Wisconsin Consulting Club
About
BACKGROUND
The Wisconsin Consulting Club (WCC) was founded in 2006. Before 2006 there were no institutions on campus offering students the resources to enter into the consulting industry. Over the years our reputation for excellence and high performance has earned us the recognition of our peers and stakeholders.
MISSION
The Wisconsin Consulting Club is driven to demonstrate that the University of Wisconsin-Madison is an elite recruiting ground for consulting firms. Our intelligence and passion, structured approach to personal development, and strength of our networks drive continued high-performance by club members and lay the framework for their successful careers in the consulting industry.
WCC STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
- Increase awareness of consulting as a profession and WCC to encourage students to prepare for a career in consulting as early as possible.
- Achieve a high-level of performance and confidence for all our members in case interviewing and other technical skills required for success in consulting.
- Expand the professional network of WCC and its members.
- Create a social and supportive club culture so that WCC alumni will continue to support the development of WCC and actively promote the WCC brand to their firms.
- Place our members in positions within the consulting industry.
WCC ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
- Networking trips to Minneapolis and Chicago, and looking into expanding our range
- Case workshops from consultants at various firms
- Mock interviews by consultants at various firms
- Information panels by consultants at various firms
- Socials and networking opportunities with consultants and other motivated students
- Case practice partner program between club members
- Access to case banks and other materials the club has collected
- Resume and cover letter workshops
- Presentations by faculty who worked in the consulting industry
- Other miscellaneous developmental, social, and learning activities
- WCC weekly meetings
- Leadership opportunities on the WCC Executive Board
WHY CONSULTING?
Consulting firms are one of the biggest recruiters of top undergraduate students. With offices in almost every city around the world, the career opportunities are boundless and span every industry, function, practice, and sector. Consulting firms are a great place to develop your own brand, network with executives at very successful companies, and pursue your passions.
Consulting will fast track your career and offers some of the best salaries of any position available to a recent graduate. Moreover, you will also have the added perks of traveling and potential sponsorship for your MBA.
Most importantly, your time as a “student” does not stop once you begin your career as a consultant. Consultants a required to learn a lot of things, and learn them quickly. This intensive, yet diverse understanding of the world will enable you to tackle any challenge in your future career. Furthermore, as a first year consultant you will be entrusted with very high profile projects that some of your peers may not encounter until they are well into their own careers. Above all, consulting firms invest a lot of money into you to make you the best you can possibly be. You will be a part of a large network of extremely talented and smart professionals who will help you along in your career.