What Is the Best Consulting Firm for Me?

Every consulting firm is unique. If you are interested in working in consulting, the available options include working for the typical strategy consultancies , more specialized boutique consulting firms, or for the so-called inhouse consultancies which are basically internal consulting firms of big companies. The big players in strategy consulting know how to set the tone by means of branding, demanding projects, internationality, and last but not least through attractive salaries. Boutique consultancies have the advantage that consultants may work in their favorite field in order to evolve into specialists. Inhouse consultancies are becoming more and more important for the job market, since employees are looking for more promising work-life-balance properties in their employers. Moreover, you'll be able to do your own networking in a big firm, and therefore lay a solid foundation for the transition into the later stages of your career.

What Are Necessary Skills for Me as a Consultant?

You'll have to bring certain abilities to the table, but it's about more than what's on your resume. Despite an excellent academic education, your future employer will also look for working experience, especially if acquired abroad. Particularly if you studied business/economics, you'll be expected to have at least two internships on your record when being interviewed.

Do I Need an MBA to Apply for a Job in Consulting?

While an MBA can be beneficial, it's not a strict requirement to apply for a consulting job. Consulting firms often seek candidates with diverse educational backgrounds, including natural sciences, medicine, and pharmacy. They highly value organized and analytical working behavior. Beyond educational qualifications, firms also emphasize soft skills such as communication abilities, self-confidence, and analytical skills. Even without significant practical experience, if you demonstrate these qualities, you could potentially be considered for consulting roles. Some firms may also offer workshops and mini-MBA programs to further develop your skills once hired.

What Are the Benefits While Working as a Consultant?

Working as a consultant offers several benefits. While the role often requires long working hours, especially for those starting their careers, it compensates with high salaries. Additionally, the experience you gain as a consultant can lead to promising career advancements and opportunities for personal development, extending beyond the realm of consulting. Many consultants leverage their experience to transition into roles in large industrial companies, smaller boutique consultancies, or startups, which can offer diverse career paths.

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E.ON Inhouse Consulting

Inhouse Consultancy

150-200 employees worldwide

Let’s change energy. For real.

E.ON Inhouse Consulting is E.ON's internal strategy consulting unit. We work side by side with the Group's executives and support them in identifying value and transformation drivers. With a strong team of around 150 consultants, we work on E.ON's key projects to shape a sustainable, digital, and customer-centric energy world of tomorrow. With us, you can apply your innovative mindset, take on responsibility early on, and take control of your own development!
Talented individuals from 30 different countries with diverse academic backgrounds make up our team, which brings together and promotes different perspectives. Our culture is reinforced by the open and trusting environment we foster. We create ideal conditions that guarantee a steep learning curve and long-term career development within ECON, E.ON, and beyond.

We support E.ON's management in developing future solutions – from strategy development to implementation. We work in all business areas, from energy networks to solutions. We act as thought leaders and “critical friends” to support our partners within the Group. Our projects are diverse in terms of tasks, business areas, topics, and durations. You may be assigned to a three-week business development project in the Danish e-mobility business or a six-month digital transformation project at our headquarters in Essen.

E.ON Inhouse Consulting is also one of the highest-rated employers in Germany. kununu recently awarded us the “Top Company Award.” We would be delighted if you would share your experiences with us and leave a review on our kununu profile.

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What to Expect in the Application Process at E.ON Inhouse Consulting

Company Presentation

2-3 Case Interviews

Follow-up-Call

Would you like to become part of the E.ON Inhouse Consulting team?

At ECON, we are always looking for new talents who want to advance their careers and make a real difference together with us.

Our Recruiting Day, which includes 2 - 3 case study interviews, offers an excellent opportunity to get to know us and our career opportunities. Depending on availability and preference, these interviews can take place either on-site or virtually.

What can you expect from the E.ON Inhouse Consulting Recruiting Day?

An ECON Recruiting Day offers you a detailed insight into your future career with us. The day consists of 2 to 3 rounds of interviews. We start with a company presentation, followed by two case-based interviews with our senior management team. On this day, you will have the opportunity to get to know our team and learn more about your individual career opportunities.

After the interviews, we invite you to an informal lunch with our consultants who are not involved in the recruiting process. During this time, our interviewers evaluate the results of the first round. If the morning goes well, we invite you to a final, third interview. During this interview, we would like to confirm our positive impressions from the morning and address any concerns we may have. If successful, we will make you a contract offer on the same day!

Ready to start?

As part of a structured onboarding day, you will receive all relevant training and an overview of all important information about our projects, processes, and training programs on your first day.

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What E.ON Inhouse Consulting Has to Offer You

Mobility

Mobility Budget: Spend a monthly budget on different mobility options
EV Charging: Free charging of your electric or hybrid vehicle in our office parking garage
Job Rad: Benefit from (electric) bicycle leasing, supported by ECON

Work Arrangements

Flex Job Models: Commitment to find the right job model for your individual circumstances
Workation: Enjoy up to 20 remote working days from all EU countries
Paid Parental Leave: Take up to 6 months off to care for your child and receive 1.800€ net each
month if ineligible for state support
Paternity Leave: 2 weeks of paid leave for a new parent
Sabbatical: Take up to several months unpaid leave to pursue your individual dreams
FlexChange: Buy up to 10 additional vacation days per year

Fitness & Food

Urban Sports Club: Make use of a wide selection of gyms, yoga studios or other fitness
and wellness offers whenever you like
Office Gym: Free on-site gym access with a personalized training plan
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Development

Training Days: 7–9 annual training days for skill development
Personal Coaching: Receive continuous on the job coaching by a dedicated mentor
Regular Feedback: Learn from regular ad-hoc & structured feedback

Others

Family Services
Pension Plan: Profit from deferred compensation and ECON matching your contribution
Employee Stock Program: Benefit from acquiring subsidized E.ON company stocks
Mental Health Partner: Professional mental health support and counseling
Regular (offsite) Team events

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Strategic Growth in Renewable Energy Technologies

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Strategic Growth in Renewable Energy Technologies

Our Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) business is growing rapidly. As one of our key business areas at E.ON, the EIS business is shaping the energy transition of cities and industries.To capture the massive growth potential, especially given the acceleration due to municipal heat planning, we identified early on that the EIS business required a clearly defined Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) strategy to ensure green electricity supply for our customers.

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Accelerating E.ON’s Grid Expansion for Renewables

The political ambition towards a rapid energy transition has increased sharply in recent years. Namely, the German government passed the "Easter Package" which effectively quadrupled the required expansion speed for renewable energies. After this announcement, another ECON project showed that the distribution grid will be the backbone of this transition and needs to be expanded much faster than previously planned. Therefore, the aim of Project Bob was to identify ways to "build better" and ensure that E.ON's distribution grid is expanded fast enough to make the swift transition to renewables possible.

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E.ON’s IT Transformation

In an era where the energy sector is rapidly digitalizing to keep up with growing demands and growth ambitions, E.ONs journey towards a fully digital company has already seen significant strides with cloud migration and data center closures. Now the Digital Technology teams across the E.ON group need to be enabled to elevate their value contribution through innovation, speed to market, and quality. This requires us to ensure that E.ON's IT is “fit-for-future” and augmented with the “state-of-the-art” technologies, capabilities and methodologies.

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Find Your Dream Job at E.ON Inhouse Consulting

Visiting Consultant (m/f/d)

Essen

Economics, business administration, Engineering, Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)

Master, PhD

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Senior Consultant (m/f/d)

Essen

Economics, business administration, Engineering, Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)

Master, MBA, PhD

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Consultant (m/f/d)

Essen

Economics, business administration, Engineering, Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)

Master, PhD

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Frequently Asked Questions About E.ON Inhouse Consulting

What qualifications does ECON primarily look for?

Our selection criteria look for outstanding academic performance during your university studies as well as international cross-border experience, whether through work, internships, or exchange semesters. This is important to us because at ECON you will be working with a wide variety of nationalities, so being open-minded and adaptable is crucial.

Do I have to be fluent in German to apply?

The main working and communication language at ECON is English. Therefore, it is not mandatory to be fluent in German.

How can I apply for a position if I attend a sourcing event organized by ECON?

First of all, you need to apply directly for a sourcing event by sending your CV via the career portal. During the sourcing event you can get to know the company better and vice versa. The sourcing event is not only an opportunity to get to know the company, but in some cases, you may also have the chance to be interviewed and already show your skills by solving a case study. If the event is successful and we are interested in you, we will give you feedback after a few days and invite you to a recruiting day.