The next step is to contact these firms directly. From the College of Arts and Letters to the College of Business Administration, The Boston Consulting Group has consistently been impressed by the level of accomplishment of Notre Dame students in the areas of academics and leadership. Throughout our case interviews process, we find that Notre Dame students are able to comprehend and interpret complex business problems and offer insightful, meaningful solutions. Our experience with the candidates continues to be rewarding, and we look forward to being involved in on-campus recruiting at Notre Dame for years to come. Although you alone must take personal responsibility for initiating and conducting the mail campaign, a number of sources can assist you.
Libraries are invaluable resources.
Hesburgh Library has vast collections of industrial reference books, periodical references, employment directories, and annual reports on a large number of corporations. Through library research, you can gain a historical perspective on an entire industry or a particular company. The more information you gather before writing a specific firm, the more targeted your letter can be toward that organization. As was previously mentioned, one of the largest tasks in developing an effective mail campaign is to identify the companies where your resume will be sent. Libraries can act as an effective starting point.