Aicha, who has been with QUANTEAM since early February 2026 as a consultant in the Quantitative Finance & Risk practice, has chosen to participate in a mentoring initiative through the Rainbow Care program, in collaboration with the JOBIRL association. The goal: to support a third-year undergraduate student in deciding between business school and university. She reflects on this simple yet rewarding experience of solidarity, centered on sharing her own experiences.
Aïcha Meskar, Consultant at QUANTEAM
Skills-based pro bono project for the “JOBIRL” association
How and why did you choose this mission?
I was motivated by the idea of being able to help someone in a very practical way through my own experience. Through JOBIRL, I mentored a third-year undergraduate student who was torn between different paths, particularly between attending a private school or a university. The goal was to share my own experiences with him and help him clarify his options.
Can you tell us more about the project and your role in this assignment?
It was primarily a mentoring role. The idea was to meet about once a month to discuss the student’s aspirations, academic background, and career goals, but in the end, the student mainly needed some initial guidance to help him get his bearings and quickly felt reassured, which made our discussions more sporadic.
What did this mission mean to you personally?
It felt really good to be able to help someone. It’s very rewarding to share your experience and see that it can be of practical help to the next generation of talent who are wondering what to do before entering the job market.
What technical or soft skills have you developed the most?
Not so much technical skills in this context, but rather the ability to be more of a teacher and to structure my advice in a clear and accessible way.
How was the support provided by the Rainbow Care and DayOne teams?
The HR teams and the Day One platform teams helped me learn about the Rainbow CARE program, and then I was able to choose the assignment that best suited me. The process was simple and seamless.
Would you recommend that other colleagues give it a try too?
Yes, at least once. It’s a great way to do a good deed—especially for young people, since we’ve all been students at one time or another—with very few strings attached. As for me, I’d definitely be willing to do it again.
