One of the most frequent questions I have received from friends and family since joining L.E.K. Consulting is, “How’s the real world?” Looking back, I’d say that the transition has mostly been smooth, but here are a few tips that I’ve picked up during the past year that may be helpful as you get ready for your career after college:

The first couple of weeks at L.E.K. Consulting in London are undoubtedly an exciting time for new Associates. There is lots to familiarise yourself with, plenty to learn and lots of new colleagues to get to know. For me, and for many other new associates, this is combined with the excitement and change of moving to London.

I’m fortunate to have an intelligent group of colleagues that I truly enjoy working with every day. Some of them -- from our global chairman to consultants -- sat down to share the skills and traits that L.E.K. is looking for in team members. Some keys that they highlight are leadership ability, an innate interest in problem solving, collaboration and more. Watch this video to hear it straight from them.

Work-life balance is an important part of our culture here. In this video, my L.E.K. colleagues weigh in on a number of work-life balance issues, including how they juggle their careers and personal life, work-life balance initiatives at L.E.K. and more.