A Step Ahead: Thinking Forward

Episode 11: Business Development in Consulting? with Srushti Kothari

Welcome to Season 2 of A Step Ahead! This episode features Srushti Kothari, a Business Development Specialist at the Boston Consulting Group. Hear about her experiences in university and tips for success in this field! Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dNcfxvji [https://lnkd.in/dNcfxvji] Check out Srushti’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srushtikothari/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srushtikothari/] Follow us on our social media platforms so you do not miss any updates on our upcoming episodes: https://lnkd.in/dNcfxvji [https://lnkd.in/dNcfxvji] #career [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=career&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #growth [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=growth&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #professionals [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=professionals&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #experts [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=experts&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #education [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=education&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #advice [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=advice&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #artificialintelligence [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=artificialintelligence&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #experiences [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=experiences&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #students [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=students&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #guidance [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=guidance&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760] #astepaheadthinkingforward [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=astepaheadthinkingforward&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7175126230667509760]

Episode 10: Consulting, a Pathway to Unlimited Opportunities? with Paras Bansal

A Step Ahead is back with an incredible episode! Paras Bansal shares his inspirational journey with us, where he pursued an Engineering degree from Punjab Engineering College, worked at BCG and Bain as a consultant, and now currently works with PUMA as a business analyst. With passions in a multitude of fields, Paras discusses how he switched careers from consulting to retail, how to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities available to us, and how to develop the right mindset for competitive interviews. Listening to this episode will not only give you an insight on the gateway to success in numerous fields, but Paras also emphasises how you can explore your interests in unlimited ways! Thanks for tuning in! Check out Paras’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras--bansal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras--bansal/] Follow us on our social media platforms so you do not miss any updates on our upcoming episodes: https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward [https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward] #career #growth #professionals #experts #education #advice #artificialintelligence #experiences #students #guidance #podcast #astepaheadthinkingforward

Episode 9: Shop, Click, Repeat: E-Commerce behind the scenes, with Pooja Baburaj

We're back! Episode 9 is out now! Join us for an insightful conversation with Pooja Baburaj, an E-commerce beauty & wellbeing manager at Unilever. Pooja pursued a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies at the American University Sharjah. In the episode, she discusses her journey transitioning from an international studies major to taking up a variety of business roles like Human Resources, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Development and Leadership, Brand Management and now E-commerce. Through these roles, she has honed vital skills to navigate the tough business world. She also shares how the FMCG industry drives continuous commitment, and its dynamic nature makes it a place of budding ideas and innovation. Lastly, Pooja shared her take on AI, how she believes it is changing the workspace and how it will continue to do so over the next few years. Thanks for tuning in! Check out Pooja’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-baburaj27/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-baburaj27/] Follow us on our social media platforms so you do not miss any updates on our upcoming episodes: https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward [https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward] #career #growth #professionals #experts #education #advice #artificialintelligence #experiences #students #guidance #podcast #astepaheadthinkingforward

Episode 8: Consulting Unpacked: Crafting Solutions that Drive Results, with Yara Aljabi

We're back with another amazing episode! Join us for an insightful episode with Yara Aljabi. Yara currently works as a consultant at a Big 4 firm, and she graduated with an industrial engineering degree from the American University of Sharjah. Yara shares her journey from being a student to now working as a full-time consultant. She talks about how her numerous experiences in university have played a major role in shaping her professional career. She also discusses her journey of landing the role, how she prepared for it, and the recruitment process. Furthermore, she mentions how the open-minded and welcoming work culture at her company has a wonderful impact on the employees and contributes greatly to their success. Lastly, Yara sheds light on the topic of AI and how it will be a great tool to support many operational tasks. Thanks for tuning in! Check out Yara’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yara-aljabi-924b691b3 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yara-aljabi-924b691b3] Follow us on our social media platforms so you do not miss any updates on our upcoming episodes: https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward [https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward] #career #growth #professionals #experts #education #advice #artificialintelligence #experiences #students #guidance #podcast #astepaheadthinkingforward

Episode 7: Energizing Excellence: Inside the World of a Project Manager, with Ahmed Fathy

Episode 7 is here! Listen to our guest Ahmed Fathy, a mechanical engineering graduate who works at GE Vernova as a Project Manager. Along with his educational experiences, Ahmed shares some incredible advice about standing out in the competitive world of engineering, details about the work culture at GE, and certain personality traits that will help you succeed in the workforce. Ahmed also discusses the lean business model in relation to GE, the energy sector, and AI. Thanks for tuning in! Check out Ahmed’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-n-fathy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-n-fathy/] Follow us on our social media platforms so you do not miss any updates on our upcoming episodes: https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward [https://linktr.ee/astepahead.thinkingforward] #career #growth #professionals #experts #education #advice #artificialintelligence #experiences #students #guidance #podcast #astepaheadthinkingforward