Common Questions

812 is a member-driven consulting community built around real client work, mentorship, and camaraderie. Members bring different interests and strengths, have a meaningful voice in the organization, and contribute to both the professional and social experience of the club.

No. Consulting skills are useful across many paths. 812 is focused on growth, mentorship, and practical experience wherever your career leads. Members pursuing consulting also benefit from developing expertise across different industries and bringing distinct interests and perspectives to their work.

Members work on client-facing projects that can include research, analysis, strategy, operations, marketing, and recommendations.

No. 812 Consulting is built for learning and development. We care about curiosity, commitment, camaraderie, and how you work with others.

No. Coffee chats are not required, but they are highly encouraged. They are an opportunity to meet members, learn more about 812, and ask questions before submitting your application.

Think about why you want to join, what kinds of problems interest you, how you work on teams, and examples of times you showed curiosity or leadership.

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Members work in student-led teams with support from experienced club leaders. Each team works with its client to define the question, conduct research and analysis, develop recommendations, and present clear deliverables the organization can use.

812 Consulting is application-based and accepts new members each semester based on available client project spots and team needs.

No single major is required. Strong project teams benefit from different academic interests, backgrounds, and ways of thinking.

Members practice problem structuring, research, communication, slide design, teamwork, feedback, and client presentation skills.