The Pulsifer Career Development Center's summer 2026 hours of operation are 8:00am - 5:30pm on Monday - Thursday and will commence on Monday May 18.  Bentley University strives to make web content accessible to all users. If you are having difficulty accessing information and need this content in an alternate format, please contact The Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center at 781-891-2165 or GA_UCD@Bentley.edu.

Consulting Recruitment Changes Brewing

If you are interested in consulting, there have been a few news stories lately that have an impact on recruiting strategy. While these changes are currently firm specific, it is worthwhile to watch what firms follow suit in the near future. This is important because it means students will need to be prepared for case interviewing earlier than in the past.

Change One: Deadline shifts:

According to Management Consulted, McKinsey & Co plans to move its US undergraduate consulting recruiting …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Forté Career Ready Certificate | Spring Cohort Application Deadline – 3/3/2026!

Set yourself apart from the crowd.

The business world needs talented students like you, and Forté is committed to helping you make your mark. Through the Forté Career Ready Certificate – an online career accelerator open to undergraduate students of all majors – you can build professional skills, strengthen your leadership abilities, and gain a competitive edge.

Participants join a community of driven undergraduates who are prioritizing their professional growth and leadership development. The program offers opportunities to explore career …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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New York Summer Intern Housing Opportunity

1.PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP + FREE HOUSING IN NYC 
  – Position: EHS Summer Marketing Ambassador-Intern 
   Compensation: $17/hour + free housing + transportation stipend 
   Work Focus: Digital content creation (TikTok focus) + marketing initiatives
  – Application Deadline: March 22, 2026 
  – Two available positions  

2. $175 WHOLE FOODS GIFT CARD
  –
 Students who book summer housing with EHS by 1/31/26 will receive 
    a $175 Whole Foods e-gift card at check-in! 
  –
 Available at all 7 EHS NYC residences  

To learn more click here.

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Global Insurance Symposium’s Student Case Study Competition

Excited to announce the launch of the Global Insurance Symposium’s annual Student Case Study Competition! This is a fantastic event and opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills while building their networks and resumes. 

Competition Details:

The insurance industry faces two national challenges:

Over the next 15 years, 50% of the current insurance workforce will retire. This leaves more than 400,000 open positions unfilled, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Between 2007 and 2009 (economic downturn), fertility …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Vault Guides

Case interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the consulting industry. Designed to test an applicant’s knowledge …

The Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews contains essential tips for preparing for and acing behavioral interview questions. These questions (which …

Vault’s editors have composed this essential resource of leading consultancies, tailored specifically for the Asia-Pacific market, and covering both international …

Career Resources

The Pulsifer Career Development Center is committed to providing accessible careerdevelopment resources for all Bentley students.

Navigating your career …

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

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

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

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

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

Free content includes case video walkthroughs, app …

Both Paid & Free resources for management consulting recruitment prep.

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

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 Summer 2026 Hours of Operation First-Year and Sophomore Drop-In Hours Will Begin on Tuesday September 8, 2026
Monday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday   1:00pm - 3:00pm

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