A Day in My Life as a Consultant 👩🏻‍💻 | WFH in New York

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  • A typical day in my life filled with meetings and working from home all day. Click ‘SHOW MORE’ for more info! ⬇️
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Komentáře • 170

  • @findmp
    @findmp Před 3 lety +57

    THIS BEAT IS MY RECITAL HAHAHAHHAHAHA

  • @CreativelyBria
    @CreativelyBria Před 3 lety +85

    The way you double checked that you were muted 🤣 relatable

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +7

      LOL constantly checking if I’m on/off mute

    • @jacq796
      @jacq796 Před 3 lety +1

      I ALWAYS do that during classes, it makes me paranoid

  • @nicolelatorsi1673
    @nicolelatorsi1673 Před 3 lety +52

    I’m a consultant as well in a similar role and I’m amazed how put together you seem during the day! I’m usually a mess haha. This video is a Very interesting insight into a day in the life of a peer!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +10

      Hahaha you only see what I show in my vlogs! 🤪

  • @SportsUniqueFootage
    @SportsUniqueFootage Před 3 lety +38

    Maybe a video suggestion I have is something like "tips on communicating effectively in your career, day to day"
    I'm starting as an engineer at Amazon after graduation soon and I think it'd be a lot of help for myself and your viewers :)

  • @eliemaalouf8484
    @eliemaalouf8484 Před 3 lety +8

    You're so grateful about everything!! Gives motivation and hope lol

  • @sylviazzzz
    @sylviazzzz Před 3 lety +1

    I love the enthusiasm you show for your job ✨

  • @tiaozukum4147
    @tiaozukum4147 Před 3 lety +10

    Loved it! Your ‘day in the life’ episodes have encouraged me to create content around my consulting work week :)
    Thank you!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +2

      Aw that’s great! Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle Před 3 lety +109

    i swear the two second delay between when a meeting ends and when you finally leave the zoom meeting room is so awkward. I just awkwardly smile LOL

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +42

      That and the first couple minutes of small talk before everyone else joins the meeting 😅

    • @PaigeWestCo
      @PaigeWestCo Před 3 lety

      Girl I swear I see you in all of my fave youtubers comments! I need to just look through who you’re subscribed to since we obviously have the same taste😂

  • @Hopp433
    @Hopp433 Před 3 lety +8

    Just came across your channel and love your vlog!!! I'm a senior trying to break into investment banking so it's cool to see the work life style in New York :) you just gained a new subscriber!!!

  • @keshiachristelle5112
    @keshiachristelle5112 Před 3 lety

    always love watching a k.choi vlog!

  • @piiyaxee
    @piiyaxee Před 3 lety +3

    I love this insight "consultant" episodes

  • @DaCutieUKnow1177
    @DaCutieUKnow1177 Před 3 lety +4

    Lol loved seeing Hubs pop in toward the end! So happy for you two 🥰

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

  • @lina_byoui
    @lina_byoui Před 3 lety +2

    loved this video ♡ thank you for sharing bits of your work life with us~

  • @Ricccardo80
    @Ricccardo80 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing what a day in your life look like. I know it super difficult when you need to work with people in time zones far from you. I usually work with New York when my time is Arabian Standard Time.... not the easiest of life. I hope the situation with COVID is getting better in NYC, please take care and keep safe. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones

  • @californiaisland5537
    @californiaisland5537 Před 3 lety

    Love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 began to watch your videos,that’s very nice for me,thank you 🤗

  • @katenordlund2364
    @katenordlund2364 Před 3 lety +1

    Really like how you explain your day and the way you filmed it, thinking about studying something similar and videos like this is a huuge help!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      glad you found it helpful! :)

  • @ominous450
    @ominous450 Před 3 lety +9

    I'm living vicariously through these vlogs 😆

  • @andyg1918
    @andyg1918 Před 3 lety

    I followed you before i work as a consultant, looking for the most informative video and getting familiarize with the job. You ALWAYS explain everything soooo good and structured. I learned so much! Love from Sydney ❤

  • @cloudsjoo
    @cloudsjoo Před 3 lety +4

    I just started as an analyst in Consulting and I love your videos! They really give me comfort especially when I feel lonely working from home

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Aw glad you enjoy them!

  • @lowfatdarkchocolate
    @lowfatdarkchocolate Před 3 lety +3

    I love your vlogs!! It never occurred to me that consulting might be something I was interested in before I started watching your videos. :)

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Glad I could spark your interest in it! :)

  • @yw328
    @yw328 Před 3 lety +6

    Love it! the same smiling face until the end of video call :)))

  • @joymae
    @joymae Před 3 lety +3

    I have the fellow kettle and it’s seriously my favorite purchase

  • @julianguyen1062
    @julianguyen1062 Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing!

  • @elenasholar8140
    @elenasholar8140 Před 3 lety

    I’ve been working to get my degree in business administration but after everything went virtual, I started to question if I really wanted to do business but your videos really helped me realize what position I think I’d do best in. I like how put together your videos are! and even though you can’t say too much about your job, you’re still good at explaining the daily tasks and stuff! love your channel!!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Aw thank you so much!!

  • @leonawu657
    @leonawu657 Před 3 lety +1

    😍😍😍😍😍😍Finally wait for you!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      thanks for your patience! :)

  • @parkerrex
    @parkerrex Před 3 lety +2

    3 hr design session at 6am! Wowwww

  • @sthompson18
    @sthompson18 Před 2 lety

    Saw the husband and the chili! Fun. You have a great channel.

  • @LauZalve
    @LauZalve Před 3 lety +1

    Ohhh I am loving to see this kind of videos :) You have a new suscriber :P

  • @forgetmedreamhigh
    @forgetmedreamhigh Před 3 lety +25

    Just wanted to say that you’ve really inspired me to start a career in consulting and I’m really looking forward to starting in January :) Duke.

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +2

      Aw thank you for this comment!! Good luck! :)

  • @shreyasibhattacharyya4202

    Have been following you for a year now. You've got such a calming voice!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Aw hahah thanks for the support!

  • @myob2k
    @myob2k Před 3 lety

    Cool video. Can you do a video on your tea keg and where could we get these items from?

  • @caseyb9507
    @caseyb9507 Před 3 lety +14

    Your tea strainer cup in the beginning is so adorable! Do you have a link of where you can get it? :) Love this video!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      I got it ages ago, probably at Home Goods!

  • @aparkostavicenna1062
    @aparkostavicenna1062 Před 3 lety +1

    do some more cooking videos! i love that hehe

  • @PrateekKanade
    @PrateekKanade Před 3 lety +1

    There are days when I have done 5-6 interviews for projects :D Crazy days

  • @laurentruong
    @laurentruong Před 3 lety

    would love to see a desk set up

  • @JuliaBoateng
    @JuliaBoateng Před 3 lety

    Hi Kristina! Not sure if you made a video about this already, but how do you think COVID has affected consulting and the industry? You’ve piqued my interest about getting into consulting and I’d love to work for a big firm one day once I graduate with my masters!

  • @kimberlylorenzo2486
    @kimberlylorenzo2486 Před 3 lety

    I love the skin!

  • @sophiayuna
    @sophiayuna Před 3 lety +1

    haha this was so relatable! :')

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      aw haha glad you can relate!!

  • @jeanz7158
    @jeanz7158 Před 3 lety +3

    Could you share tips on how to improve communication / public speaking skills?

  • @karentorralba3584
    @karentorralba3584 Před 3 lety +5

    Do you have a video explaining how to begin a consulting career? if you do could you please comment the link.
    You have inspired me to look into consulting as a career.

  • @JhennipherBarbara
    @JhennipherBarbara Před 3 lety +3

    lol when you stopped everything to check if you were on mute, i felt that 😭

  • @joseluiz_carvalho
    @joseluiz_carvalho Před 3 lety +6

    I have to confess that the gamer chair caught my attention hahahaa Appears so amazing

  • @sooieyun
    @sooieyun Před 3 lety

    Your place in NY is so cute!

  • @abramordona1695
    @abramordona1695 Před 3 lety +2

    Inspiring as always (: .keep shining kchoi! still a huge fan lol

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the support! :)

  • @shadowfax6226
    @shadowfax6226 Před 3 lety +7

    I was wondering if you would do a video about the content you read. You talked about it earlier. I am hoping to go into consulting. Particularly around management, ESG coms consulting and government clients / public service. Could you share what you read i.e WSJ, HBR and news. Stuff to improve business speak to really be well-informed for the work culture and new industries you work in. Do you take notes? Etc. Very Inspiring. Thanks for sharing Kristina!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +2

      Ooh sure! Do you mean how I read decks and other information that clients send over?

    • @shadowfax6226
      @shadowfax6226 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bykchoi that would also be interesting and great content for you. Reading well and picking up on stuff clients prioritize is essential. Alot of it requires a systematic approach i assume. I was refering to keeping well informed around issues that are taking place and also improving your business speak and language when communicating with the client. I suppose it is second nature for many completing degrees and going straight into work. I have completed Pr internships doing desk research and building media lists for outreach. I hope to use my experience to be a consultant.

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +2

      Good to know, thanks for the suggestions! :)

  • @entertainmentchannel6349

    Hi. Can you please make a video on difference between a developer and the consultant

  • @lifemultiway9725
    @lifemultiway9725 Před 3 lety +3

    07:48 laughing so bad 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @garnerstewart5002
    @garnerstewart5002 Před 3 lety

    Lol that mute check is crucial!

  • @tannle
    @tannle Před 3 lety +18

    hey Kristina, i've always had an affinity for Consulting, but it seems the industry is mostly dominated by those with a science/numerical bent. it seems your background was principally concentrated around Languages/Linguistics, where i also came from. does it come as a challenge for you to get your foot in the door, and how did you make a name for yourself alongside kids with a business/econs background, which def helps them stay one jump ahead when it comes to understanding the inner workings of businesses. how did you manage to navigate this deluge of technical information thats unique to each industry without having the prerequisite foundation?

    • @TopVillain
      @TopVillain Před 3 lety +1

      I would charge you to answer a question like this

  • @andreyshestakov2951
    @andreyshestakov2951 Před 3 lety

    Hi from Canada! You guys are just awesome! I wonder what app do use for whiteboard sessions?

  • @long_fellow
    @long_fellow Před 3 lety

    You should get thicker curtains K. Those glass walls look cold

  • @juliapark5014
    @juliapark5014 Před 3 lety

    Watching intently learning about consulting and kchoi's chilli ingredients...then comes 7:48 😂😂😂

  • @josenino7140
    @josenino7140 Před 3 lety

    So ❤️❤️❤️

  • @reneelywang8953
    @reneelywang8953 Před 3 lety +1

    Hej Kchoi, i just have a poped up question, the conducted interview is just a pair of 2 people, or its a focus group of 6-8 people? do you mind introduce some techniques you used as a consultant? tach tack~

  • @elisam.o9391
    @elisam.o9391 Před 3 lety +7

    This is my dream job!! Can you make a video based around skills and credentials needed to be successful in this field?

    • @mrk131324
      @mrk131324 Před 3 lety +1

      You mean getting the job or being good at it, once you got it?

    • @elisam.o9391
      @elisam.o9391 Před 3 lety

      @@mrk131324 both :)

  • @nicholaskingdaily
    @nicholaskingdaily Před 3 lety +15

    I see kchoi. I click. I’m not in the consulting field but we also do projects so i really can relate with your vids. Love from PH🇵🇭

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you can relate! :)

    • @airwreckagee
      @airwreckagee Před 3 lety

      From the Philippines too and I do projects as well! Nice to see another Filipino subscriber 😊

    • @saketshan
      @saketshan Před 3 lety

      @@airwreckagee I am watching her since I was in India, But now I have moved to PH. on a consulting assignment in BGC manila. Love from PH and India

  • @yuhgr1
    @yuhgr1 Před 3 lety

    Ah I loveee your glasses 🤩🤩 where are they from?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      They’re from Warby Parker! The Baker in Glacier Grey but they discontinued that color :(

  • @Philip05932
    @Philip05932 Před 3 lety

    Your kettle seems so aesthetic. Would appreciate a link. Other than that a great video as always!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s a Fellow Stagg electric kettle! It’s pricey... though I did get manage to get it on sale at a West Elm outlet!

    • @Philip05932
      @Philip05932 Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi thank you so much! We drink loads of tea here in the UK so it might be a good investment!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      I think it’s best/made for pour-over coffee! But I couldn’t help myself and got a matching one with one of my best friends 😅

  • @yoursahil9139
    @yoursahil9139 Před 3 lety +5

    Love ❤ from INDIA 🇮🇳 REALLY LIKE YOUR CONTENT, I ALSO WANT TO BE A CONSULTANT. 👍

  • @valeriabonilla8631
    @valeriabonilla8631 Před 3 lety +2

    Love love love. I am studying international business degree in a college in Mexico and my ultimate goal is to become a consultant but that’s not as common here in these countries🥺

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +2

      Aw I hope you can make it happen and find something you enjoy!!

  • @arjuntamang895
    @arjuntamang895 Před 3 lety

    good job

  • @delalima
    @delalima Před 3 lety

    very nice

  • @xoxoangeldragon
    @xoxoangeldragon Před 3 lety

    What virtual whiteboard do you use? I am in tech consulting and it helps to have a way to quickly draw up a flowchart while on calls with clients. Thanks!

  • @specialKsmiledtoday
    @specialKsmiledtoday Před 3 lety

    what do you use for the virtual whiteboard?? my team has been trying to figure this out for our work lol

  • @amessimerful
    @amessimerful Před 3 lety

    What do you use for a virtual whiteboard? That sounds like an awesome idea for team meetings!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      We use Mural.co!!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      I think Microsoft Teams also has a built in Whiteboard app, but I haven’t used it before.

    • @amessimerful
      @amessimerful Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi looks awesome, thanks so much!

  • @MsAfroGames
    @MsAfroGames Před 3 lety +1

    Desk setup is looking elite in the background 👀, video soon?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      haha my husband's desk setup in the background?

    • @MsAfroGames
      @MsAfroGames Před 3 lety

      kchoi oh it’s not yours 😩, the chair piqued my interest

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      I’ll try to show it more closely in a future vlog 😅

  • @yaji861112
    @yaji861112 Před 3 lety

    Wondering where did you get that pot for your cooking?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      It’s from Caraway (that big pot is the Dutch Oven)! Here’s my affiliate link if you want to check it out :) caraway.go2cloud.org/SHBH

  • @Chickennuggetsisgodly
    @Chickennuggetsisgodly Před 3 lety +1

    Where did you get your glasses? So cute!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      They’re the Baker in Glacier Grey from Warby Parker. But they discontinued that color :(

    • @Chickennuggetsisgodly
      @Chickennuggetsisgodly Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi Thanks for replying! ♥️ I will check Warby Parker to see if they have other options. Love your channel!

  • @willaguila
    @willaguila Před 3 lety +6

    Hi! Can you tell me what kind of keyboard you have? It looks solid and durable. Haha. They keys sound good too. I’m interested. Please share.

    • @willaguila
      @willaguila Před 3 lety

      Hi! Just following up. Wanted to know the brand of computer keyboard you have? :)

    • @willaguila
      @willaguila Před 3 lety

      I really want this keyboard K. Will you please let me know what brand and model number it is?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Just added it to the bottom of the description box :)

    • @willaguila
      @willaguila Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!! :)

  • @icestriker33
    @icestriker33 Před 3 lety +1

    Yo that product placement for Secret labs. Hopefully they reach out and sponsor you!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Lol!! Time to get on Twitch? 🤔

    • @icestriker33
      @icestriker33 Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi YOOOOOOOO SHE RESPONDED TO ME. Shes Soo Down to earth guyss. Just made my day

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      What about a Fresh Peaches sponsorship 🍑🍑🍑

  • @wanderlustandhungerpangs

    Hello there,
    Do you use a specific productivity app/software such as Notion, Asana, etc. for aligning your calendar, to-do lists, planning, project management, etc.? It's easy when you work at a big firm as they have all of these shared services in place but some small boutique firms allow each consultant their own flexibility. I find this a bit overwhelming and wonder if you have any thoughts on how best to organize as a consultant. I am a strategic consultant and work primarily in North America and have clients in both private for-profit and non-profit, NGOs. Thanks.

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      I don't use any specific apps! I just use my Outlooks calendar + tasks (to-do list), and we have separate timelines for each project (sometimes we use Smartsheet, other times just a straight up Word doc table lol).

    • @wanderlustandhungerpangs
      @wanderlustandhungerpangs Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi Oh wow, that's great to know! Thanks so much for your reply.

  • @MohammedAli-tg3rk
    @MohammedAli-tg3rk Před 3 lety

    Hi kchoi! Where did you get your table or the one behind you by the window in your video? Thanks

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      IKEA!

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Sorry I read that as desk for some reason. But our coffee table is also from IKEA (the Listerby coffee table), and the brown end table next to the sofa was from Facebook marketplace and I’m not sure of the brand (maybe Wayfair)! If you check my apartment tour video, I linked as many items as possible in the description box :)

  • @norah9465
    @norah9465 Před 3 lety

    how many hours a week do you work?

  • @talktalki97
    @talktalki97 Před 3 lety

    Hi! Are those glasses also from WP? :)

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      Yup! They’re the Baker in Glacier Grey but they discontinued that color

  • @CPACareerPaths
    @CPACareerPaths Před 3 lety

    Great video. If you just work from home in NY, why did you have to move to NY then?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      My husband is based there (although he is also working from home)... but both of us work for companies that work on Eastern time, and we wanted to live in NY together for the first couple years of marriage!

  • @dd-ni2rg
    @dd-ni2rg Před 3 lety

    How often do you have to pull all-nighters?

  • @marwankhaddoumi1211
    @marwankhaddoumi1211 Před rokem

    Fact :
    You are so beautiful ↗️

  • @crystalkring
    @crystalkring Před 3 lety

    Please share your chilli recipe ☺️

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety +1

      Basically onions, garlic, spices (including cumin and chili powder), whatever meat you want, canned tomatoes, and beans/veggies (I usually use kidney beans, carrots, celery, bell pepper, canned corn)!

    • @crystalkring
      @crystalkring Před 3 lety

      @@bykchoi awesome! Thank you!

  • @shiprasingh1876
    @shiprasingh1876 Před 3 lety

    Hi kchoi! Loooove your glasses. Where are they from?

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      They are the Baker in Glacier Grey from Warby Parker but they discontinued the color!

  • @danielcrossley3859
    @danielcrossley3859 Před 3 lety

    On how many projects do you work simultaneously??

  • @gerardgutierrez8210
    @gerardgutierrez8210 Před 3 lety +1

    had to flex with the stagg in the beginning huh?

  • @ThanwaratS
    @ThanwaratS Před 3 lety

    May i know what comp r u working for? :))

  • @Marcus_Ma
    @Marcus_Ma Před 3 lety +1

    AM I FIRST?

  • @litoteeth
    @litoteeth Před 3 lety

    This sounds like user research

  • @nicholasphan2630
    @nicholasphan2630 Před 3 lety

    your typing speed..

    • @bykchoi
      @bykchoi  Před 3 lety

      hahaha mavis beacon typing did me good

  • @larukulunaseas
    @larukulunaseas Před 3 lety

    Where's my deck?

  • @kevinotero2141
    @kevinotero2141 Před 3 lety

    Buy bngo join the reddit

  • @TheDavfroz
    @TheDavfroz Před 3 lety

    i have crush on u

    • @dlee0207
      @dlee0207 Před 3 lety +1

      She’s married bro lol

  • @hienpham-dn1zd
    @hienpham-dn1zd Před 3 lety

    you speak so fast

  • @larukulunaseas
    @larukulunaseas Před 3 lety

    where's my deck??

  • @Dain929
    @Dain929 Před 3 lety

    You work too hard :(

  • @arnisls1462
    @arnisls1462 Před 3 lety

    every job that stick you all day in an office for more than 5 hours a day is unhuman ! what hell of a life is this ! and you will have husband and kids !? go teaching , and engoy your young life...