Category Archives: Consulting

Dec 2019 grad seeks advice and connections with Project Managers in business/technology fields

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I am a senior graduating in December. My interests lie in the intersection of business and technology, like product management, technical consulting, business analytics, or a start-up jack-of-all-trades. Currently, I am looking for full-time product management jobs. I would like to connect with alum who are PMs, who know PMs very well, or who work with PMs, as engineers, designers, analysts, marketers, or customer support, etc.  I am also interested in your thoughts on the responsibilities, challenges, and metrics of PMs.

I also hope to get advice on the full-time PM job search, or learn of other roles that also lie in the intersection of business and technology. My PM applications usually cannot pass the resume screen, even with lots of transferable skills and relevant experience: software engineering, data analytics, startups, UI/UX, consulting, project management, cross-collaboration w/ engineers and designers, etc. I don’t know if it’s due to lacking referrals, PM internships, or well-polished experience descriptions. Therefore, I hope to get resume feedback, interview advice, networking tips, etc.

Any advice, insights, and opportunities are well appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!

Name: Athena Xiao ’19
Majors: Computer science, business
Hometown: Nanchang, China
Email: chyxiao@brandeis.edu
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Junior seeking advice on breaking into financial services/consulting fields

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I am a current economics and politics double-major seeking opportunities in financial services and consulting. I am passionate about being involved in the life-cycle of a business and providing strategic solutions to corporate clients. However, I have struggled to break into the industry. I would love insights, advice, or help connecting with boutique, mid-sized, or large investment banks, consulting firms, or related companies.

Name: Javin Dana ’21
Majors: Economics, politics
Home town: Portland, OR
Email: javincd@brandeis.edu
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Senior exploring other options after experience in tech, consulting, math research

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I am a senior majoring in computer science and minoring in mathematics. I also studied abroad in an international business school in Switzerland before. Previously, I held a consulting internship at Deloitte, worked as a technical intern in a tech startup, and conducted summer research in discrete mathematics and machine learning at the University of Maryland.

Due to my vast interests and diverse experiences in computer science and business, I am not sure what career path fits my skill sets and interests the most.  I know I don’t want to work extremely long hours (like consulting), nor do I want to do software engineering for life (I can do at least a few years though). Overall, I see myself as a resourceful, entrepreneurial person who is curious about everything and not afraid of taking the road less traveled. I feel like I don’t fit the stereotype of a software engineer, but not sure where I should start my career with all these different experiences and coursework. I have been interviewing for data analyst, implementation specialist, and software engineer positions right now, but I am also want to explore other possible career paths for me.

Insights, advice or past experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Name: Athena Xiao ’19
Majors: Computer science, business
Hometown: Nanchang, China
Email: chyxiao@brandeis.edu
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Senior seeking direction for entering human capital management and/or consulting

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Hi there, my name is Dustin and I am a senior at Brandeis University majoring in business with a specialization in HR. After doing an internship in HR and taking a variety of classes, I realized I really enjoyed Human Capital Management and Consulting. I’d love to get some advice on how to break into this field! I’d also love general advice about landing interviews, conducting case interviews, and professional networking. Thank you!

Name: Dustin Lee ’19
Majors: Business (Specialization in Human Resources and Leadership)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Email: dustinlee@brandeis.edu
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Sophomore co-sci major looking to transition to consulting/business fields

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Hi!  I am a computer science and business double major sophomore. I got experience working at a top-level tech giant when I interned at JD.com as a software engineer this summer. I really want experience working in business or consulting next summer. Any advice for transitioning and leveraging my skills would be appreciated.

Name: Hangyu Du ’21
Majors: Computer Science, Business
Email: supremeethan@brandeis.edu
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Senior interested in healthcare consulting or biotech/pharmaceutical marketing

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I’m an HSSP senior interested in healthcare consulting or biotech/pharmaceutical marketing.  Healthcare consulting piqued my interest because of its wide reach and variety, so I’m looking for advice on entering the industry, finding companies with employment opportunities, and other potential career paths where health plays a major role in the company.

For several summers I’ve interned for a biotech company in the sales development and marketing departments. I want to keep my foot in the science and technical details while being part of the communications, marketing, and PR within the company. Similarly, I’m looking to hear more about people’s experiences with their roles, companies of interest/mention, and other pathways to be involved in this industry.

It’s helpful for me to hear people’s stories, so hearing where you got where you currently are and lessons you’ve learned on the way is a great help!

Name: Avanti Mohan ’18
Email: avanti.mohan@gmail.com
 Major: HSSP
Hometown: Groton, Massachusetts
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To reply to this ad, email Avanti directly at avanti.mohan@gmail.com and cc: wisdomwanted@brandeis.edu for tracking purposes.

Senior seeking advice on self-marketing for consulting jobs

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I am a senior at Brandeis University majoring in Economics and HSSP. I am interested in consulting as a career path post graduating. I was wondering what is the best way to market myself as a strong candidate and gain the initial interviews for post-graduation opportunities? In addition, what advice would you give to seniors in college entering the workforce? Is there anything that you would have done differently looking back now? Thank you!

Name: Shriraj Shah ’18
Email: sshah96@brandeis.edu
 Majors: Economics and Health: Science, Society & Policy
Hometown: Elmhurst, New York
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To reply to this ad, email Shriraj directly at sshah96@brandeis.edu and cc: wisdomwanted@brandeis.edu for tracking purposes.

Dec. 2018 grad seeks alumni insights in data science, start-ups

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I will be graduating in December 2018 with a double major in computer science and economics, and pursuing a career in data science. I am actively looking for a summer internship in data analytics, engineering and quantitative research in industries including technology and consulting. I have multifaceted skills in programming, statistics, and business. During my past internship and project experiences, I have dealt with large volumes of data and conducted research using various tools including Stata, Python, and SQL.

I’m trying to decide between finding a full-time job or going to graduate school after graduation. I would appreciate insights from alumni working in the field on what they chose to do, and any advice for finding a summer internship. What’s more, I am passionate about start-ups so I would appreciate any viewpoints from alumni working with start-ups. Thank you so much!

Name: Aiden Zhang ’18
Email: zmzhang@brandeis.edu
Majors: Computer science, economics
Hometown: Hunan, China
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To reply to this ad, email Aiden directly at zmzhang@brandeis.edu and cc: wisdomwanted@brandeis.edu for tracking purposes.

Quick learner seeks advice on addressing gaps in tech skills

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I am an upcoming graduate with interests in technology, strategy consulting, marketing, and data analytics. My past internship experiences have ranged from financial accounting/reporting to marketing consulting and analytics. These experiences have honed my quantitative and analytical skills, and I am looking to continue leveraging them. However, I am currently grappling with applying to jobs online that require or prefer specific technical skills. I am aware that firms train you on software. However, when applying to a position that is highly competitive in regards to having advanced knowledge of specific software, how do I show employers that, although the specific technical/computer skills may not be listed on my resume, I can learn them quickly and thoroughly after landing the job?

Name: Nomunaa Purevbayar ’18
Email: nomunaa@brandeis.edu
Majors: Business and economics
Hometown: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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To reply to this ad, email Nomunaa directly at nomunaa@brandeis.edu and cc: wisdomwanted@brandeis.edu for tracking purposes.

Archived Ad: Philosophy Major Seeks Analyst Career Insight

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Hello, I am Andrew Thomason. I have been, for the past month or so, visiting the career center and trying to figure out what career exactly I wish to pursue. I’ve found that I am interested in careers that require reasoning through problems. More specifically, careers such as fraud examiners, management analysts, and intelligence analyst. The appeal for me was the stated need for inductive reasoning, which has always been something that has interested me and the reason philosophy appealed to me in general. For the sake of fully knowing if this is what I wish to pursue, and how to pursue those potential careers, I would like to learn more about them, and how they apply specifically to my interest in inductive reasoning. It would also be great to learn what skills and qualifications specifically are needed for these careers. Thank you.

Name: Andrew Thomason ’16
Major: Philosophy
Hometown: Reynoldsburg, OH

Archived Ad: From Nonprofits to Management Consulting in DC

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After a few years in the (Jewish) non-profit world, I’m looking to transition to a role in management consulting. I’m particularly interested in working with federal clients (or other DC-based, non-travel roles) in strategy, organizational design, and change management. I’m looking at the big firms, and am equally interested in smaller, boutique or growing firms as well. I’d love to take you or someone you know out to coffee and chat about any insight you may have.

Name: Raechel Banks ’12
Major: International and Global Studies
Hometown: Washington, DC

Archived Ad: Triple major seeks advice on consulting, banking

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My name is Vicky Liu, a rising senior triple major in Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics. I currently work at Liberty Mutual Insurance as an Analyst working in the Actuarial Team under Specialty. During the school year, I serve as an Undergraduate Departmental Representative for the Economics department, and Teaching Assistant for Advanced Macro-Economics, Econometrics and Econ Stats. I would love to learn more about the financial industry especially consulting areas. I greatly enjoyed my internship this summer, but I would love to learn more about other areas with more intensive work loads and greater challenges. I hope to seek advice on career choices, work environment, work load as well as job functions in consulting and i-Banking.

 

Archived Ad: Senior Looking to Break into Health Care Policy/Consulting

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I’m a graduating HSSP senior minoring in Economics and Spanish with an interest in health care policy and health care consulting. I would like to be in the the DC or NY area after graduation and would greatly appreciate any advice or insight on how to break into the industry in these regions. Thank you!

 

Archived Ad: Econ/Math Major Seeks Internship and Grad School Advice

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I am currently a junior majoring in Economics and Mathematics, and also considering a minor in Business. I have had some internship experience in banking where I assisted managers and communicated with clients as well as a journalism internship that helped hone my interpersonal and research skills. I am interested in intern opportunities during the spring or summer in any organization relating to economics or math, especially consulting, analysis or research assistant. I’m open to most locations in the U.S. and China and would greatly appreciate any advice on where to start and how to reach out to organizations. Additionally, I really want to know more about the application process of applying graduate school. What was your experience applying? If you could go back to junior year, how would you have timed your graduate school applications? Or would you have decided to work immediately after graduation? Thank you very much for taking time to look at my Wisdom Wanted Ad, I look forward to hearing back from you.

 

Archived Ad: Business Senior Looking for Help Focusing Career Goals

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Im a senior currently interested in Business, but not sure what I want to do. I like finance, marketing, analysis, international business, and consulting, but I don’t know how to narrow down what I want to do. Until I know what I want, I feel that I can’t really connect with the right people. How did you start your job search, and how and why did your goals change? I have had several networking opportunities, interviews, and even internships, but I am unsure of both how to describe myself and to describe what I seek in a job, which could present an issue during interviews. That said, I would love to hear and speak with any and everyone, to really help me hone in my future. Thanks in advance!

 

Archived Ad: Economics/Politics Senior Seeking Career and Interview Advice in Consulting Field

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I’m a senior studying Economics and Politics. I got interested in consulting as a result of my internship experiences and my year abroad at the University of Oxford. I have a particular interest in management and economic consulting. I would love to speak with alumni in the field to learn about your role as well as how you got interested in your field. I am currently in the process of submitting applications and doing interviews. I would also appreciate interview advice or company recommendations. Thanks!

 

Archived Ad: Future Consultant Seeks Case Study Interview Tips

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I am a graduating senior who wants to work in a consulting firm. I hope to get some suggestions on how to best prepare for case interviews from alumni who have been successful in the field. Also, if you have any leads on entry-level opportunities, that would be awesome!

Name: Xinru Lu ’14
Major(s): Economics, Business
Hometown: Guangzhou, China

Archived Ad: Graduating Senior Seeks Advice on Environmental Econ Careers

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Hi! I’m a graduating senior with a double major in Economics and Business with double minor in Environmental Studies and IGS. I’m interested in pursuing a career in a field that combines both economics and the environment – resource management, environmental consulting, etc. I am interested in understanding the relationship between economics and the environment, and how economics can be used to better understand how to manage our environment. Particularly, I’m looking for opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area – also looking for potential networking opportunities!

Name: Mary Chun ’14
Major(s): Economics, Business
Hometown: Brookfield, CT
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Archived Ad: Senior Interested in Data Analytics and Finance Seeks Advice

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I am a first semester senior interested in data analytics, quantitative research and finance. My past internship experiences have included roles in financial management & research, team leadership, & consulting for Isreali start up companies. I am looking to gain more knowledge about the finance industry in addition to hearing about career tracks in data analytics and finance. I am actively searching for a summer internship and would appreciate advice on internships in those industries as well.

Name: Alexander Izso ’14
Major(s): Business/History/Computer Science
Hometown: Englewood, NJ
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Archived Ad: Chemistry/Business Major Looking for Career Advice that Combines Both Fields

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I am a third year undergraduate student double majoring in business and chemistry who is interested in careers relating to both majors. I had a business internship at AFLAC and have done extensive chemistry research which enabled me to see the world of business and science (respectively). Now, I want to know what it is like to work in an the intersection of science and business. I am looking for shadowing and internship opportunities in the commercial side of the life science industry or consulting life science companies. I would love to get a chance to talk to anyone who has experience in those fields for help and advice. I want to know about your story and what you do.

Name: Suwan Lee ’15
Major(s): Chemistry, Business
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
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Archived Ad: 2010 Alum Seeks Advice on Entering Consulting Field

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2010 Brandeis Graduate with a Masters in Higher Education from U Penn looking to go into consulting.  I’m currently working in Higher Education and love the assessment and strategic planning elements of the job.  Interested in specifically management or non-profit consulting.  Would love to learn about others’ experiences, advice for entering the field, and more!

Name: Nate Rosenblum ’10
Major(s): Politics, Business, Higher Education
Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Archived Ad: Future Business Major Seeks Information on Finance/Financial Services/Consulting Industries

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Sophomore with intended majors in Business and Economics, seeking information on different career paths. I am looking to learn about internships and job opportunities that are available in the  Finance/ Financial Services/ Consulting fields, and what factors influenced your decision to go into a specific field. I would also like to know what I can do to prepare for a career in any of those three fields and get exposure to those fields as a sophomore. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated!

Name: Tifani Ng ’16
Major(s): Business and Economics
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Archived Ad: Business & Sociology Double Major Seeks Advice on Economic Consulting

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Business and Sociology double major seeks advice and mentorship on economic consulting. I have gained invaluable and rewarding experiences in both public and private businesses, as well as nonprofit organizations. I have cultivated strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills, and I established myself as a motivated, passionate, and organized leader who can cooperate with others to achieve goals in an efficient manner. Through past internships such as HBS and Bank of China, as well as my current role as a peer advisor at Hiatt Career Center, I have found myself particularly interested in data analysis, leadership development, and program design and implementation. I would welcome the opportunity to meet and speak with you about economic consulting and other relevant topics. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am looking forward to hearing back from you!

Name: Sophia Wang ’14
Major(s): Business, Sociology
Hometown: China

Archived Ad: Aspiring Management Consultant Looking for Advice on Breaking into the Industry

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My name is Asaf Meir; I’m a senior and an international student from Israel studying computer science and economics. I attended Brandeis after completing 3 years of mandatory army service in the Israeli Defense Forces. I have previous work experience with start-ups and larger tech corporation such as Microsoft. Looking ahead, I would like to pursue a career within the management consulting industry particularly with start-ups and high-tech companies. I would love to learn more about the consulting management field, your career path, and how I can potentially enter the industry.

Name: Asaf Meir ’14
Major(s): Computer Science & Economics
Hometown: Tel-Aviv, Israel

Archived Ad: Employer Relations Intern Seeks Advice from Marketing/Advertising/PR Alumni

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Graduating senior seeking full-time opportunities in the account management or strategy departments at an advertising or marketing agency. I am currently the Employer Relations Intern at the Hiatt Career Center. I have also interned at an ad agency this past summer. I have taken classes that range from biology and organic chemistry, to marketing management and financial accounting, as well as courses in sociology and Hispanic studies. I am particularly interested in marketing, advertising, public relations, market research, event planning, and consulting. I would love to speak with anyone that has experience in any of these fields and industries and discuss what path they’ve taken after graduation.

Name: Jennifer H. Kim ’14
Major(s): Hispanic Studies
Hometown: Roslyn, NY

Archived Ad: Business/Econ Double Major Looking to Narrow Career Search

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I’m a current junior double majoring in Business and Economics with a minor in Politics, and a member of both the Women’s Soccer Team and Track & Field teams. I have an interest in working in finance or a data-oriented field such as marketing analytics. I am looking for information and advice on how to narrow down my focus to steer my career path and internship search in a more specific direction. I have particular interest in the following finance fields: Asset Valuation, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, and Corporate Banking, but I’m open to any suggestions and willing to learn about different fields! I would greatly appreciate any insight or advice you would be willing to give me!

Name: Alyssa Fenenbock ’15
Major(s): Economics/Business
Hometown: Upper Saddle River, NJ
Varsity Sport: Soccer, Track & Field

Archived Ad: Economics/Business Major Seeks Alumni with Finance & Consulting Experiences and Advice to Share

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2014 undergraduate with dual majors in Economics and Business looking for learning opportunity in the real consulting and asset management world. As a personal wealth management intern at China’s biggest asset management company, I consulted with clients and worked closely with my colleagues in the trust fund and financial leasing departments. I would love to meet or chat with alumni working in finance or consulting and learn about relevant experiences as well as future opportunities. Thank you very much for your time and help!

Name: Yuhan Mo ’14
Major(s): Economics and Business
Hometown: Beijing, China

Archived Ad: Asset, Private Equity & Hedge Fund Management

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2014 undergrad seeks advice on entering a career in asset, private equity and hedge fund management in the US/UK. Currently studying philosophy, economics and business. Through my internship experiences and extensive readings, I have become extremely passionate about investing and enjoy the excitement of making an impact. Previous internships include Proprietary Investment Summer Analyst at China Investment Corporation (Sovereign Wealth Fund), Portfolio Management Summer Analyst at GE Asset Management and Hedge Fund Summer Analyst at a Long/short equities hedge fund in Hong Kong. These experiences not only extended my knowledge in fundamental investment analysis for different industries, but also helped me understand more about different investment strategies. I would welcome the chance to talk to well-rounded professionals in private equity, hedge fund, asset management industries or any investing related area (including investment banking) to have the chance to learn about your career path and the industry.

Student: Lei Li ’14
Hometown: Shenzhen, China
Majors: Philosophy; Economics

 

Archived Ad: Health Care Analysts Wanted

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2013 undergrad double-majoring in Health: Science, Society and Policy (HSSP) and Business. I had several internships at different hospitals in Boston, working on projects in various areas including Development, Clinical Research and Marketing. I have been working as a research assistant for Brandeis professor for two years and this experience has strengthened my research and data analysis skills. I am interested in being a market researcher/analyst in the health care industry, and would like to know how I can reach my goal of being a healthcare consultant. I would like to know what kind of skills and experiences are the most important and what steps I should take to get into the healthcare consulting industry. I would love to speak with alumni who work as healthcare analysts or consultants to learn more about their career path.

Student: Julie Yiu ’13
Hometown: Hong Kong, China
Major: HSSP; Business