What made you attracted to a small boutique consulting firm?

Working at a small consulting firm was the best decision I made for both my professional and personal growth. At Lake, you get the opportunity to be mentored and managed by the partners themselves, meaning the feedback you're getting on a day-to-day basis is from someone with 10-20+ years of experience. That type of relationship you get to develop is extremely unique and has been instrumental in my professional growth. From a personal standpoint, I feel like I've developed strong friendships with my fellow analysts and have gotten invaluable life advice from the associates and partners. 

Best advice for an incoming analyst.

I believe there are two traits within every great analyst: 1. Intellectual Curiosity. At Lake, you get the opportunity to learn about how things work in the world. Being curious and passionate in the relentless search for the truth on every subject will drive you to be great. 2. Tenacity and Resilience. Every project has obstacles and unexpected twists and turns. It's essential that you can push through and bounce back when you make a mistake (which you will - it's okay!)