Hi there,I am due to graduate June 2013 with a French & Philosophy degree from the University of Nottingham.Have spent a year abroad in Paris so am practically fluent in French.I have been rejected from EY already, and am wondering if ANY graduate schemes will accept me with a non numeric degree, I am aiming for a 2.1. I really feel the emphasis on client interaction, the fast paced nature of the industry and solving problems in the business sphere would suit me, especially as there is so much room to network and move up the career ladder. I like that the work is project and internally based meaning a change of scene, and also that it involves working in a team. The deadlines are also an attraction as I like working under pressure and it plays to my strengths. I have A* eng GCSE and A maths GCSE, but have chosen humanities since then. I am very presentable and public speaking, pitches etc are my strong point- I feel if I was given the chance to get to interview stage I would have a strong chance of showing an employer why I am right for the job.Do I have any chance of securing a job after uni in Business Consultancy / Business management consultancy. I know there is a lot still to learn but I pick things up quickly and really feel it is the career for me. Hope someone can help me out and give me advice- should i be applying for internships to gain experience or can I be hired straight from uni? I am doing a marketing internship this summer before going back for final year as wanted to gain experience in SOMETHING but now have been steered towards consultancy.Rachel

grad entry to MC is already very competitive and getting more so. Without a relevant degree discipline you will find it harder to get in currently but not impossible. What are your A level grades and expected degree result?

Not sure I entirely agree. Doesn't really matter what subject your degree is in - within reason - as long as 2.1 from a decent university. For that matter there are plenty of people in Big 4 firms with degrees from not-so-decent universities, although the ladder appears to have been pulled up since.Given the current state of affairs it would probably help, all other things being equal, if you had a more obviously relevant degree.But if you have been rejected by EY, perhaps you are not strong enough (generally) in the current exceptionally competitive environment.Perhaps firms a notch down in perceived prestige would be worth a look.

Rachel,A 2:1 from Nottingham in French & Philosophy is certainly no barrier to entry for big 4 consulting. Yes, it might make you a more competitive package if you had a numerical degree, but if you have the right skillset for consultancy then that won't be a problem in itself, and your GCSE grades clearly show you are capable numerically- which is more essential than having a numerical degree.As for having been rejected by EY, that also is not necessarily an indicator that you are not right for consulting. This is probably your first stab at the interviewing process, so view it as a positive learning experience and go back for the others. You'll find many similarities between the recruiting processes at these big graduate recruiting firms.You are right that gaining experience in something is a positive move, and I would start to think carefully about what type of consulting you are interested in, and why, as opposed to consulting in general. If it is marketing consulting you are interested in, then a marketing internship could give you that edge.Focus on your strengths- language skills and time spent abroad are impressive. Exploit your experiences in Paris in the competency interviews.Finally, have a browse through Linkedin and look at people who have had similar experiences and education to you; this should give you a broad idea of what's realistic at this stage of your career. I personally know a Nottingham history graduate at Deloitte, so don't be too disheartened!