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Consulting

Consulting is a big, one-size-fits-all term that includes virtually any form of advice-giving. Many people think first of management consulting, also called strategy consulting, which specializes in providing advice about strategic and core operational issues – but there are many other types of consulting, including marketing consulting, technology consulting, human resources consulting, just to name a few. Through professionals in the field and in collaboration with the Bentley Consulting Group, the Consulting Career Community will expose students to the consulting industry, relevant career paths, required competencies, and the all-important case interview technique.

5 Career Goals for the New Year

Oftentimes, we place our professional development at the bottom of our priority list. This year, take a moment to think about what you would like to achieve in terms of your career. Setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely (SMART) goals at the beginning of the year will increase your chances of actually achieving your goals. Not sure what a career-related goal could look like? Here’s a few examples!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Interview Mistakes to Avoid

There are many ways to prepare for interviews, and one way to do so is to know what the most common mistakes are. Knowing these will allow you to know what to avoid and how to prevent the mistakes before going into the interview.

Not Doing Research Beforehand

It is important to come to an interview knowing specific information about the company. Not doing research beforehand will negatively affect your performance. You should be able to relate some of the …

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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Top Consulting Firms of 2023

When considering pursing careers in consulting – many of you motivated students immediately want to know what the top firms are, and how  you can get into one. I encourage you to read this article from ManagementConsulted.com that outlines their listing of the top management consulting firms, that I think will give you some perspective as to the many ways you can identify a “top firm”. Management consulting firms come in many shapes & sizes with many different specializations. While …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Careers in Economics Alumni Panel Discussion

Have you selected Economics as your major, but aren’t’ quite sure how you will translate that to a career?

Join us for a career conversation with four amazing Bentley alumni. Hear about their career progression, and how their Economics degrees have prepared them for success.

Monday February 6th
6:30 – 8PM
Student Center — Back Bay 125AB

Register today on Handshake

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY CAREER CLOSET

PURPOSE

The University Career Center wants all students to be successful regardless of their financial circumstances. The closet will provide …

Marc Cosentino’s Case One Program

All Bentley undergraduate students have free access to Marc
Cosentino’s Case One Program! Marc is the author of “Case In

Case Interview Workshop

In the resources section of Handshake, you will find a video of an
excellent Case Interview workshop which includes both

mconsultingprep.com

This resource has some free/ some paid resources to learn about the recruitment process for management consulting. Articles on casing, …

PrepLounge.Com

PrepLounge is a case interview community where candidates with
similar career goals get connected, practice cases and sharpen their
consulting …

ManagementConsulted

Website offering both free resources and paid coaching for management consulting recruitment prep.

Free content includes case video walkthroughs, app …

Igotanoffer

Both Paid & Free resources for management consulting recruitment prep.

Good free content includes resume/cover letter writing, Case interview most …

Caseinterview.com

Site with free and paid resources for case interviewing

Contact & Location

Phone
781.891.2165
Address

Undergraduate Career Development
Pulsifer Career Development Center
LaCava Center 225
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career Development 2023-2024 Hours of Operation First-Year and Sophomore Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm

Visit our Staff Page to see Career Community Coach’s Individual Drop-In Hours for JUNIORS & SENIORS.