A campus ambassador serves an important role in the recruiting process for firms. While different firms use different titles, this role is staffed with a full-time consultant for a 2-4 month rotation. Typically the consultant graduated from business school within the past 5 years, and is assigned to liaise with 2-4 schools. The campus ambassador is a primary resource for students to learn how to navigate the firm’s recruiting process, to get connected with practitioners in specific offices/ practice groups, and to have questions answered about a student’s unique application profile.
Given their value in helping to navigate the recruiting process, students should look to connect with campus ambassadors early on. Students also can expect to have many opportunities to connect, both in-person and virtually, as campus ambassadors:
- Attend firm information sessions
- Host multiple coffee chats
- Host ask-me-anything/ open houses
- Manage email inquiries
- and more! Past campus ambassadors at Yale SOM have hosted small group walks up East Rock or invited students to dog-walk while connecting.
This year, I anticipate four firms will name Yale SOM campus ambassadors: Bain, BCG, LEK, and McKinsey.
Not all firms use the campus ambassador model; some use an alumni network model, and others take different approaches based on hiring needs, size, and resources. In all cases, firms want to connect with Yale SOM students.
