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Susan D.

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Kognitiv offers endless learning possibilities. We learn from our clients, we learn from our colleagues and we learn from our leadership. From internally developed Workday training, Slack Channels of experts, Office Hours to address specific challenges to brown bag sessions, there are always growth and learning opportunities. I have never felt uncomfortable asking a question or asking for support. There is always someone willing and able to step up.

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Senior Business Consultant

Kognitiv

Started 08/2022 to Present

Enterprisewide Applications Analyst (Workday)

Kognitiv

From 02/2019 to 08/2022

Workday Configuration & Systems Analyst

Kognitiv

From 03/2017 to 03/2019

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What do you like about your job and the company?

There has not been one day since I started working at Kognitiv that I have not learned something new about Workday. Every day offers fresh challenges and learning opportunities. One great thing about Kognitiv is that, although consultants have focus areas, we can work on any areas that we want, knowing that we have a wealth of knowledge and experience at our fingertips. I have never worked with a smarter and more knowledgeable group of individuals in my career. The learning opportunities are endless and that provides a very fulfilling career for me. I also love the fact that my Manager and Kognitiv leadership understand my career aspirations, and offer a career path on the individual contributor level knowing not everyone wants to be a manager some day.

Greatest achievements

I'm still fairly new to Kognitiv, but in my first week I took over an Advanced Compensation cycle for a consultant who was departing. I was able to step in and provide seamless support to the client (with the entire company at my disposal for help along the way) and the client had NO idea that it was my first week on the job. From new hire to supporting an Advanced Comp cycle for a client with over 3,000 employees in the merit cycle in just one week!! That's a pretty big achievement.

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In the Workday ecosystem, continuously upskilling is crucial. It’s the best way to support both your team and your clients effectively.

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You likely won't be able to step into this role and a new way of life and hit the ground running. My suggestion is to pace yourself. Learn the business and the flow of how things work. You will make mistakes. OWN THEM! You will have difficult conversations. OWN THEM! You will have triumphs that overshadow all. RELISH THEM! Once you have hit your stride. FLY! Take the rest of your team at KOG with you. Learn together. Grow together. Get a mentor early. Reach out and be social as much as you can. Consulting is difficult enough as it is, being 100% remote can add some unexpected rough air to the mix. Know that you are surrounded by like-minded resources that have traversed the same path as you. I would hope that you feel comfortable enough to reach out to me if you find yourself on the other side of the hire date!

Anne R

Senior Principal Business Consultant

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Be curious & challenge yourself. In both the consulting role and in the Workday ecosphere learning something new everyday is there if you want it.
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