Conversations with Nikhil
Nikhil is a Senior Operations Consultant working with clients in defence to help drive long term national programmes. He first discovered Newton when our Consultants were visiting his university. “I didn’t want to be chained to a desk doing the same thing every day. I was looking for a career with variety. I spoke to Newton Consultants about what their days look like, the industries they worked in and the impact of their jobs, and everything seemed so exciting.” He applied to Newton twice and was unsuccessful, but he didn’t let that stop him. Nikhil was certain this role at Newton was right for him, and – third time lucky – he was successful. “During the selection process I met amazing people and just couldn’t picture myself working anywhere else. The selection process reflects the actual job, and I just knew it was the right fit. You’re not applying the repeated cycle of a process. You’re solving a different problem every time that needs a unique solution. It took me a few tries, but I took on the feedback I received each time I was unsuccessful and applied myself to improve.” And since joining, Nikhil has gone on to make lifelong friends at Newton. He believes that it’s the balance of fun and delivery that makes the culture here so special. “As soon as you join, you’re immersed in the culture. There are social events, Activity days, N-weekends and the annual ski trip,
which I look forward to every year. We build close relationships, and it means that when you walk into a room at Newton, you know most of the people in it. During the week, I work with my colleagues and still enjoy seeing them on the weekends as friends.” It’s these opportunities to connect with his colleagues outside of the day-to-day that helps Nikhil and his teams deliver in their roles as Consultants. “We’re not acquaintances. And because of our close relationships, we’re able to be more open with each other. That means that we don’t have to beat around the bush; we get to the point, we work efficiently and get to the end goal. It’s a truly authentic place to work.” And it’s the special culture at Newton and tight-knit relationships that Nikhil believes leads to a greater impact for clients and their challenges. “The culture is built on trust. You’re given responsibility and encouraged to fail fast, because it helps you learn fast. The feedback culture is so constructive that you don’t feel like you’re getting judged for failures, but genuine guidance on how to improve. The confidence you build from that empowers you, and it means you can bring greater expertise to clients’ problems.
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