Fielding between 5-10 clients per semester, ICG affords consultants the opportunity to work with a new client each semester based on their own interest levels in available projects. Working with different clients and providing various consulting services enables our consultants to gain a unique perspective through extensive industry experience.
One of our primary goals is to provide the training and experience to help our consultants progress from team members to team leaders. High quality work and continued participation in subsequent semesters gives members a tremendous opportunity to continuously progress down our leadership track from staff consultant to senior consultant to project manager.
ICG offers an array of professional development and professional networking opportunities. We provide our consultants with two weeks of comprehensive training each semester and multiple case interview workshops throughout the year. We also hold private info sessions with professional consulting firms each year during recruiting season.
Our recruitment approach is modeled after the top global consulting firms. We look for applicants with a passion for the consulting experience. Our most competitive candidates exhibit leadership abilities, innovative intuition, problem solving capabilities, and a willingness to learn. Passion and drive, not prior experience, are the applicant characteristics that stand out most.
All University of Illinois students in their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year are welcome to apply. We consider applicants from all colleges and majors, as our projects reach across a variety of industries. We value the diverse perspectives and unique abilities that candidates of all backgrounds and experiences provide. No prior consulting experience is required to apply.
Each semester, ICG holds two info nights, typically occurring within the first three weeks of the semester. Information regarding the application process, decision timelines, and interview tips will be covered in each session. We offer two identical sessions in the hopes that all interested students will be able to attend on one of the two dates. Attendance of one of our info nights is optional but highly recommended.
Involvement fair: Monday 1/23 (Illni Union Ballroom)
Info Night: Wednesday 1/25 (SCD Classrooms 1000/1002 @8 PM)
Application Deadline: Sunday 1/29 | 11:59 PM
ICG will host 2 info nights at the beginning of the semester to discuss application process details, decision timelines, and interview tips. Attendance is optional but highly recommended.
Scheduled Info Nights
The first round in ICG’s application process requires applicants to upload a professional resume and includes a brief video recorded presentation. We are simply looking for students who can logically formulate and communicate a solution to the given problem.
Application Due
The second round in the application process consists of a single, 30 minute interview that focuses on the applicants past experiences. Applicants will be asked to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviors, skills, and abilities.
First Round Interviews
The third round in the application process includes a single, 30 minute interview that includes both a market sizing question and the development of an issue tree. There are online resources available to prepare for these questions and further resources will be provided during ICG’s info nights.
Second Round Interviews
ICG will be a part of UIUC's Involvement Fair and host an info night at the beginning of the spring semester to discuss application process details, decision timelines, and interview tips. Attendance is optional but highly recommended.
January 31 - February 1
The first round in ICG’s application process requires applicants to upload a professional resume and includes a brief video recorded presentation. We are simply looking for students who can logically formulate and communicate a solution to the given problem.
Due on Wednesday 02/07
The first interview round in the application process consists of a single, 30 minute interview that focuses on the applicants past experiences. Applicants will be asked to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviors, skills, and abilities.
February 12 - 14
The second round in the interview process includes a single, 30-minute interview that includes both a market sizing question and the development of an issue tree. There are online resources available to prepare for these questions and further resources will be provided during ICG’s info nights. The social round is meant for prospective members to speak with and learn from current ICG members in a casual environment.
February 19 - 20