Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Business Analysts At Big 3 Consulting Firms
Prince, a Business Analyst at a Big 3 management consulting firm, indicates that a common entry-level role for undergraduate students is the "business analyst role, or like consultants", but also highlights other opportunities like research analyst positions for those who enjoy desktop research, technical roles for computer science enthusiasts, and roles in corporate communication. Prince notes that many other roles, such as those in risk, legal, and finance, typically require prior industry experience or professional licenses.
Business Analysis, Consulting, Entry-Level Positions, Research, Communication Skills
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Prince Acheampong
Business Analyst
Big 3 Management Consulting Firm
American University, 2019
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Communications
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Pell Grant Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Business Analyst/Consultant roles are common entry-level positions.
2. Internships are available even for students as early as their freshman year.
3. Roles exist for various skillsets, including research, technical skills (computer science/design), and communication.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are many roles. The most common is the business analyst role, or general consultants. Internships are available for students as early as their freshman year.
There are also analyst roles, like research analysts, for those who enjoy desktop or industry research and prefer not to be client-facing. Technical roles exist for computer science majors or those interested in design.
Roles focusing on communication are available for individuals skilled in generating corporate communication and correspondence. Other roles, such as risk, legal, and finance, are more senior and require industry experience or a professional license. However, there are numerous opportunities for client-facing roles or supporting client-facing teams.
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