FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO BE A STUDENT CONSULTANT?
Impetus values students from all degrees and backgrounds
Students that stand out are those that can show a genuine interest in helping NFP organisations
Students need to be organised enough to manage client engagements during their studies/work
Must be available for duration of engagement: 8-10 weeks and minimum weekly commitment of 4 hours
WHAT IS THE CULTURE LIKE AT IMPETUS CONSULTING GROUP?
Here are a few testimonials about what our members had to say about our culture:
“a community-like culture, where teamwork and hard-work is respected and is translated into creating real change … creating social impact”
“friendly and approachable culture”
“surprisingly warm and welcoming…. I made some amazing friends in the organisation who really cared about helping me achieve my career aspirations”
HOW DO YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR SERVICES FOR NICHE COMPANIES?
Impetus has worked with a broad range of not-for-profits, including some niche companies. These companies’ objectives include:
Improving the health literacy of migrants (The Waterwell Project)
Running a crêpe van to support young homeless people (Crepes for Change)
The key to customising our services to is by having a flexible approach, and doing extensive research to understand their organisation
We also receive expert advice from professionals on our projects, to help tailor our solutions to our clients’ needs