GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Joining my first job at Deloitte soon, any tips/advice?

Would like to know more about 1)how the work life is and what to expect 2)how to get adjusted into the work environment right out of college 3)some pointers regarding unspoken rules? 4) General advice to newbies Thank you!

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ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut
Zomato19mo

Work life and expectations would depend a lot on your case/manager

  1. Learn how to manage your manager
  2. Do not under-communicate
  3. Set up a habit to take regular feedback/1:1s
  4. In the beginning, just try to learn as much as you can - Deloitte is amazing to get your basics sorted (comms etc.)

Do not limit yourself to the constraints of your local environment, keep trying to learn, look outside.

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Thank you so much, will keep these in mind

SquishyWaffle
SquishyWaffle
Porter19mo

After 10 years of work life, I can slowly say this is what corporate is. Nothing beyond this, nothing less than this.

BouncySushi
BouncySushi

Working there for some time now. I will tell you pros and cons Pros:

  1. You can get a lot of help to upscale yourself. Be it trainings or certifications.
  2. You will be assigned a “buddy” and that person will guide you in anyway you need.
  3. You will be assigned a HR. Any problems, just reach out to them. Cons:
  4. If you’re a person who doesn’t prefer “too much networking”, you can’t climb the ladder. You should maintain a lot of networking here to get a project, to get a name for yourself.
  5. Chaotic organisational paradigm. You must regularly communicate with a lot of managers. You got RM, PM and your client manager. Problem here is, your RM and PM should be aware of what you are doing. Because only your client manager knows your work capability. If you do not communicate with your RM and PM regularly, they must get feedback from your client. Any miscommunication from their end regarding your feedback might affect your hike. And trust me it will. Ever heard of the Chinese whispers game? You’ll see that IRL.
  6. The most important part - Hike. I was told, no matter how hard you work in your project, unless you contribute something to the firm, it’s as good as you are on bench. Doesn’t matter if you are the best analyst in the world, if you don’t contribute to the firm, you get nothing.
  7. The obvious - work life balance. Not in everyone’s case but yeah everyone I know has none. A colleague of mine was asked to come to his work location for a month. His wife just had a baby. He was told, “client deliverables are important”.
BouncySushi
BouncySushi

But all that said, you must join. They’ll provide you the best training. Probably force you to do some certifications but if you are smart enough, you can turn that into your favour.

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Thank you so much for explaining clearly!! Will keep in mind that networking and contributing is key. Off the topic, what made you stay and if it's a place you'd want to work at for more time?

DancingBurrito
DancingBurrito

Which team are you going to be a part of?

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

RFA

JazzyPancake
JazzyPancake

Just grind, you will be overworked, no use cribbing about shitty WLB

SparklyNugget
SparklyNugget
Amazon19mo

Don't

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

?

SparklyNugget
SparklyNugget
Amazon19mo

Well my personal view is that I don't want to work as analyst, But if you like it then it's your choice.

DizzyBurrito
DizzyBurrito

CFBR

FluffyPanda
FluffyPanda
Swiggy19mo

Pay ll be less. Work like an ass. Your long term stay depends on how well you're doing politics/bitching/carefully create ur ways. Make sure you dont become a pawn of ur managers. They ll try to make u one by become very caring for u. My wife worked there. this is a first hand information.

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

I see, thank you for sharing this perspective

GroovyKoala
GroovyKoala

Learn from the good, average, bad and the evil. Later decide whom you want to be

DizzyNarwhal
DizzyNarwhal
Amazon19mo

You won’t listen - but leave

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Can you elaborate?

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