Recruiting at Harvard for Consulting
Many firms come to Harvard to recruit students—take advantage of these opportunities! Here is a general overview of how this process works.
Information Sessions
At Harvard, consulting recruiting starts on the very first day of school with company presentations. These presentations start out with a broad overview of what distinguishes the company, what it's like to work there, and how you can apply. Then, there is usually a breakout session where attendees can speak with representatives and ask specific questions. This is your chance to learn more about the company, meet some people who work there, and ask any questions you may have about the firm or recruiting process.
Coffee Chats
During the following weeks after the information sessions, there are coffee chats throughout the day that you can sign up for on Crimson Careers, and casual networking sessions at night. Sometimes companies host more targeted information sessions for minorities and underrepresented groups, typically directly at their Boston office. This is your opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have. These could be questions to learn more about the industry, the internship program, what a day in the life is like, or any higher level questions you may have. Again, always remember to follow up with the person you talk to and send a thank you email.
Here are some helpful tips from Harvard students who have been through the process regarding recruiting specifically at Harvard.
Take advantage of OCS resources.
“OCS offers many incredible resources like case interview workshops and access to case interview preparation websites like http://casequestions.com.”
-Associate Consultant at Bain, Harvard Class of 2020
“For cover letters and resume reads, the OCS is a great place to start, especially if you have little experience with either. They’ll be able to point out the major flaws in either, but once you get a sense of what a good resume/cover letter looks like, you’ll want to run it by students who have already graduated. They’ll know what recruiters are looking for in both, and can help you tell your story most effectively.”
- Associate Consultant at Bain, Harvard Class of 2019
Surround yourself with a support system.
“Consulting at Harvard can be overwhelming. So many people seem very interested, but that also means that there are a lot of people who are around to help. Find some people that you can practice casing and interviewing with, and be supportive of each other. Recruiting can be intense, exciting, difficult, frustrating, surprising, and disappointing, so it is incredibly helpful to have a group of friends who support one another through the process.”
- Associate Consultant at Bain, Harvard Class of 2019
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