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Episode 12 · March 18, 2024 · 1h 15m

Jen Kim (BCG, Baird, Wind Point) | Consulting, Private Equity, Investment Banking

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In this episode, Jen Kim discusses her dynamic career across banking, consulting, and private equity.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:51 - Jen's personal and professional overview
00:03:55 - Decision to enter banking
00:05:40 - Banking experience and group joined
00:08:11 - Preparation for consulting cases
00:11:17 - Consulting interview process
00:17:45 - Practice for consulting math
00:18:53 - Work-life balance in banking vs consulting
00:25:43 - Explaining the value of consultants
00:30:08 - Partners' specialization in consulting
00:31:38 - Client buy-in at different levels
00:34:57 - Overcoming imposter syndrome
00:36:55 - Gaining professional skills from consulting
00:45:08 - Responsibilities
00:49:00 - Impact of travel on work-life balance
00:51:06 - Qualities of a good consultant
00:56:11 - Decision to switch to private equity
01:09:24 - Reason for leaving private equity for business school
01:11:56 - Advice to younger self

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