Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Consulting Analysts at Deloitte Consulting
Most consulting firms offer entry-level "analyst or business analyst" roles for undergraduates, with recruiting beginning in September for rising seniors; James advises interested students to "start that preparation in your junior summer" and proactively contact firms if they aren't recruiting on campus.
Entry-Level Positions, Consulting Industry, Recruiting Process, Career Preparation, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
James McGhee
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
Duke University
UCLA Anderson School of Management - Master of Business Administration
Legal & Policy
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in consulting firms often include "Analyst" or "Business Analyst" roles, which are commonly available for undergraduate recruiting.
2. Consulting firms typically have a structured recruiting process, often starting in September for rising seniors; it is recommended to begin preparation during the junior summer.
3. Students at universities without on-campus consulting recruitment should proactively reach out to consulting firms via email to explore opportunities.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
Fortunately, I would hope for most undergrads listening to this, every consulting firm I can think of has an analyst or business analyst type entry-level role. This is available for undergraduate recruiting.
Consulting is an industry where the recruiting process is very structured. Generally, major consultancies recruit from a number of target schools. This recruiting often begins in September of the fall.
So, if you're a rising senior interested in breaking into consulting, my advice is to start your preparation in your junior summer. This way, you'll be ready to hit the ground running during recruiting, which picks up early in the fall.
If you're from a university that may not have many consultancies visiting campus, I encourage you to reach out. Find the recruiting email contact for the consultancy you're interested in and be proactive about using it as an inroad.
In general, there are a number of analyst roles hired. Consulting is one of the major industries that hires undergraduates or recent grads into full-time roles. Therefore, there are several options for people to consider.