Using TSC in job applications
‘I interviewed for BCG, McKinsey, Bain and Oliver Wyman, and used examples from The Student Consultancy at all of them. (I received offers from all four)’
‘I often write about it in job applications, using the programme to highlight examples of working in a mixed discipline team, consultancy, management, knowledge of business, entrepreneurial spirit and so on.’
‘Valuable CV and application material – it’s a really worthwhile project and is a commendable achievement. It really taught me how to think in a different way and communicate effectively with all sorts of people.’
‘The Student Consultancy was an excellent example/experience to cite when describing community involvement and group work experience.’
‘Valuable experience in communication management (effective communication) and team organisation / teamwork! Very helpful experience to talk about in consecutive job interviews!’
‘It’s a very good example to talk about in relation to taking ownership of a project that provides real added value to a business. I brought it up when asked about teamwork and problem solving.’
Gaining skills and experience
'It was a fantastic learning upgrade. More contact with the client and more engagement with real world resources.' Sharon Mensah, TSC participant Hilary term 2023
‘The Student Consultancy programme gave me not only an interesting insight into the consultancy sector, but also a comprehensive idea of the intricacies and difficulties of the working world more generally.’
‘I learnt key skills on how to lead meetings, and also ways in which to work as a group.’
‘The Student Consultancy helped me realise how much I did not know about consulting, teamwork, and project management, particularly about the challenges and difficulties involved. This is valuable insight that will help me in other projects’
‘An appreciation for how a bright spark by a few students can be amplified and transformed to create significant social change in the community.’
‘The programme gave me insight into previously unknown skills: including managing the balance of a diverse group of characters, and that good communication, clear goals and deadlines are key. It also taught me some valuable business vocabulary, and how to present myself in a way that is more understandable within the industry.’
‘The Student Consultancy gave me an idea of what it would be like to work in strategic consulting, and I came to the conclusion that it would be interesting, dynamic and more satisfying than I ever expected.’
‘Real business experience which was completely unique. A chance to step out of the academic world.’
‘Commercial awareness, and an experience of the kind of job I could be doing in the future.’
