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During college, I was part of a science department called "Integrated Mathematics and Science." 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 years at a system core company within a major corporate group. My responsibilities included defining requirements and overseeing external design. I continued working for that IT company for four 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, as I harbored a dream of starting an education-related business and bringing about change in the education sector, I realized that teaching alone wouldn't fulfill that goal. I promptly changed direction, deciding to join an IT-related company. My choice was influenced by the anticipation that society would become more systems-oriented in the future, and I wanted to gain insights from that perspective.

When I was looking for a job as a new graduate, I saw consulting as a "cool" profession that requires logical thinking. I believed it involved persuading others with a wealth of knowledge and various skills. I expected it to be challenging, and while my perception hasn't changed much after gaining work experience, I've noticed a shift in the working environment due to government policies, leading to a reduction in demanding work.

I considered sales briefly but mainly concentrated on consulting. I wasn't 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 didn't receive many sales offers, partly because the industry was different from my previous job.

I joined Berkeley because I believe that to eventually start my own business and make a difference in the social system, it's 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 said enthusiastically! I knew I had to go for this one ha-ha. When we chatted online, I got selected for the next interview right away! (I was amazed at how fast the whole process was. I was surprised at the speed of the process. The day after I joined the company, I started working on-site. There are some things that make me nervous, but I'm just going for it!

It's a company with exciting challenges, and I'm eager to join, expecting personal growth and development. Also, though not necessarily something to look forward to, I appreciate the positive communication among employees at the company. It's exciting to be part of a workplace with such a culture. As for concerns, I'm anxious about navigating consulting without prior knowledge. I've learned key concepts from books, but I'm ready to dive into the practical side of things, working hard to gain hands-on knowledge.

It's about gaining trust from customers and forming a solid, reliable relationship. There are various ways to achieve this, and I want to focus on actions that prioritize building trust.

I am a person who is always growing!