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I’m celebrating seven months and the completion of my first (quite long!) project in McKinsey with this post.

Anna joined the firm as a senior business analyst with McKinsey Energy Insights. She works with our Performance Improvement team and is based out of Manila office. Before joining McKinsey, Anna worked as a drilling engineer in a multinational oil and gas company and obtained her MBA in Singapore. She loves coffee and dancing and is currently trying very hard to keep her sugar habit in check.

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August 3, 2018I’m celebrating seven months and the completion of my first (quite long!) project in McKinsey with this post.

I had an amazing four months with the Performance Improvement team in London working on our benchmarking project. It’s not easy being away from home, but I have to admit, I never expected to laugh so much even as we crunched through (work)sheets of numbers.

Shooting in Scotland

I have so many memories, but three highlights for this project would be:

1. First, my Excel skills received a booster pack. I still have some way to go before I reach Gold Star status but I’m no longer intimidated by sheets of numbers. Thank you, Prashant!

2. Second, I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and the team spirit we have. I can remember having to work late on one week because we needed to deliver—and watching the boys do a push-up competition in the middle of the office at 11PM because #competitive #fitness

My awesome team

3. An epic day in Edinburgh with the team—capped off by clay pigeon shooting. I am thrilled to discover that despite the inherent lack of athleticism, I am not too bad a shot. It’s a hobby I should try to pick up now that I’m back home in Asia.

Onwards to the next adventure—I can’t wait!
Anna