Why I Love My Job as a Consultant | Q&A

it’s Q&A time! answered some more questions about consulting, work/life balance, and travel. click SHOW MORE for more info! ⬇
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↳ lakey inspired: / lakeyinspired
▶️ videos mentioned:
↳ previous q&a: bit.ly/2knNQFu
↳ how to change careers: bit.ly/2TxDY7V
↳ what is consulting?: bit.ly/2kfV9yO
↳ shu’s food/travel channel: / dejashu
⏱️ question timestamps:
↳ 1:10 tips to apply for a master’s in management (as a language major)?
↳ 2:17 for fastest growth in management consulting should i do a master’s in management now or an MBA later?
↳ 3:22 why i love my job (does consulting make you feel accomplished?)
↳ 4:55 was consulting the main goal after acquiring your master’s degree? and what was a decisive moment for you to leave PR and move into consulting?
↳ 5:26 i’m a software engineer, but seem to like consulting. any ideas on how i can switch?
↳ 6:03 tips/lessons for a soon-to-be post-grad?
↳ 6:55 how do you manage your energy when you travel and work so much?
↳ 7:39 productivity tips when working on something in your free time with a 9-5 job? and how to balance work and youtube?
↳ 9:05 what are the first things you research when traveling to a new place?
↳ 9:58 where will you be traveling this year?
↳ 10:22 how do you plan your itinerary when traveling?
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↳ twitter: / kristina_choi
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[@shastasilverchairsg]

No makeup, didn't do your hair and wearing a hoodie, and you still look beautiful.

[@Danventures]

It's really refreshing being subscribed to a channel like this where it's focused on career, life advises, and work-travel vlogs as opposed to the bustling world of KZbin where it's all about CHALLENGES and SUPERFICIAL BEAUTY (no shade tho ✌)

[@allengreathouse7707]

This girl is legit smart as f, you can even see by the way she articulates her thoughts

[@ChristineWong]

I’m a tech consultant at Accenture (I also have a channel focused on tech consulting!), and it’s great to see other consultants on KZbin shedding light to this career. Especially Asian women! ❤️ I also spend weekends for the videos! I can relate to a lot of this! Even though I’m in tech, a lot of people are against change, so we have a fair share of change management we take on ourselves if we don’t have change management consultants on the team.

[@Reineirjames]

Can you please do another day in my life vlogs. I miss them ☺

[@bykchoi]

Sure!

[@hasiniilangaratne5675]

I'm from Melbourne, Australia and I love you! I just got accepted into business school and hope to become a consultant some day too. Your videos are always so entertaining and educational. I could listen to you talk all day 💛

[@yuria8347]

I love your voice, so smooth and relaxing

[@ElenaHaus]

I am so amazed how you juggle creating a video and your consulting job! :)

[@yam288]

i've been bingeing your videos for the past few days and i'm still so amazed at how eloquent you are! not sure if you get this often but you should definitely do a podcast 🥰

[@bykchoi]

hahaha a lot of people say that! maybe i will

[@yam288]

Please do, my commute to and from work would be so much better lolol

[@gracemungkaje4333]

Thanks heaps kchoi!!! I love all your vlogs, always informative and just real 😊

[@akshat3825]

You literally look so beautiful even without makeup

[@Ricccardo80]

Thanks for another excellent video. I always enjoy listening to you talking, you have indeed a very clear way to explain things. I would love to hear more about your way of balancing work and private life. Btw I do plan my trip too around food locations :D

[@goandrewgoh]

7:50 work/study/hobby balancing and allocating adequate amount of time for each task is very tough for me... I'm learning a lot from your videos~ thx!

[@bykchoi]

i'm still learning too!

[@nicolekristinarendse196]

Thanks for the Q&A, super helpful:)

[@yuanlunyin5241]

Love your videos!! Can you also talk about your current area, Change Management?

[@ChoeBrandon]

Great video as always! Keep up with the content!

[@bykchoi]

number 1 fan :P

[@katrinachang3420]

My question got answered! As a PR fellow I adore and am jealous of how well-spoken you are :)

[@bykchoi]

yay! thank youuu :)

[@passanglhamusherpa4253]

kchoi where to post my questions?

[@normapietri3332]

Already put a thumb up before it starts, lovely with makeup and even more in the « situation » kisskiss from France kchoi🐞💖🇫🇷 🌸🌸

[@krystalytwang4061]

ur pink pillow cover is so cute haha Love u as always~ Cheers

[@natalyricouz]

You made me want to change my career xD love your videos!!

[@callychen8565]

thank you for sharing !

[@Grace-fo2ns]

Love this thank you!!! 💕

[@bykchoi]

thank YOU :)

[@Sunnshinee365]

you still look cute with no make up! learnt new tips for work/life balance :D

[@dmd2803]

would you do a simple make up routine? I really like your simple, minimal(ish) look but still beautiful~

[@katierejoice]

You look beautiful even without makeup!!~

[@ethanluc8908]

Do you do cover letter /cv reviews? I'm applying to MBB atm and would appreciate any help. Love your videos!

[@mayankchoudhury1087]

How to get an internship in consulting whilst being in the final year of software engineering?

[@ruijiewu5370]

Any chance for another budgeting video?? Really want to get some budgeting tips and how to spend/save money wisely 🤣😝

[@bykchoi]

yes i'm planning on it!!

[@terrycharleston4298]

Can you do a video about what it is like to be a change management consultant?

[@joannechiu9461]

Thanks for sharing! Even though I’m not currently interested in consultany-related jobs, I still really enjoy your video like this 💙 btw, have you ever considered recording a podcast ? 😳 I found so many people just like me love your voice and of course your useful advices, experiences so much! Following your KZbin channel is one of my best decisions in 2016 :)

[@bykchoi]

hahaha I’ve considered it many times 😂 maybe eventually but right now I don’t think I have the time!! Aw you’ve been around since London. Thank you so much for the support! :)))

[@joannechiu9461]

kchoi I was an exchange student in Holland during my junior year in college and now I'm here again for my masters. So I can really understand when you said that so many people want to back to the country they've been because of the exchange program 👻

[@krystalytwang4061]

and really like ur bgm everytime at the end. Is it possible that you could suggest the name of bgms on the screen? Thx a lot~ 😋

[@noemivasquez9172]

Hi Kristina ! I’m currently a sophomore in high school and I’ve always been interested in pursuing a job or a major that revolves around economics or management and you’ve really inspired me to want to become a change management consultant ! I was wondering if you could give me any tips on would I should do right now to increase my chances in getting accepted into college and potentially a job as a consultant, any classes or programs I should be doing that can benefit me ?

[@kashef1985]

I'm coming to the end of my MBA, would you suggest internships are the best way to secure a consulting role?

[@vincentnnyc]

now that you have some experience in consulting....do you plan to apply to some consultant jobs in nyc in the future?

[@apoorvabhandari4245]

You are beautiful even without makeup ❤️

[@cynthiamartinez56]

so many cool schools in cali. ucla stanford loma linda pomona

[@ameyashirsate9731]

how much do you travel in consulting?

[@iCharls]

Would it have been possible for you to go into management consulting from PR without a degree MiM?

[@TaeUkYou]

Hi kchoi! I am graduating this December with a degree of statistics and had an interview with a consulting firm today (I never thought of becoming a consultant). With that being said, your videos are SUPER helpful! Thank you. AND I LOVE your glasses...where can I buy that swag?

[@bykchoi]

They’re Warby Parker - the style is Baker and color is Glacier Grey (but that color is discontinued now 😔)

[@luisval6990]

How can someone be a consultant straight out of undergrad? I ask, because every consulting company that I've research prefer candidates with an MBA. I've seen people who did an internship in consulting while in undergrad but there are no internships for people out of school.

[@kkkhehehe1693]

I like your eyebrow's shape. I really want to know how to fix the shape of your eyebrows by cutting and pulling strands out.

[@alihamza-tt3uu]

Can you please tell what are the scope or job chances doing MiM from UK? Is there jobs avaiable in market after completing the course ?

[@pzhgf7545]

Is there any way we can get in contact with you? I’m a junior in high school and I have some questions about becoming a change consultant.

[@davidestrina9237]

can I ask how old are you?? thank you for your kindness. You look amazing by the way

[@hng3524]

loved the q&a, very informative but by the way you forgot the Letter L in Consultant on your headline :)

[@bykchoi]

hahaha thanks :D

[@shiqianclaire1181]

and i love your clear glasses ... lol

[@dainkang6370]

I should be a consultant

[@Matychersky]

GIRL, you not wearing makeup & having your hair back never even crossed my mind till ya mentioned it. Be blessed ya dnt have acne loll. Love these career vids!

[@wendyclement2899]

What is the biggest difference between each department of consulting?

[@bykchoi]

i have a video called "what is consulting" that gives a VERY brief and in no way complete overview of that!

[@pzhgf7545]

How would I get into change management consulting if I decide to major in marketing for my undergrad?would I also need to get a masters in management?

[@bykchoi]

Internships during college! A master’s is not really needed for consulting but some people choose to get an MBA after a few years. People have lots of different backgrounds though!

[@mae473]

What kind of questions did they ask you for the interview as an consultant?

[@bykchoi]

Mine were mostly behavioral, plus a case presentation (got a case study before the interview and had to prepare a presentation on it answering a few questions). My interview also consisted of a “writing test”

[@tenyang4545]

You look cute even without makeup😊

[@amiistar11]

Hi Kristina, hoping if you could probably give me some advice. I recently started at a banking company that i absolutely love. I am still in the training process, the more i learn about the particular role the more i realise the role is not for me. However i love the company so much! Shall i stay on the role i’m in and gain skills then move to a more suited role internally in the future or shall i start applying for different roles within the company now? Please help.

[@bykchoi]

I think it depends on growth opportunities within your company, your relationship with your manager, etc! Maybe you can start by having some discussions/coffee chats with people in the department(s) you’re interested so you can learn about their work and build your network?

[@amiistar11]

kchoi thats great! Thank you for the advice i absolutely love your channel!

[@ecemyanik8203]

Where are you working in? I mean is it one of big four firms?

[@samueldetroit9756]

I watch all of these videos only for this cute girl

[@jimmyreads]

Have you been in Bristol?

[@bykchoi]

Yes i studied abroad there for a semester during college :)

[@hazard9916]

Do you have any other forms of income besides KZbin? Eg real estate

[@bykchoi]

i wish

[@vinaygupta1128]

It would be cool to see you cover the romantic lives of consultants. Plenty of potential topics from making time for it to looking in traveling cities to pros and cons of being with someone in a different career. Understandably thornier territory though, and that too not everyone's priority.

[@Dan-lq6dg]

I'm not wearing make-up either.

[@bykchoi]

😂

[@tilarmeister]

Next vid: Where to find a girl like kchoi

[@DaniloLozanooo]

What firm do you work for ?

[@victordude]

hey K, you look like the girl next door:-) now. totally legit

[@sailaway258]

Please dont apoligize for the beginnin intro. I never see men do that lol

[@bykchoi]

Hahaha which is why i felt annoyed that I felt the need to say something cuz someone would 😒

[@davidlee2248]

As a consutant??

[@bykchoi]

Lol oops

[@kristen6043]

有中文字幕吗？英文听不太懂

[@bykchoi]

sorry, i don't speak/know chinese so i can't personally create chinese subtitles (i used google translate for your comment haha 😊)! i'm actually korean (not that that means i can't know chinese of course)

[@kristen6043]

@@bykchoi oh sorry，I though you are Chinese. your videos are great and your job is my dream . My English is not very well too ,hshaha.