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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.

Student Stories: Saurabh Patil

Saurabh’s Advice: Failure is Not the End, it’s a Chance to Begin Again

When you encounter failure, remember that it’s not the end of the road, but rather a turning point toward success. In school, you might stumble and fall, …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Student Stories: Queenie Liu

Queenie’s Advice: Stay focused on your interests and talk to as many people as possible

Academics – Mathematics, Class of 2023
Interests – Consulting/Business
Identities – she/her

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By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Featured Classes

Learning Power BI Desktop

Taught by Gini von Courter
Power BI Desktop—the powerful data analysis and visualization software from Microsoft—can help you get more insights from your data, whether…

Managing AI Risks: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid at Work

Taught by Soribel Feliz
Learn eight of the most costly AI mistakes professionals make—as well as strategies for how to avoid them. Join Soribel…

Introduction to Business Analytics

Taught by Madecraft
What if everyday decisions were guided by evidence, not hunches? This course teaches business analytics through practical ways to source,…

Choosing the Right Project Management Certification for Your Career

Taught by Asya Watkins
In this course, discover which project management certification can help you meet your career goals. Follow along with Asya Watkins,…

Standing Out in an HR Role

Taught by Don Phin
Changes in the workplace dynamic have opened the opportunity to step up your HR game. In this course, Don Phin—an…

Financial Portfolio Management Fundamentals

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Gain an understanding of portfolio management—what it is as a process and what portfolio managers do in their roles. This…

B2B Sales Foundations

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
Are you looking to learn the basics of B2B sales and put them to use in your current or future…

Salesforce Business Analyst Cert Prep

Taught by Emily Call
Dive into your preparations for the Salesforce Business Analyst certification exam with this comprehensive course. Salesforce consultant Emily Call and…

Supply Chain Foundations

Taught by Eddie Davila
What is supply chain management (SCM)? It’s the system that connects and integrates the links of sourcing, procurement, conversion, and…

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…

Student Stories & Advice

Malia Schomaker

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Science in Biostatistics Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Ethan Brown

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Public Policy, McCourt School of Public Policy Georgetown University
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Zachary Merlesena

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  • MPH, Health Policy & Management University of California, Berkeley
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Kejia Cui

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  • Enterprise Risk Management Columbia University
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Jill B

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  • Real Estate Analyst Microsoft
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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

Student Stories & Advice
  • Analyst Oliver Wyman
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Saurabh Patil

Student Stories & Advice
  • Product Manager PayPal
Meet Saurabh

Aaron Thai

Student Stories & Advice
  • 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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Featured Resources

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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