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How does the Consulting Competition work?

1. The first 35 students to register will be able to participate. 
   
2. Students will then be placed on one of 5 teams with students from other universities.
   
3. PDRI will present teams with an RFP that outlines a real organizational challenge.
   
4. Teams will work together to develop a proposal and presentation.
   
5. PDRI representatives and expert I-Os will judge presentations and rate proposals.
   
6. One team will win the challenge and be awarded with $2,000.
   

How do I sign up?

1. Download the brochure with all details and instructions 
2. Register online
3. Submit (via email) your resume/CV and personal statement 

Why should you participate?

• EXPERIENCE A REALISTIC JOB PREVIEW: PTCMW & PDRI will present a real challenge local organizations are currently facing in a realistic RFP (request for proposal) format. Students will present as if they were external consultants bidding on a consulting project. Solutions will be judged by expert practitioners based on theory, technical merit, and innovation.
  
• EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK: Students currently enrolled in local I-O and related programs will be assigned to a group made up of students with varying levels of expertise, knowledge, and from different programs.
  
• DEVELOP CONSULTING SKILLS: Teams will be responsible for building an effective team, developing products, and presenting results.
  
• BUILD COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Each team will present to an independent panel of expert I-O judges and receive invaluable feedback.
  
• WIN PRIZES: The winning team will receive $2,000. The first place team along with the runner-up will also receive free 2016 PTC student membership and free admission to PTCMW’s 2016 Talent Connection & Networking Event in November, where they will be recognized in front of 200 local I-O academics and practitioners.