Consulting Connect: Educate, Prepare, Connect
Pillars of Consulting Connect aim to provide resources for Notre Dame students in the consulting industry, offering educational materials, skill development opportunities, and networking with alumni. Learn about campus recruiting, prepare for interviews, and understand the timeline for applying and networking in consulting.
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Educate. Prepare. Connect. Consulting 101
Agenda, pt. 2 Welcome & Introduction to Consulting Connect Recruiting Overview Timeline Interviews Preparation Research Networking Casing Your Process What can you do now?
Pillars of Consulting Connect Educate We aim to provide best-in-class resources for Notre Dame students to learn about the ever-expanding consulting industry. These resources help students define "what is consulting?" and "why do I want to pursue a career in consulting?". Prepare We aim to provide developmental opportunities for Notre Dame students throughout both the application and interview process. Enhancing these skills will also ensure each student is walking into his or her first day with pride and confidence. Connect We aim to connect Notre Dame students with alumni and corporate partners to develop lasting relationships. Each relationship is critical to a student's near- and long-term success. Google Group: Consulting Connect Students 4
Recruiting Overview What is Campus Recruiting? Refers to the process of hiring undergrads (interns) or soon-to-be grads (full-time, entry- level) via campus resources such as the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Consulting is a highly visible industry in recruiting very high number of on-campus postings & interview schedules. Why do firms recruit? High demand for new talent due to turnover rates after 2 3 years Growing field more companies turning to consulting firms to support innovation and growth across industries Proven successful why break what isn t broken? 5
Recruiting Overview, cont. Do all firms recruit on campus? No. We re lucky to have great recruiting relationships with a number of top-tier firms who come to campus multiple times each year. However, many more are willing to hire Notre Dame talent! Coming to campus doesn t directly indicate a firm s willingness to hire. What else should you know? Campus recruiting is the unicorn of job & internship processes. The majority of students find employment via off-campus avenues. Be proactive take control of your search! 6
Timeline Fall Semester Heaviest season for on-campus recruiting activity Majority of consulting offers given prior to Thanksgiving Focus on applications, events, networking & Spring Semester interviews Applications available for sophomores, juniors & Applications minimal on-campus recruiting seniors Organic process of research, apply & Programming focus on final prep connect Early talent identification via on-campus events Programming shift to education 7
Interviews Types & Preparation Case Behavioral/Fit Be methodical & logical Share your story Creative Solutions Convey impact & outcomes Employer Case Prep from your experiences Workshops Ideally a conversation Management Consulted Big Interview Bootcamps: March 23 CC Peer Mocks sign up via CCD Mocks call CCD to Handshake Appointments schedule PRACTICE. PRACTICE. Give-One-Get-One 8
Interviews - Timeline Full-Time Mid-September Mid-October Internship Late-September Early November First Round Fit/Behavioral Interview Case Interview* On-Campus, Virtual, Pre- Recorded* Second Round 1 2 weeks after first round Fit/Behavioral Interview Case Interview* (often multiple) Location-specific * Varies by firm 9
Preparation - Research Applications Interview Schedules Employer Events Consulting History Company Research Firm Rankings Practice-specific Categories Career Counseling Workshops & other prep events First Destination Data 10
Preparation - Networking Notre Dame- specific platform Opt-in from alumni Mentor feature Specialized services Find alumni & companies Background research for informational interviews Potential career paths 11
What can you do now? What are firms looking for in candidates? Core skills: analytical thinking, problem Genuine, personalized answers to: solving, teamwork & creativity Why Consulting? Meaningful experiences Why _______ firm? Impact Outcomes Action Items Research & Connect firms & alumni Employer Events CC Events & Spring Consulting Week Introduce yourself to cases Case Interview Workshop Wednesdays @ 6:30pm 14
Questions? Ali Fahey | ali.fahey@nd.edu | Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Services Alex Muck | amuck@nd.edu | President, Consulting Connect
