! I feel you completely about gaining other experiences instead of having best grades, I was feeling insecure about lacking best grades and analytical skills but then I saw your video and got majorly inspired. I’m 32 now, I was in project management IT consulting work before but got burned out. Then I took 3 years to work as spiritual life coach and working at service industry so I definitely have leadership skills and people skills. Now I’m eager to go to management consulting and I need to gain better analytical thinking skills. Also a masters degree (could I skip this though?)

  • @T.Green.
    @T.Green. Před 7 měsíci

    Great video, thanks so much for inspiring!

  • @A_New_Reality
    @A_New_Reality Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks a lot! This is very motivating

  • @j944s
    @j944s Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great video, thanks!

  • @andreasecchia96
    @andreasecchia96 Před 3 lety +12

    Loved it. Great process. That's what is called Growing as a person.

  • @sheronam5788
    @sheronam5788 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou for the transparency!

  • @fusiongamingnetwork5790
    @fusiongamingnetwork5790 Před 7 měsíci

    As a former consultant I can say your advice is spot on. Great video and good luck with your consulting career!

  • @ArunKumar-qs3gc
    @ArunKumar-qs3gc Před rokem

    You have raised my level of confidence man!

  • @petrusgimbad946
    @petrusgimbad946 Před 4 měsíci

    Well done for your tenacity. Any work for that matter, unless you are passionate about it and you see purpose in the bigger end game, you won't last especially in Consulting

  • @xuanzhuluo9218
    @xuanzhuluo9218 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. Currently, I am looking for a job at Big 4. Despite the career counselor giving me a frown face, I still have hope after watching your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @daniella2501
    @daniella2501 Před 3 lety +3

    This video was just what I needed as I didn’t do the best in my Alevels due to illness. Now going into my degree with more motivation and with the goal of proving to myself and others that I can do well! Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @sohaibfaheem2053
    @sohaibfaheem2053 Před rokem

    Thanks brother, You made me feel a hell of a lot better. With all the sales and management experience I have working for WOW Mobile which like Nespresso falls under match retail, I've been struggling to land even an interview in a management consulting role and now i'm starting to think what I could possibly do to work for the likes of PWC, KPMG or Deloitte. Cheers!

  • @usamafida2952
    @usamafida2952 Před 2 lety

    bro you,re awosme i learn too much from you and keep it up. god bless you

  • @kamikami2489
    @kamikami2489 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this video! It was so helpful

  • @malikapjh1461
    @malikapjh1461 Před 3 lety +1

    This video was so well put together! Thanks for sharing your journey, really appreciate it as a recent grad

  • @madelyngenao5873
    @madelyngenao5873 Před 4 lety +13

    Awesome video! I have a very similar experience. Grades don’t dictate who you are as a person... grit and passion do!

    • @alicia03
      @alicia03 Před rokem

      how did you become an internal consultant? I also want to become one so badly but my grades in highschool weren't that good

  • @itas20
    @itas20 Před 2 lety

    thank you so much for sharing your journey

  • @VikasKumar-kt8wf
    @VikasKumar-kt8wf Před 5 měsíci

    Wow
    So much guidance in short time
    Thanks

  • @malcolmali4266
    @malcolmali4266 Před rokem

    I am also exactly like you and currently I don't have any internship experience and I am currently watching only sort Skills video presentation on how to become a consultant. yes, its very Struggling , however, I learned a lot from this video. thanks so much .

  • @ChiChi-sw5iu
    @ChiChi-sw5iu Před 4 lety +1

    🤩 You are amazing!

  • @deepshikhawrites3751
    @deepshikhawrites3751 Před 2 lety

    I cried after watching this video. Just like you I'm going to try! Thank you! 🙏

  • @valeriamarrerodiaz1731

    asking questions is always key to thrive in the material you’re studying in economics, marketing, science and tech

  • @kaushikmahadev8635
    @kaushikmahadev8635 Před 2 lety

    Inspiring and respect!

  • @T.Green.
    @T.Green. Před 7 měsíci

    Great video, thank you

  • @gazirovkinn
    @gazirovkinn Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid !

  • @Ricardo-po5sy
    @Ricardo-po5sy Před 2 lety

    Very inspiring !!

  • @kandarpghag2360
    @kandarpghag2360 Před 2 lety

    Great video man. I interviewed big 4 firm for Assistant Manager, first round was with Manager where she asked me questions based on situation and problem solving. I passed. In second round with Associate Director he asked me similar problem. Again my Business understanding was great as per him. But he didn't ask me anything about my leadership style, my people management etc. Anyways thanks for this video.

  • @ismaalk757
    @ismaalk757 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for this boost of confidence I'm starting my journey as a project manager/consultant next month and I must say I am as much as student as you are so thank you sir :D

  • @intisara9285
    @intisara9285 Před 3 lety +2

    This is very raw and real, thank you for this!

  • @u-channel5201
    @u-channel5201 Před 2 lety

    Dude I completely agree with you. I have been very similar situation like you, but eventually PwC gave me the offer. They see ourselves, not only GPA or internship.

  • @Sam-qd7nz
    @Sam-qd7nz Před 4 lety +9

    This could not have come onto my recommended at a better time in my life. I'm in second year uni going into third in Canada, and want to go into consulting, and I had no idea how/where to start. You earned a new sub!

  • @francisco985
    @francisco985 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey mate thank you so much for your advices. To becom a strategy consultant is a top dream of many of us.

  • @williamgungadoo4348
    @williamgungadoo4348 Před 4 lety +2

    That's crazy. I'm exactly in the same situation and I'm trying to do the same thing. You're my consultant role model💯

  • @hananchehaitly6137
    @hananchehaitly6137 Před 2 lety

    Love this!

  • @MrNoway20
    @MrNoway20 Před 4 lety

    Really inspired me bro! I litterally felt the same as you.. in terms of not going to a very good university, and not having good grades

  • @malcilraeure1364
    @malcilraeure1364 Před 10 měsíci

    Very insightful

  • @audreyarmelle6318
    @audreyarmelle6318 Před 2 lety

    Such an Amazing video so motivating thanks so much 💯

  • @quaishilithapace2535
    @quaishilithapace2535 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow Congratulations on your goals, and thank you for sharing this video☺️I also want to be a Consultant and I have constructed my resume, but nervous that it won't be accepted. I plan to have a friend look it over, I have worked in Mental Health for 12 years, and want a new start.

  • @elizeebz
    @elizeebz Před 4 lety +1

    I love how you put this video together!

  • @Quintusflac
    @Quintusflac Před 3 lety +5

    Thank You Primal. Your story is inspiring. Your memorable insights about what PwC is looking for, the journey, made an impression on me. I will take this to heart as I am currently applying for internships at the big 4.

  • @yousra6532
    @yousra6532 Před rokem

    Very useful content

  • @captainedward6392
    @captainedward6392 Před 2 lety

    Another good point would be to network with students/professionals in your major. Despite having not so good grades or internship experience, being friendly with peers and professionals could help you get interviews! Recruiters often can't put a face to the name which makes it easier to judge you based on grades/experience alone.

  • @tamikabrown1409
    @tamikabrown1409 Před rokem

    Motivation. Big ups

  • @almadewisundari1032
    @almadewisundari1032 Před 3 lety

    Such an informative video! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @kristanmanohar5730
    @kristanmanohar5730 Před rokem

    Loved the video man, gives me hope! One thing that scared me as a former restaurant worker was how you didn't curve your left hand when cutting the cucumber 😭💀...I've seen people cut their fingers off doing that

  • @krishmehta4300
    @krishmehta4300 Před 3 lety +2

    I want to be a consultant yet I feel like it's a peak to climb ..currently I am working in as a market researcher in a startup company where I scan websites and maintain only the relevant and important data ..I have no idea how to get there ...but definitely this video was amazing ...please do help and reply if you could ...thank you ! Keep doing the good things ...

  • @Baddycoda
    @Baddycoda Před 4 lety +67

    wow bro, this is incredible. I just went through something similar a couple days ago and just accepted an offer from kpmg. good luck bro

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +7

      Congrats bro!! We all have our challenges, we just have to keep moving!!

    • @peterd9624
      @peterd9624 Před 4 lety +2

      congratulations bro. i received 2 big 4 offers exactly a year ago and it was the best feeling in the world. you deserve it

    • @Baddycoda
      @Baddycoda Před 4 lety

      @@peterd9624 that's incredible. Who did you end up signing with?

    • @peterd9624
      @peterd9624 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Baddycoda hahaha I would prefer not to say. I can say that its not KPMG

    • @Baddycoda
      @Baddycoda Před 4 lety +1

      @@peterd9624 I noticed that alot of people are so scared to say which firm they work for. I don't understand why

  • @AnnaSzabo
    @AnnaSzabo Před 2 lety

    This is my favorite video!

  • @ruemabika1097
    @ruemabika1097 Před 3 lety

    This motivated me so much!! 🙏🏾

  • @balkangringo4799
    @balkangringo4799 Před 4 lety

    Currently I‘m stucking in the same situation like u in the past... but giving up is not an option 💪🏻 Keep up with the helpful vidz Mahdi 🙏🏻☺️

  • @gab9200
    @gab9200 Před 4 lety

    Vraiment nice comme vidéo avec la petite histoire 😁😁

  • @albertb2627
    @albertb2627 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video.

  • @NisarAhmedKalwer
    @NisarAhmedKalwer Před 4 lety

    Thanks for motivation, ❤️

  • @kennydrums1
    @kennydrums1 Před 4 lety +1

    This video really encouraged me because i’m an upcoming college grad as well on my pursue to consulting and i as well do not have experiences with internships and things like that. Thanks for sharing

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +1

      You're welcome! With a plan and discipline, I think everything's achievable :)

  • @suecia970
    @suecia970 Před rokem

    Thanks for this helpful video. I´m planning to move from Sweden to Canada. All best! J/

  • @DD-ox8vs
    @DD-ox8vs Před 3 lety

    such an informative video ! thank you for getting straight to the point

  • @alessandragouveia2326
    @alessandragouveia2326 Před 4 lety +1

    I really appreciated it, you are completely right!

  • @leelovesbts
    @leelovesbts Před 2 lety +1

    I love this video. Super interesting and I like that you got creative with it. Other videos usually boring, sorry to say 😭, but yours was really entertaining and informative. Looking forward to more videos! 👍

  • @aroosa1d
    @aroosa1d Před 4 lety

    Such an informative, and entertaining video!

  • @aryansinghvi3850
    @aryansinghvi3850 Před 3 lety

    Huge respect man!!!! Absolutely loved it!!!💯💯💯💯

  • @lameguy1718
    @lameguy1718 Před 2 lety

    Hey cool video. Reminds me of Captain Sinbads style

  • @edwinahmariaria382
    @edwinahmariaria382 Před 3 lety

    Amazing content

  • @user-kz2wm2mw1g
    @user-kz2wm2mw1g Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much, I was searching something like this but can't find it but now I find it. Again thank you so much 😊

  • @shubhendumahapatra1532
    @shubhendumahapatra1532 Před 3 lety +2

    Dude, respect and you have given a lot of motivation and positivity

  • @Slimjoo
    @Slimjoo Před 3 lety

    Very entertaining and informative! Thank you and kind regards from Germany

  • @farshaf7624
    @farshaf7624 Před 4 lety

    Damn this is a good video!

  • @ayodejiayoola6200
    @ayodejiayoola6200 Před 3 lety +4

    I learnt how to be comfortable in being uncomfortable. - Primal

  • @Testdrive911
    @Testdrive911 Před 11 měsíci

    That's the way, man!

  • @cbx9912
    @cbx9912 Před 3 lety

    I love this, thank you so much for sharing this

  • @joshchabalaendure6223
    @joshchabalaendure6223 Před 3 lety

    great video, extremely informative and very encouraging

  • @pawterikomaceiro7622
    @pawterikomaceiro7622 Před 3 lety

    This video was mad mahdi!

  • @cdojoacademy
    @cdojoacademy Před 4 lety

    Bro I loved it!! Thank you for creating this channel!!

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety

      Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words 😀

    • @cdojoacademy
      @cdojoacademy Před 4 lety

      @@independentconsultant I have an interview with amazon soon.what absolute tip you could give me

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety

      @@cdojoacademy If I would do 1 thing, is reach out to current employees and ask them about the company and the interview

  • @tarunvarkala4905
    @tarunvarkala4905 Před rokem

    Thank you so much :) ❤

  • @nntranpear
    @nntranpear Před 3 lety

    I'm now super confused about being a consultant. But your video gives me inspiration a lot. Thanks!

  • @xiongbinzhu5762
    @xiongbinzhu5762 Před 4 lety

    good video! I am also in job hunting among big 4, good suggestions and inspiration from your video.

  • @markneri011182
    @markneri011182 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man, this is so inspiring.

  • @becky3362
    @becky3362 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so so much for making this video. Such useful information!

  • @clarkbolding5161
    @clarkbolding5161 Před 4 lety +4

    Well put together video. I like how intentional you were in achieving your goal. I am doing the same as a junior in college looking to get into big 4 consulting
    Earned a sub👍🏻

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks @Clark !! Appreciate the kind words :) Good luck, let me know if you have any questions!

  • @sonicspectrum7792
    @sonicspectrum7792 Před rokem

    love this video

  • @Brianwutang
    @Brianwutang Před 3 lety

    wonderful information! thanks

  • @susank8121
    @susank8121 Před 2 lety

    I am so inspired by this. Thank you 😊

  • @grassgrees6728
    @grassgrees6728 Před 3 lety

    thank you very much bro😀

  • @nicholascwikla8156
    @nicholascwikla8156 Před 2 lety

    Your channel is awesome man. First video I've seen and I just subbed

  • @TheUKelvin
    @TheUKelvin Před 4 lety +1

    Well said bro! Appreciate it a lot

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching Kelvin!

    • @TheUKelvin
      @TheUKelvin Před 4 lety

      Tu sais, je viens de trouver que tu parles aussi le français, et je suis en train de préparer le certificat de SAP~quel plaisir de faire ta connaissance !

    • @independentconsultant
      @independentconsultant  Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheUKelvin le plaisir est mien! Bravo pour ta certification SAP, moi je travaille avec Workday!

    • @TheUKelvin
      @TheUKelvin Před 4 lety

      @@independentconsultant Très cool! D'ailleurs, ton Channel m'a donné pas mal d'inspirations comme j'aimerais aussi travailler dans la consulting après graduation. Bonne continuation et un grand merci !

  • @samprojects4915
    @samprojects4915 Před rokem

    From Tanzania i appreciated your history 🤗

  • @breannamarriott1870
    @breannamarriott1870 Před 3 lety +3

    The way this came up in my recommended ... ty God

  • @billvalley
    @billvalley Před 2 lety

    I LOVEEE this video. Thank you for showing your unique path.

  • @hazamyuncle6784
    @hazamyuncle6784 Před 4 lety

    Man, your story is very rich of effort and thoughtful consideration, which is awesome.

  • @stephandden
    @stephandden Před 4 lety +5

    Great video and love the skits! I just shared a video highlighting GRADES and if THEY MATTER when trying to get into a big 4! ✨