I went to the beach (literally) during my first month at Bain.
Technically, I was allowed to. Strategically, it quietly hurt my early trajectory.
In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the biggest mistake she made in her first month – and what she wishes she had done instead.
You'll learn:
- Why “unstaffed” is a career opportunity – not time off
- How early visibility and eagerness shape who gets the best projects
- What to do in your first weeks to position yourself for rapid promotion
This is the reality no one tells you before you start.
If you’re about to join a consulting firm, this is how you avoid falling behind before you even realize it.
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