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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.

Announcing: Tech Sales Career Track

The global pandemic overturned the world as we know it, triggering the Great Resignation, an economic downturn, and a shift to remote work and online learning. But throughout all this, one industry continued to thrive.

In the face of this …

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To Ace Your Next Interview for a Management Position, Be Ready to Answer These 10 Questions

Interviewing for a management position? Even if you’ve never been a manager before, you’ll want to clearly demonstrate to the interviewers your managerial skills and leadership philosophy.

This article will reveal 10 questions you should reflect on and be prepared …

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Top Vault Consulting Firms Discuss Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are not simply talking points at all-company meetings; they are requirements for the modern workplace. A company can’t reach its potential unless a wide array of perspectives are heard and employees with those differing perspectives are made …

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Consulting/Business Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

Keywords …

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How To Become a Business Analyst with No Experience: 5 Tips

While the job title “business analyst” and its associated responsibilities—to help organizations identify and implement improvements—might seem vague, the work of BAs in practice can be immensely valuable and give businesses a competitive edge. Whether it’s overhauling existing workflows, introducing …

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Featured Classes

Supply Chain Basics For Everyone

Taught by Daniel Stanton
View Daniel’s LinkedIn Newsletter Supply chains have always been important. But as the the status quo continues to be challenged,…

Prepare Yourself for a Career in Sales

Taught by Dean Karrel
In the world of sales, being self-confident and engaging with others are the keys to your success. In this course,…

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Tips

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
Learn key tips and insights to help you pass the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam on your first…

Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

Taught by Robin Hunt
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey as a data analyst? Whatever your goals, you don’t…

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…

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…

Student Stories & Advice

Jenny Pohly

Student Stories & Advice
  • Assistant Estimating Engineer Whitney Equipment Company
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Daffa Azizan

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Accounting University of Southern California, Leventhal School of Accounting
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Queenie Liu

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

Candid Career

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Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Case Interviews, Ninth Edition

Case interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the consulting industry. Designed to test an applicant’s knowledge …

Vault Career Guide to Consulting, Third Edition

Consulting is a massive, international industry with global revenues of around $506 billion. It spans human resources, business advisory services, …

Vault Guide to Economics Jobs

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

Vault Career Guide to Hospitality, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking, Third Edition
Vault Guide to the Top 50 Management and Strategy Consulting Firms, 2023 Edition

The 2023 Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms is the definitive guide to the best consulting firms to …