Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting
About the Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting Event
The Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting event aims to demystify the world of consulting for university students who have no, or limited, exposure to professional services. Aimed at first and second year university students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, the event will help you understand what strategy consultants do, and how they do it, through a day of hands-on workshops.
You’ll be welcomed to our London office, where you’ll learn what strategy consulting is and why a company might hire a consultant, and get first hand experience of working on a consulting project.
We’ll run through a case study (which simulates aspects of consulting assignments and is often used as a tool in consulting job interviews) and break down possible ways to approach it. There will be many opportunities to ask questions throughout the day, including a networking lunch with our current Associates. After lunch, you’ll work on a short case study in small groups, giving you the opportunity to practice case studies in an open, friendly, and supportive environment.
We’ll also walk you step-by-step through our application process so you are fully prepared for applying to an internship or full-time role with us. Ultimately, the event is designed to be engaging, accessible and provide you with a welcoming space to ask questions and learn more about consulting.
- Eligibility
- How to apply
- About the team
Eligibility
To be eligible for the programme you’ll need to:
- be a current university student or a recent graduate who is able to start a full-time Associate role in 2024, who is from a lower socioeconomic background (primary consideration will be based on the occupation of the main household earner when you were aged 14)
- be available to attend one of four insight days, in person at our PwC More London office (7 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RT) on Monday 3 April 2023, Tuesday 4 April 2023, Wednesday 5 April 2023 or Thursday 6 April 2023, 9am-6pm. Please note each day is the same.
How to apply
- To gain a place on the Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting day, you’ll need to complete the registration form, which includes a short motivational question on how attending the event may benefit you, by Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 5pm.
- Registration may close early if all available slots are filled.
- Decisions will be communicated to applicants by Friday 24 March 2023.
- The Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting events are scheduled to take place on Monday 3 April 2023, Tuesday 4 April 2023, Wednesday 5 April 2023 or Thursday 6 April 2023, 9am-6pm.
- Reasonable travel expenses of up to £100 will be reimbursed, please see the attendance confirmation email for further details.
About the team
PwC’s Strategy& team is a market-leading consulting practice consisting of approximately 400 consultants in London, and also benefits from the broad expertise and international reach of the wider PwC and Strategy& networks. Strategy& can offer you a career with diverse and challenging assignments - our teams work with a wide variety of UK, European and Global corporate clients (from large consumer goods companies, online retailers, start-ups and FinTechs, to charities, government departments and the public sector) and investors (private equity and investment funds). We deliver a mix of strategy consulting projects, addressing key CEO questions on issues such as growth strategy, market entry, mergers and acquisitions and value creation. We evaluate each company’s unique proposition and market positioning, identifying both innovative opportunities for growth and risk areas that need to be addressed.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and our Associates are at the heart of our culture. Attracting the right talent is paramount and, as a progressive employer, Strategy& continues to develop a diverse, agile and collaborative workforce that feels empowered to be the best they can be.
Please note: Applications for our Associate and Intern supported diversity pathways will open in summer 2023, and applications for general Associate and Intern roles will open early September 2023. Your participation in the Strategy& Social Mobility - Insight into Consulting day will not automatically lead to an application for an Associate or Intern role.
