The Playbook to Landing Elite STEM Internships
1-on-1 mentorship, structured systems, and proven recruiting strategies to help college students land top-tier internships in tech, quant, and consulting.
Our mentors have landed offers at
What Is Placement Playbook?
We are a 1-on-1 consulting service tailored for college students pursuing internships in STEM. Every engagement is structured, personalized, and accountability-driven.
You will be paired with experienced mentors — students who have navigated the exact recruiting pipelines you are targeting.
Built for Competitive Students
Students are matched with a mentor based on their target career path.
The 3-Stage Roadmap to Elite Firms
A structured progression system designed to compound your advantages over time.
Foundation & Entry
- Externships
- Unpaid internships
- Class-level projects
- Resume + LinkedIn optimization
Competitive Positioning
- Paid internships
- Research experience
- Advanced projects
- Technical interview mastery
Elite Placement
- Mid to high-tier internships
- Competitive research roles
- Big Tech & Quant interview prep
- Offer negotiation strategy
Our Services
Each offering is designed around structure, iteration, and measurable outcomes.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Biweekly 1-on-1 guidance to keep you executing—clear priorities, tight feedback loops, and a plan aligned to your target roles.
Resume + Recruiter Screen Mastery
Impact-based bullet rewriting and ATS optimization to pass filters and catch recruiter attention.
Mock Interviews + STAR System
Behavioral, technical, product/analytics, and case mocks with structured scoring and detailed feedback—powered by a structured story bank.
Case + Technical Interview Practice
Case drills using our CHART method and technical interview practice using internal playbooks/resources. We coach and drill—no technical lectures live.
Projects + Positioning
Two project coaching cycles and stakeholder-style presentation training—plus elevator pitch and positioning that reads credible to recruiters.
Handmade Playbooks + Templates
Original resources built by our team (resume, recruiter screen, behavioral, case, technical prep) so you always know what to do next.
Start With a Free Intro Call
We'll learn about your goals and timeline, then recommend the right path and next steps.
Structured Program
A semester-long, mentor-led accelerator built for students who want structure, accountability, and a complete recruiting system.
- 9 biweekly 1-on-1 sessions (4 months)
- Full roadmap + long-term guidance
- Access to internal playbooks/resources/templates (resume, recruiter screen, behavioral, case, technical prep)
- Two project coaching cycles + presentation prep
- Multiple mocks + structured scoring and detailed feedback
- Ongoing accountability via deliverables after each session
Free 30-minute intro call • No commitment
Individual Sessions
Single 1-on-1 sessions for students who want focused help on a specific area—resume, recruiter screen, behavioral, case, or technical practice.
- Client sets the agenda in advance via a short form
- Tailored session: resume review, recruiter screen, behavioral mock, case, or technical practice
- High-quality in-session feedback and clear next steps
- No long-term career planning
- No access to internal playbooks/resources/templates
We'll follow up via email to plan next steps
How It Works
Apply & Tell Us Your Goals
Fill out a short application so we understand where you are and where you want to go.
Get Matched with a Mentor
We pair you with an Expert Mentor who has experience in your target path.
Follow the Playbook
Execute a structured, personalized recruiting plan with clear milestones and deadlines.
Land the Internship
Leverage the system, iterate with feedback, and secure your target offer.
Why Placement Playbook?
Students we have worked with have landed offers at leading firms across tech, finance, and consulting.
of active students improve resume strength within 30 days
average increase in interview callbacks
coffee chats completed by top performers
"Placement Playbook completely changed how I approached recruiting. The structured system gave me an edge I never had before."
— SWE Intern, Big Tech
"My mentor helped me rewrite my resume, prep for behavioral interviews, and land my first quant internship."
— Quant Intern, Finance
"The coffee chat framework alone was worth it. I went from zero referrals to three in two weeks."
— Data Science Intern, FAANG
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Compete at the Highest Level?
Limited spots per cohort. Apply now to get matched with a mentor and start executing the playbook.
Limited spots per cohort.