Consulting recruiting
Vanguard summer internship: how to get in
Vanguard appears in Paperclip’s consulting network. 270 verified Vanguard professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Who from your school works at Vanguard?
Look up your school to see its alumni at Vanguard and the other top firms. Add your class year to get the dates they open for your class, plus a first email to send an alum. Free, no account.
Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolVanguard dates the firm has published
Every row below comes from Vanguard’s own page or a university career-center listing, last checked on November 10, 2026. Status is computed from the dates at build time. Firms change portals without notice, so open the source before acting on a date.
| Program | Who | When | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORE Days Virtual introduction to Vanguard, its leaders and career opportunities | First-years | Not published | Dates not published | Vanguard: student programs |
| North Star Sophomore Experiential Learning Program Two-day virtual career exploration and professional development | Sophomores | Not published | Dates not published | Vanguard: student programs |
- EXPLORE Days. The student page places EXPLORE Days under first-year opportunities, without current-cycle dates. Checked November 10, 2026.
- North Star Sophomore Experiential Learning Program. Vanguard describes North Star under second-year opportunities, without current-cycle application or event dates. Checked November 10, 2026.
All firms on one page: the deadlines tracker and the freshman and sophomore programs guide.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among Vanguard professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The consulting recruiting timeline
Choose the consulting role and office you want to understand, then check that office’s current application requirements.
- Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
- Confirm the deadline for your office and candidate category with the posting or recruiter.
- Prepare for the interview format specified by the employer and allow time for practice and feedback.
How to actually get in
Ask consultants about their project experience and preparation. Use official practice resources where available, and follow the application instructions whether or not you have a referral.
Most Vanguard people in the network hold roles like Client Relationship Associate, Client Representative Associate, Data Analyst. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many Vanguard employees can I reach through Paperclip?
270 verified Vanguard professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to Vanguard professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including Vanguard when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for Vanguard?
Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
Which schools do Vanguard employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include Penn State University, Arizona State University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Temple University.
Let Paperclip email Vanguard for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the Vanguard analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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