Consulting internship via alum referral
ClearPath Strategies is a boutique research and consulting firm. Our team has served over 45 clients across tech, politics, business, and advocacy around the world. Our cross-domain expertise and market position give us the ability to connect how the world works today with what the world will become. Our mission is to promote game-changing leaders and progressive forces around the world who tirelessly strive to make life better for more people. We provide research-based strategic advice and campaign support to politicians, business leaders, and advocacy organizations around the world. We help good people do great things that impact people in a positive way, and we have fun doing it.
A recent grad reached out to CCI who is very interested in helping current students. Apply now in Handshake here.
Internship Tips from CCI’s Peer Career Advisor, Ivy Yang ’20 – APPLY EARLY!
Sometimes internship postings hire on a rolling basis but only post a final deadline date. If you have your eye on an internship that you know you want to apply to, don’t wait until the deadline.
If you have questions about the internship, networking with someone at the company can be a good way to find out how their hiring process works and can give you some more clarity. Unsure about how to network? Start by joining Midd2Midd and search by the company name to see if there are alumni there to connect with!
It’s a good idea to apply early for several reasons. First, once you submit your application, you don’t have to think about working on it anymore and can relax. It’s just a waiting game from then on and there’s not much you can do about it. Second, even if you are the perfect candidate, by waiting until the deadline, you may be hurting your chances of getting the internship because the position may have already been filled. Applying early means that if you are a good fit, the company will have spots available, and you may have a better chance of getting an interview and being hired. However, applying early does not mean rushing through your résumé and cover letter. It is still important to take your time to work on the application and make sure that it is the best it can possibly be.
Need help with your résumé and/or cover letter? Peer Career Advisors are here to help! go/PCAs for their Quick Question hours – OR – join us for our Résumé Review Week March 16-20 and enjoy snacks while you meet with a PCA!
Midd2Midd connects Middlebury students, alumni, and parents supporting mentoring, networking, and engagement within the Middlebury community around the world.
Midd2Midd is your place to make things happen.
Apply Now for CCI’s Summer Internship Funding!
CCI has $1000 and $3000 grants available for students with unpaid summer internships!
Funding Application Deadline: April 13.
Instructions, forms, and FAQs available at go/summerfunding.
Before applying for funding:
*Find and accept an internship between now and April 13.
*Must have your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor before submitting funding application. Visit Quick Questions for locations and times.** (Juniors studying abroad, contact Cheryl Whitney Lower.)
*Meet with a CCI advisor to discuss your plans. Appointments are required for First-Year Explore Grant applicants and strongly encouraged for all other applicants.
*Complete an application in Handshake and upload 4 required documents: essay, budget, funding agreement, and CCI-approved resume.
*Follow instructions in CCI’s Quick Guide to Summer Funding.
All funding applications will be reviewed after April 13. Grant notifications will be emailed on May 1.
Need help with your internship search?
There are still close to 3000 paid and unpaid internships on Handshake!
And there are plenty of other places to look. See CCI’s Top 10 Tips for Finding an Internship.
Visit Quick Questions, or make an appointment with a CCI advisor.
CCI can’t wait to hear about your summer plans!
**Added bonus! Complete your Handshake profile and get your resume approved between now and March 24 and you’ll be entered into a competition for a $500 flight voucher.
Vermont Business Strategy & Consulting PAID Summer Internship
For students interested in leading a business, non-profit, or other organization, or in management consulting as a career, this internship provides an in-depth hands-on experience working on key strategic management issues for a local enterprise.
Professor of the Practice Ami Biswas will be your mentor and facilitator during the summer. You will apply to 1 of the 3 choices of projects. Interns will participate in a short orientation in late April on campus and should expect to spend 30 hours per week from early June to late July on this internship, primarily working on their projects, but also including a weekly review session with the other interns.
Interns will receive guidance and mentoring from clients and an experienced management & strategy consultant. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000 and on campus housing is available.
Rising sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply.
Click HERE to apply for the role. Deadline is March 2, but apply soon!
Oliver Wyman Diversity Forum
Oliver Wyman is hosting a OW Diversity Forum events this spring, open to sophomore and junior students, to learn about life at OW, hear project examples, and to interview for a role with the firm. The forum also provides an opportunity to connect with OW employees from our various employee resource groups (ERGs). These groups include:
- EMPOWERED – Employees of Oliver Wyman Enabling Racial and Ethnic Diversity
- WOW – Women of Oliver Wyman
- GLOW – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans* (LGBT+) Colleagues and Allies
The forum is in New York City on Friday, April 24th. The application link is here and the deadline is Sunday, March 22nd.
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. There are many alumni who work at OW and this would be a great experience.
Are you looking for seed funding to work on a personal project this summer?
The Innovation Hub invites you to apply to MiddChallenge, a pitch competition that gives students (including graduating seniors) the opportunity to win up to $3,000 to work on their innovation ideas this summer.
A little briefing on how the competition works — students will choose to apply to one of four different competition categories: Business, Technology, Social Impact and Sustainability, and Arts. Students should submit their applications before March 19th. The top proposals in each category will be selected to pitch their idea for 10 minutes to a panel of judges, and two projects in each category will receive funding. Past winners have worked on their project either full time or alongside another summer internship. More info about the event, including the application form, can be found at go/middchallenge. Please reach out to mbenti@middlebury.edu with any questions.
CCI’s Summer Internship Funding Applications Now Open!
CCI has $1000 and $3000 grants available for students with unpaid summer internships!
Funding Application Deadline: April 13.
Instructions, forms, and FAQs available at go/summerfunding.
Before applying for funding:
*Find and accept an internship between now and April 13.
*Get your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor. Don’t wait; visit Quick Questions for resume approval.** (Juniors studying abroad, contact Cheryl Whitney Lower.)
*Meet with a CCI advisor to discuss your plans. Appointments are required for First-Year Explore applicants and strongly encouraged for all other applicants.
*Complete an application in Handshake and upload 4 required documents: essay, budget, funding agreement, and CCI-approved resume.
All funding applications will be reviewed after April 13. Grant notifications will be emailed on May 1.
Need help with your internship search?
There are over 3000 paid and unpaid internship on Handshake!
Also see CCI’s Top 10 Tips for Finding an Internship, visit
Quick Questions, or make an appointment with a CCI advisor.
CCI can’t wait to hear about your summer plans!
**Added bonus! Complete your Handshake profile and get your resume approved between now and March 24 and you’ll be entered into a competition for a $500 flight voucher.
Vermont Business Strategy & Consulting PAID Summer Internships Info Session
Join us Tuesday, February 18 at 7 pm in ADK Library to learn more about this opportunity. For students interested in leading a business, non-profit, or other organization, or in management consulting as a career, this internship provides an in-depth hands-on experience working on key strategic management issues for a local enterprise.
Professor of the Practice Ami Biswas will be your mentor and facilitator during the summer. You will apply to 1 of the 3 choices of projects. Interns will participate in a short orientation in late April on campus and should expect to spend 30 hours per week from early June to late July on this internship, primarily working on their projects, but also including a weekly review session with the other interns.
Interns will receive guidance and mentoring from clients and an experienced management & strategy consultant. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000 and on campus housing is available.
Rising sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply.
Click HERE to RSVP for the event.
Click HERE to apply for the role. Deadline is March 2, but apply soon!
Apply now to this Sales and Marketing Consulting firm with 4 Midd alums
Four alums are highly interested in you joining their team at Cadent. See Hayley Howard’s ’17 profile below. Howard is joined by Justin Ernsting ’19 and Alex Smith ’18. Cynthia Keating, another Midd alum, is a managing partner.
Cadent Consulting Group is a data-driven sales and marketing consulting firm that helps clients accelerate the pace of growth and profitability through the strategic implementation of insights gleaned from our advanced data analytics. We work with clients such as manufacturers, retailers, and service providers across various industries, but with a focus on consumer packaged goods.
We are seeking an exceptionally talented self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative edge that will fill the role of Business Analyst at our firm. The ideal candidate possesses an analytical background that enables them to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to develop strategic sales and marketing insights that drive recommendations for our clients.
Check out the full details of the job here on Handshake. Deadline is February 14.
Keep reading to learn about the experience of Hayley Howard ’17, Manager of Data Analytics:
“When I began my job search senior year, I knew I wanted to work at a company that would offer what I loved most about Middlebury: a close-knit community, the ability to learn something new every day, and exposure to a diverse array of projects that would challenge me in different ways. I have found all of this in Cadent. Every project offers the opportunity to learn about a new industry, work with different people, and fine tune skills such as data analysis, qualitative research, and public speaking. Working at a small company has meant that I was very quickly given a lot of responsibility, such as leading components of my projects and presenting to clients at major companies. I have also been able to leverage what I learned at Midd. As an economics major, it has been particularly rewarding to apply my knowledge of economic concepts when developing a pricing strategy, or build on my experience with econometrics when analyzing a dataset. Cadent offers the opportunity for a huge degree of professional development, making it a great place to work.”
Internship Highlight: Frances VanderMeer ’20, Financial Inclusion Intern at Coordination Nationale de la Finance Inclusive
Major: International Politics & Economics (with French)
Financial Inclusion Intern at Coordination Nationale de la Finance Inclusive in Antananarivo, Madagascar
”Working in a developing country is challenging, and to be successful you need to know what resources are available to you and how to take advantage of them. On the other hand, you need to know what resources aren’t available and how to find solutions without them. The “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude goes a long way and definitely is a valuable asset in a professional setting, particularly in developing countries. ”
Tell us about your internship. I lived in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, for 10 weeks during summer 2019 and worked with the National Coordination for Financial Inclusion (an office within the Ministry of Finance) to develop a basic insurance education program for the general public, all in French! Only 1% of the population in Madagascar is subscribed to some type of insurance or microinsurance (insurances designed for low-income families and businesses), despite the fact that there are many insurance products available here. What’s even more surprising is the fact that a lot of people have some type of insurance (offered through a cellular network, for instance), but don’t even know it! As you might have guessed by now, there is truly no insurance culture in Madagascar. We’re hoping that by implementing an education program, we can start to change that. Living and working in a developing country certainly had its challenges, but it also provided so many learning experiences. Whether I was riding to work in a taxi or doing research on insurance education programs across the world, I was constantly learning. Living in Madagascar helped me to understand another culture and exposed me to new ways of life as well as the daily challenges faced by many people.
How did you find your internship? I found it via Handshake, and it was also sent from a professor.
How did CCI help you find this opportunity? CCI helped me discover and fund this internship. I found it on handshake, and subsequently received CCI funding for the internship. It would not have been possible for me to go Madagascar without CCI funding!
What advice do you have for Middlebury students looking for an internship? When I asked people this question, I always got the same answer. Network, network, network. While this is important too, I don’t believe that finding an internship is contingent upon your networking abilities. That said, don’t overlook professors. They are often very well connected and could be your path to getting an internship. I think it’s also important to relax and be patient. Everything will work out one way or the other! It’s also important to have some idea of what you’re hoping to get out of your summer. Not only will you get asked this in interviews, but it will also help you identify relevant opportunities and find an internship that you’re really excited about.
What was the most rewarding aspect of your work? The most rewarding part of my internship was the high degree of self-direction that I developed over the ten weeks. While I struggled with this at the beginning, I believe that I was able to develop this skill by the end. I also really enjoyed knowing that the work that I was doing would have a direct impact on the lives of others.
What do you wish you knew before interning that you would like to share with other students? I wish I knew how to self-direct better and take advantage of resources. Working in a developing country is challenging, and to be successful you need to know what resources are available to you and how to take advantage of them. On the other hand, you need to know what resources aren’t available and how to find solutions without them. The “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude goes a long way and definitely is a valuable asset in a professional setting, particularly in developing countries.
Interested in getting help with summer internships? Come meet with one of the Peer Career Advisors (go/pcas) to learn more about how to search for internships, and how to apply for funding.
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