# Career Paths: Working At A Professional Services Firm

By Business Services · Published 2024-12-16 · Updated 2026-03-25 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Senior leaders reveal how curiosity and adaptability unlock diverse career trajectories across audit, tax, and consulting roles

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- Senior leaders reveal how curiosity and adaptability unlock diverse career trajectories across audit, tax, and consulting roles

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In this episode of The [Apple One Podcast's](https://marketscale.com/shows/actone-group/) Career Paths series, host **Brett Howroyd** speaks with **Catherine Hyodo**, LA Metro Market Managing Partner at **Grant Thornton**, about careers in professional services. **Catherine** shares insights from her 30-year career, highlighting the dynamic opportunities in auditing, tax, and consulting for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

**Catherine** discusses the skills needed to thrive — curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration—and emphasizes the clear growth paths and financial stability the industry offers. She also touches on how AI is enhancing efficiency while reinforcing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

For anyone exploring professional services, **Catherine**'s advice is simple: stay curious, embrace learning, and know this industry offers rewarding, long-term career opportunities.

> Stay curious, embrace learning, and know this industry offers rewarding, long-term career opportunities.

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