Education and Careers
Thinking About Careers
*NEW ARTICLE* – Consulting Case Interviews Guide
While the following articles are focused on competitive roles in banking and consulting, they can be applied to any student thinking about their careers.
The author of these articles has had various startup and alternative investment internships (PE & VC); they have completed spring weeks, summer internships, and received graduate job offers from Bulge Bracket and Elite Boutique banks, MBB and Tier 2 consulting firms, and Big 4 firms.
Click on the links to read the articles:
The St Andrews Misconception That Good Grades Are Enough
How to Figure Out What You Want to Do With Your Life
Why IB or Consulting are Great Starter Careers for All Degrees
Startups vs Standard Grad Schemes
What are the Different Types of Business Internships
What are the Different Types of Firms – Investment Banking
What are the Different Types of Firms – Consulting
Where to Start/ Resources and Groups to Help You
Breaking into VC as a British Undergrad
Application Advice
The Ultimate Guide to Cover Letters
Consulting Case Interviews Guide
List of Firms Open for Graduate Schemes
List of Firms with Spring/ Summer/ Graduate Opportunities (note – this was not compiled by us)
For more professional support contact the University of St Andrews Career Centre.