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I believe that being bold and being a risk taker is the main driver to success here. In reality, there are many WD consultants out there and not much separates one consultant from the other. The one thing that you have in your capacity is to be bold and to take risks in your solutions, consulting and interactions. Say yes when others have said no to something, go that extra mile to bend or shape the system to make it work for client needs. Ofcourse you must always manage expectations but taking that extra step to take initiative and problem solve when their is seemingly no solution out there will set you apart from others. This will build solid relationships with clients and help you highlight yourself at the organization and pave the way for growth.
Career path
Associate Financials Manager
Kognitiv
From 12/2024 to 01/2025Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
As I stressed in my profile, in this job the exposure is phenomenal. You are constantly surrounded by a huge variety of people, companies and industries. The people you work with (both in Kognitiv and on the client side) are brilliant and every time you engage in a project or ticket, you take a slice of knowledge in a new industry. That is what keeps me going and fuels me to work. You constantly feel like there is something out there to learn and someone to talk to which will make you a more capable and sophisticated consultant.
Greatest achievements
Due to staffing changes in the Financials team, there was alot of opportunity to grasp certain areas and own them. I did this with the Expenses module. A relatively easy module compared to others within Workday Financials but one that was often overlooked. Within 2 years at Kognitiv I became the go to resource for Expenses and that is something I am proud of. It often takes many years to become an area expert, but with dedication and curiosity I became highly skilled in this area relatively quickly. Once I had that base I was able to grow and explore other areas that piqued my interest. These are areas I continue to work on today and hopefully will become one of the Kognitiv experts in soon!
James D
Associate Business Consultant
Top Insider Advice
Having no prior Workday experience and making a total career change after 10 years in the architecture/design realm, I had to 'just go for it!'. I was briefly introduced to Workday consulting a few years ago and it definitely peaked my interested. As the past few years passed, I just went for it since my interests had shifted and I've enjoyed every minute in my new career at Kognitiv. There is no possible way to know everything about Workday, so every day I have to 'just go for it' so I can learn more and get more experience. I enjoy all the different challenges and am fortunate that I have a company that provides all the necessary resources and team to make me feel comfortable with stuff that I may not know anything about. I do know that by the end of a project/ticket, that I will learn and know as much as I can about that particular question by the time I close it out.
Elizabeth C
Top Insider Advice
I am not sure where I would be career wise if I did not push myself to stay curious and continue to learn new skillsets. In and outside of work I love trying and learning new things, currently trying to learn French!
Susan D
Senior Business Consultant
Top Insider Advice
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.