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Recruitment for Spring 2024 is active now.

Recruitment Events Schedule

Sign up for email updates about upcoming events and make sure to get the latest information by filling out our email interest form. Check out our Linktree for more details.

1. SAC Fair: Jan 22nd @ 11am-2pm
> Come meet us on Penn Clubs or at our booth in Houston Hall

2. Coffee Chats: Jan 26-28th, various timeslots
> Hop on a casual + fun 10-15 minute call with members of CFA including various Associate Consultants, Consultants, PMs, and Board Members.
> register: here

3. Info Session #1: Tuesday, Jan 24th @ 6-7PM (NCHW Multipurpose Room)
> Learn more about CFA at our info session. Along with going over what CFA is and what we do, we will also be discussing our recruitment process.
> register: here

2. Consulting 101 Workshop: Thursday, Jan 26th @ 7-8PM (Zoom, sign up for the link)
> Hop on a casual + fun 10-15 minute call with members of CFA including various Associate Consultants, Consultants, PMs, and Board Members.
> register: here

5. Info Session #2: Monday Jan 30th @ 7-8PM (JMHH Room F60)
> The same content as Info Session #2 but another time/location option.
> register: here

6. Application Form Due: February 1st 11:59PM
> apply: here

Associate Consultant (AC) Role Description

Our team is made up of a diverse group of undergraduate students who hail from all majors, years, and regions of the world. All of our consultants and workshop leaders are chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to having an impact on the community through their work as leaders in their respective fields. We encourage students from all schools, regardless of past consulting or teaching experience, to join and learn from each other in a collaborative team environment. We reward dedication and outstanding performance with leadership positions including those on the Executive Board.

What Do We Do?

At the beginning of each semester we recruit new consultants to join our team of returning members. Interested applicants are expected to submit an online application and participate in an individual interview with our Project Managers.

Because we do not require previous consulting experience, throughout the semester you will receive valuable training in the areas of consulting, client interaction, and intercultural relationships. Our training sessions are led by a wide range of experienced professionals, including Penn professors, student peers, and student organizations.

Our consultants typically spend 1-3 hours a week working with their team, subcommittee, and individually on tasks related to their engagement project. We expect our consultants to display a high level of commitment and flexibility in order to generate excellent results for our clients.

We provide our consultants a real-world experience that truly impacts individual lives and the greater West Philadelphia community. At the end of the client engagement, our consultants have a better understanding of the issues faced by small business owners in Philadelphia and feel empowered to use their professional skills for good.

Training Process

All Associate Consultants will undergo a rigorous training process. This Consultancy series will include workshops on networking, marketing, finance, accounting, and programming. We believe that all of these skills are essential to succeeding in today’s business landscape, including the demanding consulting roles that many of our alumni have chosen to pursue.

Professional Events

Speaker panels and professional events will be available for Associate Consultants. Each AC will also be assigned to a mentor who will support them through the training process and beyond. These mentors are CFA members who have been part of the club for 2 semesters or hold a leadership position on the Executive Board.