I am pleased to meet you today!

During college, I was part of a science department called "School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences". Even though the department aimed to explain phenomena like traffic jams and zebra patterns using mathematical formulas, I focused on pure mathematics. In reality, most of my time was spent working part-time jobs. After graduating, I worked for about four (4) years at a core system company within a major corporate group. My responsibilities included defining requirements and overseeing external design. I continued working for that IT company for four (4) years post-graduation. Originally, I had aspirations to become a teacher, contemplating teaching as my sole career until the winter of my junior year in college. However, I harbored a dream of starting an education-related business and bringing about change in the education sector. I realized that teaching alone would not fulfill that goal, so I made a complete career shift. My choice was influenced by the anticipation that society would become more systems-oriented in the future. So, I decided to join an IT-related company to learn and develop in that field.

When I was looking for a job as a new graduate, I saw consulting as a "cool" profession that requires logical thinking. I thought it involved persuading others with a wealth of knowledge and various skills. I also had the impression that it seemed like a very demanding job. (laughs) Since I was applying to both IT and consulting companies, I was prepared for that if I got into consulting. While my perception has not changed much after gaining work experience, I have noticed a shift in the way companies work due to government policies, and the places with extremely demanding workloads have decreased compared to before. So, the negative image I had has almost completely disappeared.

I considered sales briefly but mainly concentrated on consulting. I was not in a rush, so I waited for companies to approach me directly without using a recruiter. Luckily, I received multiple offers and interviewed with a few to learn more about the consulting field. I did not receive many offers for sales roles, partly because the industry was different from my previous job. (laughs)

I joined Berkeley because I believe that to eventually start my own business and make a difference in society, it is crucial to "witness the company's growth process firsthand" and "cultivate my own sales skills." I saw the potential to achieve this at Berkeley. Another key factor was the passionate vision of President Sumita. When discussing his ideas for the company and his vision for society, I sensed a strong alignment with my own values.

"Absolutely every consultant needs to have sales skills!" he enthusiastically said! I knew I had to go for this one. (laughs) We had a quick online conversation, and then everything moved smoothly toward the next interview, which led to the hiring decision. I was surprised by the speed of the process. As for the job description, I was shown the document during that time, and I was able to review the details. The day after I joined the company, I was sent to the field. There were some things that I was anxious about, but I just charged ahead!

It is truly a challenging company, and I am really looking forward to growing more and more by working here. On the other hand, though it is not exactly something I am worried about, I noticed that it is a great company where employees communicate well with each other. I am excited to be working in a company with such a culture. As for concerns, I am anxious about navigating consulting without prior knowledge. I have learned key concepts from books, but now I want to work hard in the field and gain hands-on knowledge as much as I can.

It is gaining the trust of clients and forming a solid, reliable relationship with them. There are various ways to achieve this, and I want to focus on that above all else while working.

I am a person who is continuously growing!