University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in consulting
98 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in consulting and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in consulting in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in consulting, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Every open consulting window is on the deadlines tracker.
| Firm | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bain | 14 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Protiviti | 6 | 7 open | How to apply |
| Kearney | 6 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| McKinsey | 5 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| PwC | 5 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| AlixPartners | 5 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Impact Advisors | 5 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Oliver Wyman | 5 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
Breaking into consulting from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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.
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.
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Questions
How many University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in consulting?
98 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign #21 of 121 schools in consulting. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in consulting?
The firms with the most University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in consulting are Bain (14), Protiviti (6), Kearney (6), McKinsey (5), PwC (5) and AlixPartners (5).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Protiviti list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
How do I network into consulting from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Email University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.