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“ The hands-on experience students get working directly with clients to solve
real problems is far and away the best preparation for a consulting position
after graduation. ”
- John Murray, MBA '01, McKinsey & Company
- John Murray, MBA '01, McKinsey & Company
For Students
Our value proposition for students
Students can benefit in many ways through their participation in Illinois Business Consulting.
We believe the value of our organization can be summarized as follows:
Work experience/ resume building
- Provides employment experience to differentiate from other students (e.g., US based experience for international students, augment existing experience, especially with larger "branded" companies for domestic students)
- Enables students to obtain real consulting experience, especially if they are interested in working for a consulting firm
Skill development
- Applies classroom learning to real business issues to better understand the concepts taught
- Builds project management skills
- Enhances data gathering, analysis and presentation skills
Networking opportunities
- Builds relationships with the client contact(s) and a network for employment opportunities
Your transferable skills from the Illinois Business Consulting experience will give you the necessary edge in many highly competitive job functions.
