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Tips for an upcoming consultant? How do I prepare the best for the start?

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Would like to get to the senior consultant level as soon as possible. Any excell, powerpoint course or anythig else that you could recommend to do in next month before the joining?

Vivek M. asked during the live chat Climate Action – How Roland Berger helps its clients to achieve their goals towards a carbon-free world to Roland Berger

Category: Career Advice

Date asked: Friday, December 10, 2021

Last reviewed: Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

Hi Vivek!

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vivek M.

Hi Timotheus!

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

Do you have any experience with PPT and/or excel already?

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vivek M.

I do but not extensive. I mostly have to take some short of help from Youtube :)

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

Don't worry would be my answer! That's why you would start at a lower level (e.g., as JC) to get more familiar with the tools --> Believe me, you will learn them!

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vivek M.

Thanks Timotheus.
I'm starting at C1 level. Is there any onboarding training? How is it like?

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

I personally have not looked into preparation material as I worked for 5 years prior to joining RB and therefore had some experience already with the tools.

There is onboarding training, yes! This will provide you with some quick access to helpful ways of learning. Also, RB will provide access to very nice and extensive training platforms so you can continue to practice on your own!

And may I say congratulations? It sounds like you have the offer already?

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vivek M.

:) Thank you! Yes I do. And I'm already having imposter syndrome.

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Karla P.

Vivek! Congratulations I'm here to encourage you. I know how that feels, but you gotta trust your abilities and just know: you're gonna do great!

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

Thanks for stepping in Karla! And I could not agree more.

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vivek M.

Karla! Very encouraging, thanks!

Friday, December 10, 2021

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Timotheus G.

Consultant

And Vivek: Congrats! You have made an incredible step and can be proud of you! I always go by the motto of "I'm doing MY best".

Friday, December 10, 2021

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