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Williams College alumni in consulting
20 Williams College 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 Williams College 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 Williams College 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 | Williams College alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Research | 4 | None listed | How to apply |
| Bain | 4 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| McKinsey | 3 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| OC&C Strategy Consultants | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Fidelity Investments | 1 | 4 open | How to apply |
| EY-Parthenon | 1 | None listed | How to apply |
| BCG | 1 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Vista Equity Partners | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into consulting from Williams College
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.
Let Paperclip email Williams College alumni in consulting
20 of them are in Paperclip’s network. Paperclip writes to them first, from your own inbox in your name, every weekday, and follows up. Only 10 spots per school.
Start 14 days freeStudents using Paperclip have heard back from McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Rothschild & Co, Oliver Wyman and 66 more firms: 84 replies so far. See what they wrote
Questions
How many Williams College alumni work in consulting?
20 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Williams College #96 of 121 schools in consulting. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Williams College alumni work in consulting?
The firms with the most Williams College alumni in consulting are Cornerstone Research (4), Bain (4), McKinsey (3), OC&C Strategy Consultants (3), Fidelity Investments (1) and EY-Parthenon (1).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Fidelity Investments 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 Williams College?
Email Williams College alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Williams College and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Williams College alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.