From CIA to M&A: Trust Your Gut and Find the Right Time
11/04/23 • 43 min
In this week's episode we chat with Eric C., who went from a leader in the DA, to a leader in M&A, and we learn about the importance of trusting your gut and biding your time.
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Welcome and Intro
(6:15) Transitioning as GS-7 vs GS-15
(12:17) How did you start the job search while still at CIA
(17:06) What tradecraft is valuable in the private sector
(23:15) Keeping the ‘mission first’ mindset
(25:35) Moving from Federal Consulting to Commercial Consulting
(28:50) Culture differences between big company and boutique
(30:30) Going into M&A
(35:05) What is CX and HCD
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In this week's episode we chat with Eric C., who went from a leader in the DA, to a leader in M&A, and we learn about the importance of trusting your gut and biding your time.
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Welcome and Intro
(6:15) Transitioning as GS-7 vs GS-15
(12:17) How did you start the job search while still at CIA
(17:06) What tradecraft is valuable in the private sector
(23:15) Keeping the ‘mission first’ mindset
(25:35) Moving from Federal Consulting to Commercial Consulting
(28:50) Culture differences between big company and boutique
(30:30) Going into M&A
(35:05) What is CX and HCD
Message us on Threads @[email protected]
Leave a comment on X @reltopodcast
Email us at [email protected]
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