S22E15: Consulting Unpacked | The Worst Mistake In My First Month at Bain

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I went to the beach (literally) during my first month at Bain.

Technically, I was allowed to. Strategically, it quietly hurt my early trajectory.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the biggest mistake she made in her first month – and what she wishes she had done instead.

You'll learn:

• Why “unstaffed” is a career opportunity – not time off
• How early visibility and eagerness shape who gets the best projects
• What to do in your first weeks to position yourself for rapid promotion

This is the reality no one tells you before you start.

If you’re about to join a consulting firm, this is how you avoid falling behind before you even realize it.

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