Once we receive your application, you will get a confirmation email at the address you provided.
If one of the participating consulting firms invites you to the event, you will be notified via email and a notification on PrepLounge.
Consulting Career Days: First case and networking, then one-on-one interviews
06/12/2026
Meet leading consulting firms in person. Apply with your CV and receive invitations to exclusive on-site meetings.
Application end date is May 31st
Application end date is May 31st
What to expect at the Consulting Career Days
The Consulting Career Days give you the opportunity to meet consulting firms in person, demonstrate your skills in a case study, and build valuable connections. During the on-site event, you can expect interactive networking sessions, a case study with presentations, and relaxed networking over BBQ and drinks.
What makes the event special: after the event, you will have the opportunity to connect again with participating consulting firms in online speed recruiting interviews and discuss concrete career opportunities in more depth.
In this way, the Consulting Career Days combine in-person networking with digital recruiting opportunities.
What to expect...
Until May 31, 2026 Apply for the Consulting Career Days
Submit your application including your CV.
Until June 2, 2026 Event Invitations
Selected candidates receive invitations from participating companies.
June 12, 2026 Offline Event in Cologne
Attend the Consulting Career Days with networking, case study sessions, and BBQ.
June 12 – June 26, 2026 Select Speed Recruiting Slots
Choose interview slots with participating companies for the speed recruiting sessions.
June 15 – June 26, 2026 Speed Recruiting Interviews
Online interviews with companies to discuss career opportunities.
These consulting firms will be joining the Consulting Career Days
Event Highlights
Your Profile
You are interested in consulting and ideally have already completed internships in the field.
You are a Master’s / MBA / PhD student or graduate, or an outstanding Bachelor’s student (from the 3rd semester onward).
You are studying in fields such as Business, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, or similar disciplines.
You have business-fluent German skills (at least C1 level).
What to expect on-site in Cologne
11:00 AM Event start
11:00 – 11:30 AM Welcome & introduction round
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Interactive networking session
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch & networking
1:30 – 2:00 PM Case presentation by PrepLounge
2:00 – 4:00 PM Case study session including presentations
4:00 – 7:00 PM Networking with BBQ & drinks on the rooftop terrace
End: approx. 7:00 PM
Still have questions? Take a look at our FAQs.
No. Participation in the Consulting Career Days is free of charge for candidates.
A PrepLounge Premium membership is not required.
The event will take place in Cologne, Germany.
The exact location and further organizational details will be shared with you once you receive your invitation to the event.
Yes. We reimburse up to €80 for your train ticket (2nd class) for traveling to the event.
After the event, simply send us your ticket, and we will reimburse the corresponding amount.
In the two weeks following the event, speed recruiting interviews with the participating consulting firms will take place.
If there is interest from both you and a company, these short online interviews give you the opportunity to continue the conversation, clarify open questions, and discuss potential next steps in the application process or further interviews.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlotte at any time.
Charlotte Schmücker