From College to Consulting with Rishi Shah Sun, 03 May 2026 13:47:33 -0500 https://fromcollegetoconsultingwithrishishah.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 From College to Consulting with Rishi Shah yes bca998c0-84a4-5e55-8f58-16e7c1a2d6cf shahrishi25@gmail.com Rishi Shah episodic false Hi there! My name is Rishi Shah and I'm a Spring '22 Purdue graduate, with a B.S. in Finance. Since freshman year of college, my goal was to go into consulting for my first full-time job. After 3 years of hard work, I was happy to break into the industry during the Fall 2021 term of my senior year. However, I realize that there are other college students/grads out there, trying to break into this industry as well. Hence, I created this podcast to aid them in their journey towards landing a consulting offer, whether it is an internship or a full-time role. New episodes will be posted regularly, so please do check when you can. This podcast will have episodes that cover tips & tricks that I used as a prospect, interviews with my colleagues in consulting, and what I am learning in my consulting career. Enjoy the content and please don't hesistate to let me know on certain consulting topics you would like me to speak on.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rishi Shah shahrishi25@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0n6irpm35pcg9vm6nift9r61xp24?.jpg From College to Consulting with Rishi Shah Episode 14: Interview with Isiah Galve from Accenture Episode 14: Interview with Isiah Galve from Accenture In this episode, I interview Isiah Galve from Accenture. Isiah is a former co-worker and current friend of mine. We talk about his journey in procurement consulting, what the industry is looking like, and how young people can get into this space.

]]> In this episode, I interview Isiah Galve from Accenture. Isiah is a former co-worker and current friend of mine. We talk about his journey in procurement consulting, what the industry is looking like, and how young people can get into this space.

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-15450088 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0500 3109 3 14 full false Episode 13: Interview with Matt Schober from Schober Consulting Episode 13: Interview with Matt Schober from Schober Consulting In this episode, I speak with Matt Schober, President of Schober Consulting in the Greater Minneapolis area, on how students/early grads from non-technical backgrounds can break into tech/IT-focused consulting roles.

]]> In this episode, I speak with Matt Schober, President of Schober Consulting in the Greater Minneapolis area, on how students/early grads from non-technical backgrounds can break into tech/IT-focused consulting roles.

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-13194140 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2171 3 13 full false Episode 12: Interview with Abby Lawler from Purdue University Episode 12: Interview with Abby Lawler from Purdue University In this episode, we interview my old colleague from PurdueTHINK Consulting and Purdue University, Abby Lawler, who is an incoming M&A intern at West Monroe this summer. More specifically, we talk about the following:

  1. Her major and coursework
  2. Her leadership roles in her extracurricular activies
  3. Her past internship experiences
]]> In this episode, we interview my old colleague from PurdueTHINK Consulting and Purdue University, Abby Lawler, who is an incoming M&A intern at West Monroe this summer. More specifically, we talk about the following:

  1. Her major and coursework
  2. Her leadership roles in her extracurricular activies
  3. Her past internship experiences
]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-12420256 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2183 3 12 full false Episode 11: Interview with Steve Sistrunk from Slalom Consulting Episode 11: Interview with Steve Sistrunk from Slalom Consulting In this episode, we speak with Steve Sistrunk from Slalom Consulting on his career, emphasizing the following topics:

  1. His academic background (BS in Accounting from Purdue; MBA from ISU)
  2. His industry background (State Farm Insurance, Verizon)
  3. His rescent experiences at Slalom Consulting
]]> In this episode, we speak with Steve Sistrunk from Slalom Consulting on his career, emphasizing the following topics:

  1. His academic background (BS in Accounting from Purdue; MBA from ISU)
  2. His industry background (State Farm Insurance, Verizon)
  3. His rescent experiences at Slalom Consulting
]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-12420231 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0600 3024 3 11 full false Episode 10: Why I Switched Consulting Firms? Episode 10: Why I Switched Consulting Firms? In this episode, I will discuss why I left my old consulting firm to join a new, smaller consultancy.

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]]> In this episode, I will discuss why I left my old consulting firm to join a new, smaller consultancy.

Please fill out this survey for episode feedback and future topics!

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-12106048 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600 338 3 2 full false Episode 9: What, Why, and What to Do when Benched? Episode 9: What, Why, and What to Do when Benched? In this first episode of Season 3, we talk about about the Bench in consulting. More specifically, we talk about the following 3 topics:

  1. What is the Bench in Consulting?
  2. Why you're benched?
  3. What to do when benched?


Please fill out this survey link for feedback on this episode. Thank you!

]]> In this first episode of Season 3, we talk about about the Bench in consulting. More specifically, we talk about the following 3 topics:

  1. What is the Bench in Consulting?
  2. Why you're benched?
  3. What to do when benched?


Please fill out this survey link for feedback on this episode. Thank you!

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-11462560 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500 325 3 1 full false Episode 8: Interview with Zach Schmid from West Monroe Episode 8: Interview with Zach Schmid from West Monroe In this episode, we are speaking Zach Schmid, a Senior Consultant from West Monroe in the firm's Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice.  During our conversation, we talk about the following:

  1. His career from Purdue to Deloitte to West Monroe
  2. What consulting work in the M&A space looks like
  3. His own tips and tricks  for people who want to work in consulting
]]> In this episode, we are speaking Zach Schmid, a Senior Consultant from West Monroe in the firm's Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice.  During our conversation, we talk about the following:

  1. His career from Purdue to Deloitte to West Monroe
  2. What consulting work in the M&A space looks like
  3. His own tips and tricks  for people who want to work in consulting
]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-11150338 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3792 2 8 full false Episode 7: Interview with Zoe Jordan from Accenture Episode 7: Interview with Zoe Jordan from Accenture In this unscripted and extended episode, we are joined in coversation by Zoe Jordan, who is a Senior Analyst at Accenture. We discuss a wide varitey of topics, from her career's start at Accenture and her heavy use of technical skills to the firm's overall culture and some of her project experiences.

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]]> In this unscripted and extended episode, we are joined in coversation by Zoe Jordan, who is a Senior Analyst at Accenture. We discuss a wide varitey of topics, from her career's start at Accenture and her heavy use of technical skills to the firm's overall culture and some of her project experiences.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10932586 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2728 full false Episode 6: Interview with Trystan Manning from Deloitte Episode 6: Interview with Trystan Manning from Deloitte In this first episode of Season 2, the podcast's new interview series, I interview Trystan Manning. He is a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte and we talk primarily talk about his Deloitte experiences, the firm's culture and structure, and his personal insights into consulting.

]]> In this first episode of Season 2, the podcast's new interview series, I interview Trystan Manning. He is a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte and we talk primarily talk about his Deloitte experiences, the firm's culture and structure, and his personal insights into consulting.

]]> Buzzsprout-10729757 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0500 2068 2 1 full false Episode 5: Rejection in Consulting and How to Deal with It Episode 5: Rejection in Consulting and How to Deal with It In this episode, I talked about rejection in consulting and how briefly deal with it in the following 3 ways:

1) Keeping in touch with the recruiters

2) Picking an alternative role/industry that allows you to develop your consulting skills

3) Staying positive

]]> In this episode, I talked about rejection in consulting and how briefly deal with it in the following 3 ways:

1) Keeping in touch with the recruiters

2) Picking an alternative role/industry that allows you to develop your consulting skills

3) Staying positive

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-10628043 Mon, 16 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 249 full false Episode 4: Big vs Small Firms - What is the Best Fit for You? Episode 4: Big vs Small Firms - What is the Best Fit for You? This is episode, I talk about the pros and cons about working at a big firm vs a small firm. 

]]> This is episode, I talk about the pros and cons about working at a big firm vs a small firm. 

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-10587022 Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 234 full false Episode 3: What is the Case Interview and the Best Way to Prepare for it? Episode 3: What is the Case Interview and the Best Way to Prepare for it? In this episode, I briefly talk about what the case interview is and the best way I think any consulting prospect should prepare for it:

1) Read Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng

2) Do practice cases as well as use other free matierials

3) Do 15-20 live cases with a colleague in consulting before your actual case.

]]> In this episode, I briefly talk about what the case interview is and the best way I think any consulting prospect should prepare for it:

1) Read Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng

2) Do practice cases as well as use other free matierials

3) Do 15-20 live cases with a colleague in consulting before your actual case.

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-10496795 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 216 1 3 full false Episode 2: Five Academic Myths About Consulting that Every College Student Should Know Episode 2: Five Academic Myths About Consulting that Every College Student Should Know In this episode, I talk about five academic myths that every college student attempting to break into the industry should know. They are the following:

1. You need a cumulative 3.5 GPA (or higher) to get a role in consulting.

2. You need to have super demanding leadership roles to get noticed by firms

3. You can't put classes or coursework on your resume when applying to firms

4. You need to intern at multiple brand name companies to get noticed by firms

5. You need to have multiple majors and minors to get noticed by firms

]]> In this episode, I talk about five academic myths that every college student attempting to break into the industry should know. They are the following:

1. You need a cumulative 3.5 GPA (or higher) to get a role in consulting.

2. You need to have super demanding leadership roles to get noticed by firms

3. You can't put classes or coursework on your resume when applying to firms

4. You need to intern at multiple brand name companies to get noticed by firms

5. You need to have multiple majors and minors to get noticed by firms

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-10453800 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 330 1 3 full false Episode 1: What is Consulting and its Most Common Sectors for College Students? Episode 1: What is Consulting and its Most Common Sectors for College Students? In this episode, I briefly talk about the defintion of consulting as well the following most common sectors of consulting that students start their careers in: Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting, & Accounting, Finance and Tech Consulting.

]]> In this episode, I briefly talk about the defintion of consulting as well the following most common sectors of consulting that students start their careers in: Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting, & Accounting, Finance and Tech Consulting.

]]> Rishi Shah Buzzsprout-10415303 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 223 1 2 full false Podcast Intro Podcast Intro In this first episode, I talk about what is the purpose of this podcast and the type of consulting advice you can expect by listening in.  I hope you find this podcast useful in your journey towards transitioning into consulting from college and look forward to serving you!

]]> In this first episode, I talk about what is the purpose of this podcast and the type of consulting advice you can expect by listening in.  I hope you find this podcast useful in your journey towards transitioning into consulting from college and look forward to serving you!

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