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Information Session
October 8 2014
What is Montlake Consulting Group?
• Student-run consultancy that solves complex
problems faced by nonprofits, startups,
government entities, and Fortune 500
companies.
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Organization Structure
Managing
Partner
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Secure clients and manage future project opportunities
Build relationships within the Foster, UW, and business communities
Ensure managers have necessary resources to maximize value-add
Manage administrative activities
Junior
Partner
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Assist Managing Partner with administrative activities
Assist Managing Partner with supervision of engagements
Manage deliverables, organization standards, and other proprietary
documents through KMS and other collaboration tools
Manager
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Interface with the client and establish deliverables
Set consultant tasks and project structure & scope
Incorporate client feedback during intermediate steps to ensure
quality deliverables and relationships
Consultant
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Perform research and analytical tasks outlined in project
Compile findings to form effective recommendations
Work with Manager to complete final deliverables
Present final deliverables to the client
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Solve Real-World Business Problems
Apply your
knowledge and
skills
Project Types
Strategy Implementation
Marketing Strategy
Demography Analysis
Competitor Analysis
New Market Opportunities
Human Resources Analysis
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Past Clients
Conducted primary and secondary
research to synthesize ways to
improve profitability
Our team worked with an
ASUW entity, assisting in
devising multiple strategies to
improve profitability and
value added to the student
experience
Created financial projections to
quantify potential impacts of each
strategy
Client reached net-zero for the first
time in 10 years
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Past Clients
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Benefits of MCG
Real-world consulting experience
Application of educational background
Strong resume builder
Network of current members and alumni
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Membership
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Alumni Network
100% of our members have gone onto
competitive jobs or graduate school
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What We Look For
Qualifications
Strong analytical and
problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Creative thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
Motivated and willing to learn
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Membership Expectations
Client-facing
Requirements
Internal Requirements
• Minimum of one
engagement per
academic year
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• Annual membership
dues
• Timeliness with all
communications
• Attendance of
training sessions
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Application Process
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App due
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Invites sent
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Interviews
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Decisions announced
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Application Information
Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript
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Interview
• 30-minute interview
• Behavioral
• Case
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Application Information
• www.montlakeconsulting.com/join
• [email protected]
• Suggested prep materials:
» Foster Business Library
» Case in Point
» Your Peers
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Thank You!
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