Recruiting Timeline for Consulting

Information Sessions

Late August, First week of September

A few companies will come to Harvard to give information sessions to prospective applicants. Take advantage of these to learn about the firm, learn more about the industry, and meet people who work at the company. Companies typically come to campus during September/October in the fall semester. During these visits, companies may host information sessions, appear at career fairs, partner with clubs to host events, and/or offer coffee chats. Networking at these events is a way for you to learn more about the firm, and for them to start getting to know you.

Applications Open

Application Deadline: mid-September

Send in your resume and cover letter via Crimson Careers and the company website. The application deadlines vary company to company. However, generally applications are open in August - early fall.

First Round Interview

Late September - October

You'll likely have your first interview on campus (usually two back-to-back case interviews as well as behavioral questions), and hear back on whether you passed or not usually later that day or the following day.

Final Round Interview

Late September - October

If you passed the first round interview, you'll typically have your final round interview (usually three back-to-back case interviews) at a local office or the office that you indicated as your top choice. Your interviewers will likely be more senior partners at the firm. Make sure to send thank you emails to everyone who has interviewed you.