Welcome!
Through the Business and Consulting Career Community, you will gain deeper knowledge of industries you are considering and discover industries you have not engaged with before. Both the business and consulting fields are filled with complex and interconnected opportunities that span across both industries. Considering the types of problems you want to solve and the impact you want to make can help you determine the area of business that is right for you, the industry you want to work within, and the skills you need to develop. Careers associated with this community range from corporate to nonprofit, from Wall Street to your local community.
Vandy in Business and Consulting Toolkit
Recruiting timelines, career paths, quick start resources, and more.
Drop In Hours
Business & Consulting Specific Drop In Hours
Do you have industry-specific questions? Drop in hours are a great place to have your application materials reviewed, understand industry recruiting timelines, and learn how to get connected to top employers in your industry!
- These drop ins are similar to standard drop ins except they will be reserved for students interested in business and consulting related industries.
- No appointment needed and these conversations can last up to 15 minutes.
- View drop-in hours.
Note: Drop ins are not held when classes are not in session (holiday breaks, exam days, inclement weather, etc).
General Resources:
- Business Resources for the Undergraduate Business Program: Includes a page for Career & Job search, as well as a tab for the financial platform certifications.
- Career Shift: Use your Vanderbilt credentials to create an account.
- Management Consulted is a leading resource on all things consulting, with a focus on resumes, interviews, firm profiles, case interviews, and finding management consulting jobs! Vanderbilt’s free subscription includes unlimited access to their comprehensive learning modules related to all aspects of consulting recruitment.
Go to course site > Create an account with your Vanderbilt email.
- Career Research Guide
Business and Consulting In the News:
Recruitment Timeline
Internships
Consulting: Typically, most consulting firms are recruiting during the fall of your junior year for the summer after junior year. However, some firms begin recruiting for junior summer internships as early as the fall semester of your sophomore year.
Business: Businesses typically post their summer internships during the spring semester.
Gain Experience
Finding Internships
VandyPASS
VandyPASS is a digital badging platform where students have a visual representation of the skills obtained during experiential learning opportunities. These badges are based on the following career readiness competencies that employers consider the most valuable in the workplace.
- Career & Self Development
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Technology
- Leadership
- Equity & Inclusion
Login to VandyPASS profile here. Be sure to use your Vanderbilt email and password.