From Special Forces to Consulting: Due Diligence & Acumen
10/06/23 • 43 min
In our first interview, we talk with Ryan G. about his transition from special forces to Big 4 consulting.
(0:00) Intro
(1:12) Background & Origin Story: Going through Special Forces selection and the Q-course
(10:48) How developing business skills actually helped during SF selection
(18:20) Why did the business sector look so appealing
(22:14) What strategies and tools did Ryan use to network
(23:41) How do you build business acumen while still in government
(27:00) How do you decide on the right consulting firm
(28:17) How did you navigate the salary conversations
(33:00) Why federal consulting is an easy transition
(38:50) What skills government personnel should consider developing while still in government
(40:50) Lighting round questions
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In our first interview, we talk with Ryan G. about his transition from special forces to Big 4 consulting.
(0:00) Intro
(1:12) Background & Origin Story: Going through Special Forces selection and the Q-course
(10:48) How developing business skills actually helped during SF selection
(18:20) Why did the business sector look so appealing
(22:14) What strategies and tools did Ryan use to network
(23:41) How do you build business acumen while still in government
(27:00) How do you decide on the right consulting firm
(28:17) How did you navigate the salary conversations
(33:00) Why federal consulting is an easy transition
(38:50) What skills government personnel should consider developing while still in government
(40:50) Lighting round questions
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Leave a comment on X @reltopodcast
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