Career Deepdive: Different types of consulting
Podcast Duration
35 mins
Dhriti Bhatt
Dhriti has had a range of experiences across corporate, governance and political consulting roles. After her education at IIT Kanpur, she worked at PWC as an Associate in their Advisory vertical. She then pursued the Young India Fellowship, after which, she undertook governance consulting in the field of education -- first at Samagra and then at the Central Square Foundation. She also had a stint at a political consulting firm where she was involved in campaign management. Post these experiences, she transitioned outside the development sector and to the start-up world. She presently manages Program Delivery (recently promoted from Senior Manager to Associate Director) at UpGrad, an ed-tech platform for working professionals.
About the podcast
Designation: Associate Director, Program Delivery at UpGrad
Role deconstructed: Consulting
Sectors explored: Corporate, Governance, Political
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How does the role of consulting vary depending upon the organization that you are a part of? Hear from someone who has experienced the same! Dhriti has worked in corporate, government, and political consulting and speaks about her experiences in each of these roles. She outlines the differences and similarities in the nature of work and shares what she has learnt from each of them. Additionally, as someone who has worked in the development as well as the corporate sector, Dhriti has advice for those looking to transition from one to another at different phases of their career.