UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
The panel event offered students a unique chance to dive deep into the consulting industry. Featuring professionals from diverse backgrounds, the panel highlighted that there is no one-size-fits-all path to a career in consulting. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in insightful discussions, followed by a networking session that fostered meaningful connections. This event exemplified UOCA's dedication to providing enriching experiences for students pursuing careers in consulting.
Consulting Paths Panel
Landing Your First Role
UOCA's "Landing Your First Role" (LYFR) event brought together students and industry professionals for a series of high-quality workshops and networking opportunities. With the support of partner firms, attendees participated in workshops on Resume Design (Deloitte), Case Interviews (Accenture), and Strategic Networking (BDO). The event also featured a productive networking session, connecting firm representatives with students. This event marked the beginning of a student-led collaboration between UOCA and the Telfer Career Centre, and celebrated UOCA's first-ever funding from the University of Ottawa.
Bridge to Success
In collaboration with the Telfer Business Technology Association and the Telfer Finance Society, UOCA hosted a multifaceted workshop event. Each club led a 1-hour workshop tailored to their specific fields. UOCA's session focused on consulting case interviews, allowing participants to explore job interview scenarios unique to consulting roles and engage in a brief case-cracking exercise. The event continued with mock interviews, ample networking opportunities, and concluded with a three-course dinner.
uOttawa Consulting Case Crack
The uOttawa Consulting Case Crack (UOCCC), a collaboration between the University of Ottawa Consulting Association and ACE uOttawa, marked a significant milestone as the first joint initiative. The goal was to connect students, faculty, and top consulting firms. The 7-day program featured team-building activities, engaging workshops such as 'Effective Presentation through Storytelling' hosted by IBM, and problem-solving sessions with feedback from EY and BDO. This event provided a unique platform for participants to hone their skills and network with industry professionals.
Office Visits
Our office visits offer students exclusive opportunities to gain insights into the consulting industry by experiencing the work environment firsthand. The EY Office Tour allowed participants to explore the office, meet consultants, and make valuable connections. During the BDO Office Tour, students toured the office, participated in an ESG Case-Crack Workshop, and engaged with consultants, creating potential networking opportunities. These visits exemplify our commitment to providing practical experiences and fostering connections between students and industry professionals.
Breaking Into Consulting
Breaking Into Consulting event is UOCA’s flagship event, which provides the pivotal platform for aspiring consultants to network and gain industry knowledge from professionals and alumni working in consulting roles, including ones at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, BDO, Accenture, IBM, Nīewe Consulting, and CMC Canada.