Internship guides
How to get a consulting & strategy internship
How consulting & strategy internships are actually won: the skills employers screen for, how to stand out without experience, what the interviews test, and live data on who is hiring right now.
The consulting & strategy internship market right now
Intern Insider is currently tracking 256 open consulting & strategy internships, 135 added this week. 98% of postings that disclose pay are paid, and 9% offer remote work. Employers hiring now include PwC, RSM US LLP, Plante Moran, KPMG Canada, Fischer Homes.
Skills employers screen for
- Structured problem decomposition
- Mental math and estimation
- Slide and memo writing
- Excel modeling basics
- Synthesis: the answer first, then the support
How to stand out without experience
- Run case practice with a partner weekly; solo prep plateaus fast
- Lead something measurable in a club or venture and quantify the outcome
- Read one industry deeply so you can bring a real point of view to fit interviews
What the interviews test
The case interview is the gate: market sizing, profitability, and structure under time pressure. Practice out loud, lead with a framework, and always end with a recommendation and its risks.
When to apply: the summer 2027 cycle
Big programs open applications around August-November 2026; healthcare, media, and startups keep posting into spring 2027. Roles start May-June 2027. Applying inside the first days of a posting matters more than a perfect resume submitted late, so check the freshest roles first.
