Get Industry-Focused Career Guidance at NextGen

At NextGen Advising, we guide clients through the nuances of each industry. We understand the recruiting timelines, culture, expectations, and career trajectories so that we can best guide you to achieve your dream roles. Through our premium, white-glove service, we help students and early-career professionals secure internships and jobs, while building the lifelong skills required for career success.

Investment banking and financial services have some of the most competitive and structured recruiting processes. Gaining internships and entry-level roles such as Investment Banking Analyst, Asset Management Analyst, Private Equity Analyst, and Wealth Management Associate require early preparation, polished technical skills, and exceptional communication.

Specialized requirements include financial modeling, accounting and valuation knowledge, Excel proficiency, market awareness, and strong communication under pressure. Our coaching supports students through accelerated recruiting timelines, technical interview preparation, networking strategy, and positioning for both bulge-bracket and boutique firms.

Management consulting attracts high-performing students seeking fast-paced, problem-solving careers across strategy, operations, and transformation. McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and many other top consulting firms evaluate candidates through rigorous case interviews and behavioral evaluations.

Specialized requirements include analytical reasoning, business acumen, superior communication skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information quickly. Our coaching focuses on case interview mastery, storytelling, resume positioning, and navigating consulting recruiting timelines at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

AI and high-tech careers span software, data, product, operations, and go-to-market roles across companies ranging from early-stage startups to global technology leaders. Common early-career roles include Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Associate Product Manager, Marketing Specialist, Sales and Business Development Associate among others.

Specialized requirements vary by role but often include technical fluency, systems thinking, adaptability, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Our coaching helps students translate academic and project experience into job market-ready narratives, prepare for technical and behavioral interviews, and understand how AI is reshaping career paths across industries.

Biotech careers blend science, business, and innovation, offering opportunities in research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, operations, and commercial strategy. Early-career roles include Research Associate, Clinical Operations Associate, Regulatory Affairs Associate, Marketing Specialist, and Sales and Business Development Associate among others.

Specialized requirements often include scientific knowledge, data interpretation, regulatory awareness, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Our coaching supports students in positioning STEM backgrounds for both technical and non-technical biotech roles, navigating industry-specific hiring cycles, and articulating long-term career pathways within pharma and biotech ecosystems.

Entertainment, sports, and media industries are relationship-driven, highly competitive, and often opaque in their recruiting processes. Roles may span talent management, production, marketing, finance, business development, and analytics.

Specialized requirements include networking and relationship building skills, storytelling, brand awareness, and developing experience through internships and project-based work. Our coaching helps students break into these industries by crafting compelling personal narratives, identifying entry points, and developing strategies for companies where formal recruiting may be limited.

Fashion, beauty, and retail careers combine creativity with business execution across merchandising, marketing, buying, planning, operations, and supply chain. Entry-level roles include Assistant Buyer, Merchandising Analyst, Marketing Specialist, Retail Strategy Analyst, and Ecommerce Coordinator among others.

Specialized requirements might include brand and trend awareness, consumer research and insights, social media expertise, planning and analytical skills. Our coaching helps students align creative interests with commercial roles, develop appropriate experience and skills, and position themselves for highly competitive job opportunities in a fast-moving consumer environment.

Careers in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions attract mission-driven candidates seeking impact-oriented work. Entry-level roles include Program Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Research Assistant, Development Associate, Teachers and Education Program Manager among others.

Specialized requirements include writing and communication skills, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and a strong alignment with organizational missions. Our coaching supports students in navigating fragmented hiring processes, translating academic experience into professional impact, and developing exceptional communication skills to obtain your target roles.

NextGen Advising’s methodology centers on providing personalized, white-glove service for clients seeking internships, full-time jobs, career change, or career advancement. Our approach involves a thorough analysis to help clients identify their ideal job function as well as the industry-specific nuances relevant for job search success. We collaborate to set achievable goals, architect a detailed, step-by-step plan, and provide guidance on each step of the search process.