Hello!

You would have a chance with MBB, but only if you are recruited as an expert hire. This would counterest the lack of local language.

Is it the case?

If you are a graduate, I see it complicated, since the pool of talented German-speaking candidate is huge, so you would really have to be a very very excepcionally good case to surpass them.

Hope it helps!

Clara

Hi Sinisa,

I am born Ukrainian and came to Germany for studies and then successfully built a career in consulting after graduation. Speaking German at least at B2/C1 level is an absolute must to enter consulting as most of the interviews will be held in German. So you need to practice your interviews and cases also in German. It's tough, but manageble since I went through it on my own 8 years ago.

Feel free to drop me a line and I can share my expierience and give your actionable recommendations.

Best,

André

Hi Sinisa, I confirm you should show fluency in German. Unfortunately, most of the clients want to speak only in German, therefore the language is a mandatory skill for consultants.

Best,
Antonello

Hi Sinisa! i've had the same issue 6 years ago, when I was applying for McKinsey in Germany.

My German was good, but I've never before worked in German (I was born in Russia and was mostly speaking English for work). So, I had to step up my game and really focus on German before my interview. Overall, I feel like it would be a disadvantage if you cannot express yourself freely during the interview, so definitely try to improve your German before you walk in into those interviews.

Best,
Daniel

Some inhouse consultancies in Germany have English as their official language: for sure DHL consulting and I think also E.ON inhouse consulting

Hello Sinisa,

Unfortunately Gemany is one of those country where the native language is mandatory. You should try to apply for countries like Netherlands where english is enough and you could have the chance to improve your German at the same time.

Best,
Luca