Explore PCG
Read about our client work and team to understand whether the club fits your goals.
Recruitment
Join a team built for real client work.
PCG is for students who want to learn quickly, work closely with ambitious peers, and create useful strategy, product, marketing, and technical work for outside organizations.
Thank you for your interest in Piedmont Consulting Group. Fall 2026 recruitment has concluded, and applications and coffee chat sign-ups are now closed. Recruitment will resume in Spring 2027.
How recruitment works
A clearer path from interest to membership.
We look for curiosity, ownership, communication, and analytical thinking. Prior consulting experience is useful, but it is not required.
Apply
Submit the written application with your resume, transcript, and short responses that show how you think.
Interview
Selected applicants complete conversations and case-style exercises focused on structure, judgment, and communication.
Onboard
New members join training, project staffing, mentorship, and the social systems that make PCG work.
Applicant FAQs
What prospective members usually ask.
Who should apply?
Students from all majors and years are welcome. We value strong thinking, follow-through, and communication more than a specific academic background.
What is the expected time commitment?
Members should expect weekly project meetings, internal work sessions, professional development, and social programming. The exact workload depends on project stage and role.
How should I prepare for interviews?
Practice structuring ambiguous business problems, explaining assumptions out loud, and turning analysis into a clear recommendation. We care about how you think, not memorized frameworks.
Do I need consulting experience?
No. Many members join without consulting experience. Experience in research, design, engineering, marketing, writing, data, operations, or community work can all translate well.
What makes PCG different?
PCG combines client-facing consulting with technical execution and a social-impact focus. We take on a limited number of projects so teams can stay close to the actual work.
Recruitment guide
A practical guide for preparing with confidence.
Use this as a checklist before submitting your application or walking into interviews.
Full guide ยท Available next recruitment cycleResume & transcript
Use a clean one-page resume, proofread carefully, quantify impact where possible, and include an unofficial transcript from your student portal.
Written responses
Pick specific examples, explain your reasoning, and avoid generic business language. Strong responses show clear judgment and genuine interests.
Case preparation
Practice breaking down profitability, market entry, product, and operations problems. Think aloud, stay structured, and make recommendations from evidence.
Professional & social fit
Expect mentorship, feedback, training, project accountability, and team events. PCG works best for students who want both rigor and community.