University of Notre Dame 2026 Case Book - Consulting Connect Case Book

Sep 13, 2026

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University of Notre Dame 2026 Case Book for the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development provides practical guidance for Notre Dame students preparing for the consulting recruiting process. It introduces the consulting interview journey from networking and timeline planning to behavioral and case interview fundamentals, then extends into industry overviews and practice cases. The foreword frames the resource as a mentorship-driven effort, designed to help readers develop interview readiness, confidence, and actionable techniques for reaching career goals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages340

Reading Time1 h 59 min

AccessFree to download

Overview of Firms

List of Consulting Firms

MBB: “The Big 3”

The Big 4

Recruiting Timeline

Networking Overview

Behavioral Interview Overview

Case Interview Overview

Industry Overviews

Practice Cases

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University of Notre Dame 2026 Case Book Meruelo Family Center for Career Development | Consulting Connect
| | Foreword & Acknowledgements
We hope this book helps more Notre Dame students reach their career goals by offering practical insight into the consulting interview process—from networking to behavioral interviews to casing and beyond. Our own journeys have been shaped by the support and guidance of those who came before us, who so generously shared their time and wisdom. In turn, we dedicate this book to our mentors, with the hope of paying it forward and passing along what we have learned so that others may benefit as we have.
This resource would not have been possible without the time, effort, and dedication of the following contributors to the Notre Dame Consulting Connect Case Book: | | | --- | --- | | • Mike Schultz (Consulting Connect Faculty Advisor)
• Mary Claire Anderson (Consulting Connect Co-President)
• Bridget Baker (Consulting Connect Co-President)
• Alejandra Villarreal (Consulting Connect Co-President)
• Martin Castellanos
• Summer Cullen | • Marcelo Guzman
• Peter Nicklow
• Simon Pels
• Mary Williams
• Ana Lucia Zablah
• Jacob Zybura | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Table of Contents
| 01 | Overview of Firms | Slide 4 | 2 | | | 02 | Recruiting Timeline | Slide 11 | | | | 03 | Networking Overview | Slide 13 | | | | 04 | Behavioral Interview Overview | Slide 17 | | | | 05 | Case Interview Overview | Slide 25 | | | | 06 | Industry Overviews | Slide 39 | | | | 07 | Practice Cases | Slide 53 | | | | | | | | Overview of Firms List of Consulting Firms This is not an exhaustive list, but rather an overview of the diverse range of consulting firms in the industry. You may click on any link to learn more about a company, with several firms highlighted in the following slides. • 84.51 • AArete • Accenture • Activate • Alvarez & Marsal • Armitage Advisors • Bain & Company • Beghou Consulting • Booz Allen Hamilton • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) • Capgemini • Charles River Associates • Chartis • CIL Management Consultants • Clearsulting • ClearView • KPMG • Cornerstone Research • L.E.K. Consulting • Crowe LLP • McKinsey & Company • Deloitte Consulting • Mercer • DPO&Co • OC&C Strategy Consultants • enFocus • Oliver Wyman • EY / Parthenon Group • Pariveda • FTI Consulting • Protiviti • GEP • PwC / Strategy& • Guidehouse • Roland Berger • HealthScape Advisors • RSM • Huron Consulting Group • SAP • Impact Advisors • Stax LLC • Insight2Profit • West Monroe • Kaufman Hall– A Vizient Company • Wood Mackenzie • Kearney • ZS Associates MBB: “The Big 3” The “MBB” firms are considered the top tier of global management consulting. They advise leading organizations worldwide on strategy, operations, and transformation, shaping major decisions across industries. • Largest of the MBB firms with the broadest global footprint; advises leading corporations, governments, and institutions • Generalist staffing model with national and global project placement • Culture emphasizes structured problemsolving, rigorous analysis, and open intellectual debate • Particularly strong in public sector, healthcare, operations, and large-scale transformations • Interviewer-led case interviews with a signature Personal Experience Interview • Known for a close-knit, office-centric culture and strong emphasis on mentorship and cultural fit • Leader in Private Equity consulting, spanning due diligence, value creation, and portfolio operations • Generalist model with regional staffing centered around the home office • Strong focus on results-oriented work and client implementation rather than strategy alone • Interviewee-led case interviews with heavy emphasis on communication and teamwork • One of the MBB firms wi

FAQs

What is the purpose of the University of Notre Dame 2026 Consulting Connect Case Book?

It helps Notre Dame students reach career goals by providing practical insight into the consulting interview process, from networking and behavioral interviews to casing and related preparation steps.

What main interview topics are covered in the case book?

The book covers an overview of firms, a recruiting timeline, networking, behavioral interview basics, case interview basics, and industry overviews, followed by practice cases.

How does the case book describe its approach to firms like MBB and the Big Four?

It provides an overview of consulting firm types and highlights differences in models and interview styles, including MBB’s top-tier global management consulting role and the Big Four’s professional services scope.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob