Overcoming new and exciting challenges every day
Xiao Zheng, Associate Consultant, NL
Education:
Delft University of Technology
MSc Materials Science & Engineering
As a student I was unsure for a long time about what I wanted to do after studies. I have many different interests and enjoy being challenged with complex problems, especially when they positively impact the world. Difficult challenges can be found in many professions, but what made strategy consulting stand out for me is how fast-moving this line of work is, how much responsibility you get, even on day one, and how much variety it brings in both every day work as well as the type of industry you are working in.
The induction programme has been incredibly useful in equipping me with all the tools and skills needed, and has also been a really fun way to get to know Eden McCallum and the other new joiners. The people at Eden McCallum are extremely inclusive, friendly and fun, and even though I have just started, I can already say that I feel at home.
I am now working on my first project, involving organisational design for a sustainability player, which I am very excited about since the cause is close to my heart. I am amazed by how fast the human brain can learn and adapt, from not knowing anything about the topic, to being able to produce output and add value. I am looking forward to getting to know more people in the field, learning more about problem solving, and continuing to overcome new and exciting challenges.