I graduated with a master’s degree Aalto University School of Business in 2018, majoring in information and service management. My studies combined a customer-centric perspective with the commercial potential of technology. Towards the end of my academic path, I joined Vincit to help develop their business. For someone early in their career, it was an exceptional position, where my extensive responsibilities included tasks such as supporting international expansion and assisting with their public listing. Despite the fascinating role, I felt a desire to explore consulting, from which had piqued my interest already during my studies.

I have always found strategy to be an engaging field. When I saw an opening for an analyst position at Monitor Deloitte, I grew even more enthusiastic about a career in business strategy and consulting. There are many consulting firms, but Deloitte Monitor’s versatility was a key attraction that the hiring managers convincingly emphasized during my interview.

A growth-oriented role and work-life balance – A winning combination

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate that even routine tasks have their good sides. However, as a person with a constant drive to learn, I find the most energy in teamwork and pushing my boundaries. My growth-oriented role in consulting has been a great fit – I feel both skilled at my work and a valuable contributor to my organization and our clients.

In the early days of my career at Deloitte, I focused largely on data collection and analysis and had the opportunity to present findings to our team and clients. Over time, my responsibilities have expanded to include not only strategy work but also project and people management. This means closer collaboration with teams and clients, to build an understanding of various phenomena/themes and future opportunities through workshops and interviews.

We work with passion, which sometimes demands flexibility from us, but I deeply value that Deloitte does not have a rigid culture of hours tracking. For some, maintaining a precise rhythm is important, but for me, flexibility in work hours is highly appreciated, as it allows me to prioritize my well-being.

A trusted partner in major transformations

For our clients, digitalization and its business potential are still major themes, though they have become somewhat of a “new normal.” Recently, I have been working on transformative, market-shaping projects, including platform and ecosystem thinking and channel conversion, where clients in more traditional sectors explore new business models through digital and network-based means.

I have also enjoyed working with sustainability projects, particularly one for a consumer business[DC1]  client that involved scenario-based future visioning. This project was especially memorable as we examined possibilities and challenges for consumer products over a 20–30-year horizon.

When I initially applied to Deloitte, I wanted to see if I would thrive as a consultant and whether I’d be good at it. Nearly five years later, I’m still surprised by how well this position has suited me – both in terms of the substance of the work and the organization. I find it hard to imagine finding this level of versatility elsewhere, which is why I see myself staying here for the long term. I also appreciate that Deloitte focuses on good leadership, which is something we discuss actively also in the public sphere.

In a nutshell

Global Team: Monitor Deloitte is present in most of Deloitte’s major country organizations, serving as an international network of expertise. This enables us to expand our skill set as needed based on the client’s needs.

Team in Finland: In Finland, we have over 10 practitioners across career levels, from Partner to Trainee. In 99 percent of client engagements, Monitor’s practitioners contribute strategic insight as part of a cross-functional team from across the organization.

How I take care of my well-being: Running is my passion—it genuinely clears my mind. Also, long walks with my dog, as well as spending time with friends and family, are sources of energy that help me recharge in my everyday life.

What you didn’t know about Janette: I wouldn’t call myself an adrenaline junkie, but I do love challenging myself and actively seek new experiences. For example, I’ve run a marathon, and last spring, I went skydiving in Dubai. I can highly recommend both!