Strategy Consulting Intern
Wall Street Oasis · United States
- Hybrid
- Internship
- United States
Job highlights
- Research market trends and strategic decisions.
- Develop consulting-style thinking skills.
- Gain experience for consulting careers.
- Ideal for undergraduate students.
- Flexible remote internship opportunity.
About the role
Strategy Consulting Research Intern
About Us
Wall Street Oasis is the largest online community focused on careers in finance and consulting, with over 1 million registered members and 20 million annual visits each year. We help students and early-career professionals build practical skills, signal-ready experience, and clarity around competitive career paths.
About the Internship
Are you interested in how consulting firms analyze business problems, evaluate markets, and develop strategic recommendations? The Strategy Consulting Research Internship is designed to help students build consulting-style thinking skills through structured research, analysis, and written outputs. This role emphasizes problem structuring, business intuition, and clear communication—the same fundamentals used in consulting and strategy roles. This internship is especially well-suited for students looking to strengthen and brand their resume for strategy consulting roles, gain exposure, and better prepare for competitive recruiting processes.
What You’ll Do
- Research basic market trends on strategy and consulting.
- Summarize research into clear, concise insights similar to those used in consulting and strategy teams.
- Research how companies make strategic decisions across different industries using consulting frameworks.
- Build a foundation in strategic thinking and business analysis.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for:
- Undergraduate students
- Students exploring management consulting, corporate strategy, or business research roles
- Analytical thinkers who enjoy research
No prior consulting experience is required.
What You’ll Gain
- Consulting-style research experience you can confidently list on your resume.
- Gain deep exposure to the key topics, frameworks, and business concepts most relevant to Tier-1 consulting firms and internal corporate strategy teams.
- Written work samples demonstrating analytical thinking.
- Improved readiness for consulting and strategy interviews.
- Remote flexibility.
Additional Details
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 6–8 weeks, part-time (flexible with academic/athletic schedules)
- Compensation: Unpaid, includes certificate of completion & referral letter
Key skills/competency
- Strategy Consulting
- Market Research
- Business Analysis
- Consulting Frameworks
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Structuring
- Written Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Resume Building
- Interview Preparation
Skills & topics
- strategy consulting
- research intern
- business analysis
- market trends
- consulting frameworks
- analytical skills
- written communication
- resume building
- internship
- finance careers
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight analytical skills and research experience relevant to strategy consulting.
- Showcase your interest: Emphasize your passion for business strategy and consulting frameworks.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice structuring business problems and communicating insights clearly.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking: Be ready to discuss your research process and findings.
- Highlight resume branding: Clearly articulate how this internship enhances your career goals.
Technical preparation
Practice business case frameworks.,Research market trend analysis methods.,Develop concise insight summarization.,Learn consulting problem-solving approaches.
Behavioral questions
Describe your research process.,How do you structure problems?,Communicate complex ideas clearly.,Why are you interested in consulting?
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Strategy Consulting Research Intern position paid?
- No, the Strategy Consulting Research Intern position is unpaid. However, it includes a certificate of completion and a referral letter, which can be valuable for your resume and future career opportunities.
- What kind of experience do I need for the Strategy Consulting Research Intern role?
- No prior consulting experience is required for the Strategy Consulting Research Intern position. The internship is designed to help students build consulting-style thinking skills. Analytical thinkers who enjoy research are encouraged to apply.
- How long is the Strategy Consulting Research Internship?
- The Strategy Consulting Research Internship lasts for 6-8 weeks. It is offered on a part-time basis, allowing for flexibility with academic or athletic schedules.
- What will I learn as a Strategy Consulting Research Intern at Wall Street Oasis?
- As a Strategy Consulting Research Intern, you will gain consulting-style research experience, deep exposure to key consulting frameworks and business concepts, develop written work samples demonstrating analytical thinking, and improve your readiness for consulting and strategy interviews.
- Can I apply for the Strategy Consulting Research Intern role if I am not an undergraduate student?
- The Strategy Consulting Research Intern position is ideal for undergraduate students exploring management consulting, corporate strategy, or business research roles. While no prior experience is required, the program is specifically structured for students seeking to build their resumes for these career paths.
- What kind of work samples can I expect to produce as a Strategy Consulting Research Intern?
- As a Strategy Consulting Research Intern, you will produce written work samples that demonstrate your analytical thinking and research capabilities. These samples will summarize research into clear, concise insights, similar to those used in consulting and strategy teams.
- How does the Wall Street Oasis internship prepare me for consulting interviews?
- This internship prepares you for consulting interviews by helping you build consulting-style thinking skills, including problem structuring, business intuition, and clear communication. You will gain exposure to relevant frameworks and concepts, and develop research and analytical abilities valued in consulting roles.