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Fisher Emerging Consultants

Today's Fisher Student is Tomorrow's Consultant

Curious About Consulting?

Do you enjoy learning? problem solving? using your analytical skills?
Do you want a fast paced, rewarding career?
Are you flexible? hardworking? bright? personable?

If you have answered “yes” to these then consulting may be the right career path for you.

Consulting is a great way to begin your career after graduation as it builds on the knowledge and skills you developed in your undergraduate education while challenging and developing you in new areas. 

Want to know more?  Come to a Fisher Emerging Consultants Information Session.  We will discuss why consulting is a great career field, the application process, and how this program will benefit you in your career search.

                Friday, January 29th         11:30 – 12:15      Career Management Office -- 161 Gerlach          

                Thursday, February 4th   4:30 – 5:15           Career Management Office -- 161 Gerlach          

                Monday, February 8th    4:30 – 5:15           Career Management Office -- 161 Gerlach

To learn more about consulting go to the Vault resources here:

Vault Career Insider - Another great resource to use for company research and overall job search advice. Enter your OSU e-mail address, then select “Create an Account” and complete the registration process. Your password will be emailed to you within minutes.

Yet many students do not really know about consulting:

  • Who are the major consulting companies?
  • What is the work environment?
  • What do consultants really do?

Additionally, most students who do try to obtain a consulting position are unprepared for the rigorous interviewing methods the top consulting firms use to select the best and the brightest graduates.

That is why The Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management has developed the Fisher Emerging Consultants Program, a unique and innovative program to aid you as a top student in the Fisher College of Business attain knowledge of the consulting industry and what it takes to secure a career track position in the field.

Applications are available for the Spring 2010 class:

2010-2011 Fisher Emerging Consultants Application

Coaching

While the application process is selective, we invite and encourage you to apply to become a member of the program. Once selected, you will receive individual coaching through a special class in Spring Quarter to help prepare you secure a career in the highly competitive field of consulting.

Selection Process

Phase 1: Complete the application including answering the essay questions by 5 PM on Friday February 12th, 2010 and turn it in to Room 150 Gerlach.

Phase 2: All applicants will be notified the week of February 15th if they have been selected to continue in the process. If you are selected, you will be asked to schedule an interview and will receive additional information and materials to prepare for the interview. Phase 2 interviews will occur in the Office of Career Management the week of March 1st.

Please Note that students accepted in the program will enroll in the consulting class that will meet spring quarter on Fridays from 8:30 - 11:18. Please schedule accordingly.

We look forward to working with you!