In this episode of Global Careers Calls, Tanyel Kazim, Employer Engagement Consultant at the University of London Careers Service, calls Cassia Arellano in Peru. Cassia is a BSc Business Administration with Marketing alumni from the University of London. Cassia’s story will resonate will all career stages. Unsure of her career path, a change of academic fate midway through a BA Communications degree formed the inspiration to refocus her attention to the world of business. Cassia shares a unique perspective through the eyes of a recruiter at global strategy house McKinsey & Company. Before this she supported socially conscious projects as a student with 180 Degrees Consulting. Cassia now leads business services in project management, supply chain, sustainability and more as a Senior Consultant at EY. Laden with top tips for listeners, we hope you enjoy this call with Cassia. Recommendations mentioned in this episode: https://180dc.org/ - 180 Degrees Consulting is the world's largest consultancy for non-profits & social enterprises offering high quality, extremely affordable consulting.  Key Points [02:54] - Career journey so far [03:30] - Reasons to complete a University of London degree [07:50] - Social enterprise consulting [11:36] - Why consulting & exploring other options [13:52] - Recruiting consultants [23:10] - Transition from Recruiter to Consultant  [28:12] - Top tips for career starters to thrive in a professional environment [34:10] - Mentorship and navigating imposter syndrome [40:52] - Quickfire questions including; one tip for navigating the corporate career process? An achievement you are really proud of? What is one skill you would like to develop? If you had a time machine, what would you do differently?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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