A Day in My Life as a Consultant 👩🏻‍💻 | WFH in New York

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[@findmp]

THIS BEAT IS MY RECITAL HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@bykchoi]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolelatorsi1673]

I’m a consultant as well in a similar role and I’m amazed how put together you seem during the day! I’m usually a mess haha. This video is a Very interesting insight into a day in the life of a peer!

[@bykchoi]

Hahaha you only see what I show in my vlogs! 🤪

[@SportsUniqueFootage]

Maybe a video suggestion I have is something like "tips on communicating effectively in your career, day to day" I'm starting as an engineer at Amazon after graduation soon and I think it'd be a lot of help for myself and your viewers :)

[@SamElle]

i swear the two second delay between when a meeting ends and when you finally leave the zoom meeting room is so awkward. I just awkwardly smile LOL

[@bykchoi]

That and the first couple minutes of small talk before everyone else joins the meeting 😅

[@PaigeWestCo]

Girl I swear I see you in all of my fave youtubers comments! I need to just look through who you’re subscribed to since we obviously have the same taste😂

[@LovelySimpleBria]

The way you double checked that you were muted 🤣 relatable

[@bykchoi]

LOL constantly checking if I’m on/off mute

[@jacq796]

I ALWAYS do that during classes, it makes me paranoid

[@cloudsjoo]

I just started as an analyst in Consulting and I love your videos! They really give me comfort especially when I feel lonely working from home

[@bykchoi]

Aw glad you enjoy them!

[@eliemaalouf8484]

You're so grateful about everything!! Gives motivation and hope lol

[@katenordlund2364]

Really like how you explain your day and the way you filmed it, thinking about studying something similar and videos like this is a huuge help!

[@bykchoi]

glad you found it helpful! :)

[@tiaozukum4147]

Loved it! Your ‘day in the life’ episodes have encouraged me to create content around my consulting work week :) Thank you!

[@bykchoi]

Aw that’s great! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@Hopp433]

Just came across your channel and love your vlog!!! I'm a senior trying to break into investment banking so it's cool to see the work life style in New York :) you just gained a new subscriber!!!

[@elenasholar8140]

I’ve been working to get my degree in business administration but after everything went virtual, I started to question if I really wanted to do business but your videos really helped me realize what position I think I’d do best in. I like how put together your videos are! and even though you can’t say too much about your job, you’re still good at explaining the daily tasks and stuff! love your channel!!

[@bykchoi]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@DaCutieUKnow1177]

Lol loved seeing Hubs pop in toward the end! So happy for you two 🥰

[@bykchoi]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@lilies-and-lilies]

I love your vlogs!! It never occurred to me that consulting might be something I was interested in before I started watching your videos. :)

[@bykchoi]

Glad I could spark your interest in it! :)

[@andyg1918]

I followed you before i work as a consultant, looking for the most informative video and getting familiarize with the job. You ALWAYS explain everything soooo good and structured. I learned so much! Love from Sydney ❤

[@bykchoi]

aww thank you! :)

[@sylviazzzz]

I love the enthusiasm you show for your job ✨

[@sthompson18]

Saw the husband and the chili! Fun. You have a great channel.

[@yw328]

Love it! the same smiling face until the end of video call :)))

[@bykchoi]

😂😂😂

[@ominous450]

I'm living vicariously through these vlogs 😆

[@sri-6374]

Same 😫🥱

[@piiyaxee]

I love this insight "consultant" episodes

[@parkerrex]

3 hr design session at 6am! Wowwww

[@lina_byoui]

loved this video ♡ thank you for sharing bits of your work life with us~

[@bykchoi]

Thank you!!

[@shreyasibhattacharyya4202]

Have been following you for a year now. You've got such a calming voice!

[@bykchoi]

Aw hahah thanks for the support!

[@forgetmedreamhigh]

Just wanted to say that you’ve really inspired me to start a career in consulting and I’m really looking forward to starting in January :) Duke.

[@bykchoi]

Aw thank you for this comment!! Good luck! :)

[@joymae]

I have the fellow kettle and it’s seriously my favorite purchase

[@tannle]

hey Kristina, i've always had an affinity for Consulting, but it seems the industry is mostly dominated by those with a science/numerical bent. it seems your background was principally concentrated around Languages/Linguistics, where i also came from. does it come as a challenge for you to get your foot in the door, and how did you make a name for yourself alongside kids with a business/econs background, which def helps them stay one jump ahead when it comes to understanding the inner workings of businesses. how did you manage to navigate this deluge of technical information thats unique to each industry without having the prerequisite foundation?

[@TopVillain]

I would charge you to answer a question like this

[@Ricccardo80]

Thanks for sharing what a day in your life look like. I know it super difficult when you need to work with people in time zones far from you. I usually work with New York when my time is Arabian Standard Time.... not the easiest of life. I hope the situation with COVID is getting better in NYC, please take care and keep safe. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones

[@LauZalve]

Ohhh I am loving to see this kind of videos :) You have a new suscriber :P

[@californiaisland5537]

Love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 began to watch your videos,that’s very nice for me,thank you 🤗

[@keshiachristelle5112]

always love watching a k.choi vlog!

[@leonawu657]

😍😍😍😍😍😍Finally wait for you!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@bykchoi]

thanks for your patience! :)

[@shadowfax6226]

I was wondering if you would do a video about the content you read. You talked about it earlier. I am hoping to go into consulting. Particularly around management, ESG coms consulting and government clients / public service. Could you share what you read i.e WSJ, HBR and news. Stuff to improve business speak to really be well-informed for the work culture and new industries you work in. Do you take notes? Etc. Very Inspiring. Thanks for sharing Kristina!

[@bykchoi]

Ooh sure! Do you mean how I read decks and other information that clients send over?

[@shadowfax6226]

@@bykchoi that would also be interesting and great content for you. Reading well and picking up on stuff clients prioritize is essential. Alot of it requires a systematic approach i assume. I was refering to keeping well informed around issues that are taking place and also improving your business speak and language when communicating with the client. I suppose it is second nature for many completing degrees and going straight into work. I have completed Pr internships doing desk research and building media lists for outreach. I hope to use my experience to be a consultant.

[@bykchoi]

Good to know, thanks for the suggestions! :)

[@karentorralba3584]

Do you have a video explaining how to begin a consulting career? if you do could you please comment the link. You have inspired me to look into consulting as a career.

[@joseluiz_carvalho]

I have to confess that the gamer chair caught my attention hahahaa Appears so amazing

[@bykchoi]

Lol 😂

[@JuliaBoateng]

Hi Kristina! Not sure if you made a video about this already, but how do you think COVID has affected consulting and the industry? You’ve piqued my interest about getting into consulting and I’d love to work for a big firm one day once I graduate with my masters!

[@caseyb9507]

Your tea strainer cup in the beginning is so adorable! Do you have a link of where you can get it? :) Love this video!

[@bykchoi]

I got it ages ago, probably at Home Goods!

[@elisam.o9391]

This is my dream job!! Can you make a video based around skills and credentials needed to be successful in this field?

[@mrk131324]

You mean getting the job or being good at it, once you got it?

[@elisam.o9391]

@@mrk131324 both :)

[@jeanz7158]

Could you share tips on how to improve communication / public speaking skills?

[@JhennipherBarbara]

lol when you stopped everything to check if you were on mute, i felt that 😭

[@bykchoi]

😂😂😂

[@willaguila]

Hi! Can you tell me what kind of keyboard you have? It looks solid and durable. Haha. They keys sound good too. I’m interested. Please share.

[@willaguila]

Hi! Just following up. Wanted to know the brand of computer keyboard you have? :)

[@willaguila]

I really want this keyboard K. Will you please let me know what brand and model number it is?

[@bykchoi]

Just added it to the bottom of the description box :)

[@willaguila]

Thank you!!! :)

[@nicholaskingdaily]

I see kchoi. I click. I’m not in the consulting field but we also do projects so i really can relate with your vids. Love from PH🇵🇭

[@bykchoi]

Glad you can relate! :)

[@airwreckagee]

From the Philippines too and I do projects as well! Nice to see another Filipino subscriber 😊

[@saketshan]

@@airwreckagee I am watching her since I was in India, But now I have moved to PH. on a consulting assignment in BGC manila. Love from PH and India

[@julianguyen1062]

Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing!

[@PrateekKanade]

There are days when I have done 5-6 interviews for projects :D Crazy days

[@aparkostavicenna1062]

do some more cooking videos! i love that hehe

[@sophiayuna]

haha this was so relatable! :')

[@bykchoi]

aw haha glad you can relate!!

[@long_fellow]

You should get thicker curtains K. Those glass walls look cold

[@myob2k]

Cool video. Can you do a video on your tea keg and where could we get these items from?

[@garnerstewart5002]

Lol that mute check is crucial!

[@bykchoi]

LOL truth

[@laurentruong]

would love to see a desk set up

[@entertainmentchannel6349]

Hi. Can you please make a video on difference between a developer and the consultant

[@abramordona1695]

Inspiring as always (: .keep shining kchoi! still a huge fan lol

[@bykchoi]

Thank you for the support! :)

[@xoxoangeldragon]

What virtual whiteboard do you use? I am in tech consulting and it helps to have a way to quickly draw up a flowchart while on calls with clients. Thanks!

[@bykchoi]

We use Mural.co!

[@Angel_R388]

Where did you get your glasses? So cute!

[@bykchoi]

They’re the Baker in Glacier Grey from Warby Parker. But they discontinued that color :(

[@Angel_R388]

@@bykchoi Thanks for replying! ♥️ I will check Warby Parker to see if they have other options. Love your channel!

[@yuhgr1]

Ah I loveee your glasses 🤩🤩 where are they from?

[@bykchoi]

They’re from Warby Parker! The Baker in Glacier Grey but they discontinued that color :(

[@reneelywang8953]

Hej Kchoi, i just have a poped up question, the conducted interview is just a pair of 2 people, or its a focus group of 6-8 people? do you mind introduce some techniques you used as a consultant? tach tack~

[@MsAfroGames]

Desk setup is looking elite in the background 👀, video soon?

[@bykchoi]

haha my husband's desk setup in the background?

[@MsAfroGames]

kchoi oh it’s not yours 😩, the chair piqued my interest

[@bykchoi]

I’ll try to show it more closely in a future vlog 😅

[@amessimerful]

What do you use for a virtual whiteboard? That sounds like an awesome idea for team meetings!

[@bykchoi]

We use Mural.co!!

[@bykchoi]

I think Microsoft Teams also has a built in Whiteboard app, but I haven’t used it before.

[@amessimerful]

@@bykchoi looks awesome, thanks so much!

[@wanderlustandhungerpangs]

Hello there, Do you use a specific productivity app/software such as Notion, Asana, etc. for aligning your calendar, to-do lists, planning, project management, etc.? It's easy when you work at a big firm as they have all of these shared services in place but some small boutique firms allow each consultant their own flexibility. I find this a bit overwhelming and wonder if you have any thoughts on how best to organize as a consultant. I am a strategic consultant and work primarily in North America and have clients in both private for-profit and non-profit, NGOs. Thanks.

[@bykchoi]

I don't use any specific apps! I just use my Outlooks calendar + tasks (to-do list), and we have separate timelines for each project (sometimes we use Smartsheet, other times just a straight up Word doc table lol).

[@wanderlustandhungerpangs]

@@bykchoi Oh wow, that's great to know! Thanks so much for your reply.

[@lifemultiway9725]

07:48 laughing so bad 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juliapark5014]

Watching intently learning about consulting and kchoi's chilli ingredients...then comes 7:48 😂😂😂

[@bykchoi]

hahahaha

[@Philip05932]

Your kettle seems so aesthetic. Would appreciate a link. Other than that a great video as always!

[@bykchoi]

It’s a Fellow Stagg electric kettle! It’s pricey... though I did get manage to get it on sale at a West Elm outlet!

[@Philip05932]

@@bykchoi thank you so much! We drink loads of tea here in the UK so it might be a good investment!

[@bykchoi]

I think it’s best/made for pour-over coffee! But I couldn’t help myself and got a matching one with one of my best friends 😅

[@kimberlylorenzo2486]

I love the skin!

[@yaji861112]

Wondering where did you get that pot for your cooking?

[@bykchoi]

It’s from Caraway (that big pot is the Dutch Oven)! Here’s my affiliate link if you want to check it out :) caraway.go2cloud.org/SHBH

[@sooieyun]

Your place in NY is so cute!

[@bykchoi]

hahaha thanks :P

[@yoursahil9139]

Love ❤ from INDIA 🇮🇳 REALLY LIKE YOUR CONTENT, I ALSO WANT TO BE A CONSULTANT. 👍

[@andreyshestakov2951]

Hi from Canada! You guys are just awesome! I wonder what app do use for whiteboard sessions?

[@bykchoi]

Mural.co!

[@MohammedAli-tg3rk]

Hi kchoi! Where did you get your table or the one behind you by the window in your video? Thanks

[@bykchoi]

IKEA!

[@bykchoi]

Sorry I read that as desk for some reason. But our coffee table is also from IKEA (the Listerby coffee table), and the brown end table next to the sofa was from Facebook marketplace and I’m not sure of the brand (maybe Wayfair)! If you check my apartment tour video, I linked as many items as possible in the description box :)

[@CPACareerPaths]

Great video. If you just work from home in NY, why did you have to move to NY then?

[@bykchoi]

My husband is based there (although he is also working from home)... but both of us work for companies that work on Eastern time, and we wanted to live in NY together for the first couple years of marriage!

[@josenino7140]

So ❤️❤️❤️

[@specialKsmiledtoday]

what do you use for the virtual whiteboard?? my team has been trying to figure this out for our work lol

[@bykchoi]

Mural.co! :)

[@danielcrossley3859]

On how many projects do you work simultaneously??

[@bykchoi]

Usually about 3-6!

[@danielcrossley3859]

@@bykchoi crazy!!! thanks! :)

[@dd-ni2rg]

How often do you have to pull all-nighters?

[@bykchoi]

Never!

[@valeriabonilla8631]

Love love love. I am studying international business degree in a college in Mexico and my ultimate goal is to become a consultant but that’s not as common here in these countries🥺

[@bykchoi]

Aw I hope you can make it happen and find something you enjoy!!

[@arjuntamang895]

good job

[@icestriker33]

Yo that product placement for Secret labs. Hopefully they reach out and sponsor you!

[@bykchoi]

Lol!! Time to get on Twitch? 🤔

[@icestriker33]

@@bykchoi YOOOOOOOO SHE RESPONDED TO ME. Shes Soo Down to earth guyss. Just made my day

[@bykchoi]

What about a Fresh Peaches sponsorship 🍑🍑🍑

[@marwankhaddoumi1211]

Fact : You are so beautiful ↗️

[@talktalki97]

Hi! Are those glasses also from WP? :)

[@bykchoi]

Yup! They’re the Baker in Glacier Grey but they discontinued that color

[@crystalkring]

Please share your chilli recipe ☺️

[@bykchoi]

Basically onions, garlic, spices (including cumin and chili powder), whatever meat you want, canned tomatoes, and beans/veggies (I usually use kidney beans, carrots, celery, bell pepper, canned corn)!

[@crystalkring]

@@bykchoi awesome! Thank you!

[@norah9465]

how many hours a week do you work?

[@delalima]

very nice

[@shiprasingh1876]

Hi kchoi! Loooove your glasses. Where are they from?

[@bykchoi]

They are the Baker in Glacier Grey from Warby Parker but they discontinued the color!

[@gerardgutierrez8210]

had to flex with the stagg in the beginning huh?

[@bykchoi]

😂😂😂

[@ThanwaratS]

May i know what comp r u working for? :))

[@larukulunaseas]

Where's my deck?

[@litoteeth]

This sounds like user research

[@nicholasphan2630]

your typing speed..

[@bykchoi]

hahaha mavis beacon typing did me good

[@Marcus_Ma]

AM I FIRST?

[@bykchoi]

🎉🎉🎉

[@kevinotero2141]

Buy bngo join the reddit

[@arnisls1462]

every job that stick you all day in an office for more than 5 hours a day is unhuman ! what hell of a life is this ! and you will have husband and kids !? go teaching , and engoy your young life...

[@TheDavfroz]

i have crush on u

[@dlee0207]

She’s married bro lol

[@larukulunaseas]

where's my deck??

[@hienpham-dn1zd]

you speak so fast

[@bykchoi]

sorry!! D:

[@Dain929]

You work too hard :(

[@bykchoi]

😟😟😟