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Consulting / Business

Welcome to the Consulting and Business interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that involve working with people, solving complex problems and innovating.  Often these careers include fast-paced and profit-driven environments, opportunities for upward mobility and expectations of staff to exceed goals and perform at a high level.  Though a business degree (like from the excellent UW Foster School of Business) is quite useful, there are many ways to enter the business-world (even if you aren’t a business major).  People who pursue careers in Consulting and Business develop strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): finance, operations, people management, supply chain, human resources, business information technology, marketing, events, accounting, international business, investment banking and consulting. Consulting usually has a focus on specific business areas such as management, strategy, technology or marketing consulting.

Event: Women Making Waves in the Startup World

You’re invited to a special Buerk Center Women’s Breakfast and Panel Discussion to celebrate female founders, venture capitalists, and leaders around the world for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day [womenseday.org], November 18—Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World.  

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Non-Tech in Tech Alumni Panel

The Career & Internship Center and the University of Washington Alumni Association are hosting alumni who work in non-technical roles in the tech industry to talk about their experience. This event is a chance to talk with Huskies who have …

By Lauren Sevilla (she/her)
Lauren Sevilla (she/her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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Shadow a Foster MBA Student on 11/7! Limited Spots Available!

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Foster Full-time MBA student was like?

Foster is excited to once again offer their popular in-person Shadow Day events! Shadow Days are designed to give you a preview …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Find a student club that connects with your career interests

Student clubs are one of the most valuable—and often underrated—resources UW students have to prepare for a career. UW has over 1000 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), many of which align with specific academic and career fields. Besides being a fun …

By Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
Kirk Heynen (He/Him) Career Coach
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What Is an Investor?

An investor is an individual or an organization that gives money to another person or organization hoping to see a future profit. Technically, anyone can be an investor: If you invest money into something, you are an investor. However, there …

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Featured Classes

Scrum: The Basics

Taught by Kelley O'Connell
If you’ve spent any time in the project management world, you’ve likely heard of scrum—the popular framework for managing complex…

Product Management First Steps

Taught by Doug Winnie
Behind every successful technology product lies the guiding hand of the product manager. Product managers are critical leaders who coordinate…

Sales Foundations

Taught by Jeff Bloomfield
What makes someone effective at sales? A genuine desire to help others solve problems. In this course, former Genentech senior…

Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program

Taught by UW Continuum College
From startups to corporate giants, the challenge of attracting, hiring and retaining great employees remains a constant. Skilled human resources…

Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace (with Audio Descriptions)

Taught by Hector Minto
The move towards a more digital workplace affects everyone, from newly remote employees to frontline workers. With technology being such…

Project Management Simplified

Taught by Chris Croft
View Chris’s LinkedIn Newsletter Almost everything you do in the workplace is a project, from the smallest task to the…

Construction Management: Managing Risk

Taught by Jim Rogers
Risk is an inherent part of construction and an integral part of the construction manager’s job. Over the course of…

Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips

Taught by Daniel Stanton
Supply chain and operations management is a profession that evolves quickly. Investing in your professional development will pay for itself…

Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps

Taught by Jungwoo Ryoo
The career opportunities in data science, big data, and data analytics are growing dramatically. If you’re interested in changing career…

Recruiting Foundations

Taught by Barbara Bruno
Barbara Bruno, CPC, CTS, is an award-winning recruiter and industry speaker who has placed over 10,000 people in hard-to-fill positions.…

Student Stories & Advice

Queenie Liu

Student Stories & Advice
  • Analyst Oliver Wyman
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Saurabh Patil

Student Stories & Advice
  • Product Manager PayPal
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Aaron Thai

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Science in Business Analytics University of Washington Tacoma
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Imari Versey

Student Stories & Advice
  • Human Resources Partner Amazon
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Charlie K

Student Stories & Advice
  • Actuarial Associate I The Standard
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Ian Guan

Student Stories & Advice
  • Analyst, Healthcare Consulting Mercer
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Franco Carlos

Student Stories & Advice
  • MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management University of Washington
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Bukhari Shakil

Student Stories & Advice
  • Technology Consultant Ernst & Young
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Will Locatelli

Student Stories & Advice
  • Advisory Associate, Digital Lighthouse Data Engineer and Developer KPMG US
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Raymond Fung

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  • Consulting Analyst Deloitte
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Featured Resources

Nethubb  

Nethubb makes it easy to start building your professional network to be discovered for career opportunities. They provide you the …

Tips for Job Searching in Handshake – Consulting/Business

With thousands of jobs and internships for students on Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for …

Virtual Interview Practice

StandOut is a mock video interviewing platform.  There are 4 interviews related to this interest community!  When you click on …

In Demand Skills for Consulting & Business Careers
Vault

Whether you are a first year student beginning your journey and exploring your options, or a recent graduate looking to …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Real Estate Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Hospitality Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Information Technology Consulting Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Market Research Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Consulting Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Travel and Leisure Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …