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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.

The foundational skills that get you paid in consulting and tech

Ambitious people are drawn to jobs like management consulting, product management, and strategy roles in exciting companies. These jobs are prestigious, have high pay, and open doors to careers leading enterprises, making money, and shaping the world.

The reason for …

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What Marketing Careers Are Right For Me? Quiz

The marketing career path is unique because it’s fitting for people with all types of interests and strengths. For example, very creative people might apply their writing skills to marketing careers in copywriting or email marketing. Data-oriented people in the …

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Insider Tips for Landing Consulting Internships

If your career goal is to enter the consulting industry, you know that consulting internships are the best way to build relevant skills and learn more about the field. But given how competitive it is to land a consulting internship, …

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What Does a Business Consultant Do?

A business consultant helps organizations identify specific problems they face in reaching their business goals and then determines appropriate strategies so companies can overcome these challenges.

If you’re interested in a job where you can flex your troubleshooting skills while …

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What Is Management Consulting?

Companies utilize management consulting services to get advice on a variety of strategy and organizational issues. Consultants use their expertise and experience to help these organizations resolve complex business problems.

Management consulting is an esteemed field that includes both strategy …

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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

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

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  • Product Manager PayPal
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Aaron Thai

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  • Master of Science in Business Analytics University of Washington Tacoma
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Imari Versey

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  • Human Resources Partner Amazon
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Charlie K

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  • Actuarial Associate I The Standard
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Ian Guan

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  • 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

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  • 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

Explore careers with access to over 6,000 videos on Candid Career.

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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 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 …