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In the world of consulting, there are many paths to success. But what are the key characteristics that truly make a consultant stand out? To find out, we asked representatives from Horváth, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Roland Berger and Struktur Management Partner GmbH for their opinion. They are happy to share their insights with us! 🔎✨ “Curiosity, the desire to think outside the box, and always putting the customer first are what define a successful consultant for me. Team spirit and the motivation to go the extra mile, complete the profile.” - Jan Pfitzner, Senior Project Manager @ Horváth “Our top consultants are real problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be unconventional. They are exceptional communicators, possess emotional intelligence – and most important of all, it’s fun to work with them!” - Adithya Sriram, Senior Manager, Merck Inhouse Consulting, Singapore Office “A successful Roland Berger consultant is creative, empathetic and a hands-on team player. We are looking for authentic personalities who bring in their personal strengths and share our entrepreneurial spirit.” - Kathrin Kammer, Senior Vice President HR and Managing Director DACH @ Roland Berger “A successful consultant is a good listener: our clients often know which levers are relevant for the company's success. It is our job to listen and then critically scrutinize the approaches, provide the relevant analyses and ensure a successful implementation.” - Nicola Ellinger, Manager @ Struktur Management Partner GmbH 🚀 Are you intrigued by any of these companies? Learn more about them and apply directly through PrepLounge for job opportunities or upcoming events via the employer profiles! You can find them here: https://lnkd.in/eApdje3P #Horváth #Merck #RolandBerger #StrukturManagementPartner #Employer #Company #Consulting #ConsultingCareer #Career #Successful #Consultant #CaseInterview #Skills

Excited for a sneak peek into what's new? Here's a rundown of our latest updates to enhance your PrepLounge experience: 🏠 Home: Click on Home and you'll find an overview on everything that's important for you, like your appointed meetings. 👥 Community: The Meeting Board is waiting for you here and be sure to check out our Consulting Q&A. It's your go-to place for collaboration and knowledge sharing. 👩💻 Coaching: Meet our esteemed team of experienced experts and explore their offerings. 📚 Resources: Discover our extensive resources. Here you will find, among other things, our case library and all theoretical methods that will enable you to solve any case! 🚀 Career: Find interesting employers and their events on Career. Click through our new features and prepare now with even more focus on your interviews. You can find our website here: https://lnkd.in/etJYGgXQ #Updates #CareerGrowth #InterviewPreparation #Consulting #CaseInterview #CasePrep

Diversity and inclusion are indispensable pillars in the consulting industry and fortunately, today they are integral parts of many companies. 🌎🌈 Therefore, we have asked Dr. Yasemin Mehmet to provide us with insights into how Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany promotes diversity and inclusion in its corporate culture, and to highlight noteworthy initiatives that illustrate this commitment. We are very grateful for the valuable insights she shared with us! “We take pride in our vibrant team, which encompasses gender parity, a global footprint with colleagues from 20 nationalities, and diverse interests – fostering a rich and inclusive work environment.” - Dr. Yasemin Mehmet, Head of Inhouse Consulting, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Are you interested in learning more about this company? Explore their company profile on PrepLounge for comprehensive information, current job openings, and upcoming events, and even apply directly! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egchSXyt #Merck #MerckInhouseConsulting #Diversity #Inclusion #Employer #Career #Consulting #Consultant

Today, it's all about Struktur Management Partner GmbH! 🚀 We had the pleasure of speaking with Elena Freitag from Struktur Management Partner GmbH to learn more about what this consulting company stands for as an employer. “SMP stands for equal partnership with clients. For pragmatic approaches that work. For respect and the right amount of dignity in face of our clients' successes. And yet full focus on necessary change.” - Elena Freitag, Project Manager @ Struktur Management Partner GmbH Do you want to learn more about Struktur Management Partner GmbH? Head over to their employer profile on PrepLounge for captivating insights into the company, along with details about upcoming events and current job openings. Don't miss out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epzwdt-M #StrukturManagementPartner #Employer #Career #CareerOpportunities #CareerInConsulting #Recruiting #Company #ConsultingCompany #Consulting #Consultant

We reached out to Stefan Leicht to gain insights into the primary growth areas currently being emphasized at Intero Consulting. 📈🚀 “Intero Consulting is growing in people, expertise, and industries. Focusing on operational expertise, we are expanding in digitalization, transformation, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) and sustainability in several business branches.” - Stefan Leicht, Founding Partner at Intero Consulting If you want to learn more about Intero Consulting, visit their employer profile on PrepLounge. There you will find not only exciting insights into the company but also information about upcoming events and current job openings: https://lnkd.in/d6CC9wux #InteroConsulting #Employer #Recruiting #Consulting #Career #Consultant #CaseInterview

In most consulting firms, it is extremely important nowadays to have people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives represented. This not only aids in creative problem-solving but also in better understanding and meeting the needs of clients. 🌈 At Roland Berger as well, diverse perspectives and an inclusive work environment are highly valued. Kathrin Kammer shares more insights on this: “We want to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, comfortable and can be their authentic selves. Diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our identity.” - Kathrin Kammer, Senior Vice President HR and Managing Director DACH @ Roland Berger Find out more about upcoming events or job vacancies on Roland Berger's employer profile! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCEEcCrS #RolandBerger #Employer #Consulting #Career #Recruiting

🌱 Sustainability plays a crucial role in consulting as companies increasingly seek solutions to minimize environmental and social impacts while achieving long-term value creation. We've asked Tanja Fischer from Capgemini Invent, Beatriz Pineda from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Binta Bah from Horváth about the significance of sustainability in their companies and how they perceive its handling within the industry. “In 2024, sustainability will still play a key role for consulting. Companies will increasingly seek sustainable solutions and strategies to address environmental and social challenges, comply with regulations and ensure their long-term competitiveness.” - Tanja Fischer, Senior Consultant @ Capgemini Invent “Sustainability plays a significant role for IC. Since 2020, we’ve actively shaped Merck's sustainability strategy. I believe that sustainability will increasingly be considered in typical projects in the future.” - Beatriz Pineda, Manager @ Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany “Sustainability is transforming the consulting industry by becoming indispensable - an opportunity to make the economy more sustainable. Real change requires consulting firms and companies to collaborate in a way that sustainable solutions are permanently integrated into businesses.” – Binta Bah, ESG Manager @ Horváth In their employer profiles on PrepLounge you will find the latest information about the companies. There you can view the latest events or apply for new jobs! 💚💙 Capgemini Invent's employer profile 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejMtdA2z Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany's profile 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egchSXyt Horváth's profile 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJDRV9jv

Here's a new brainteaser for you! Could you figure out the solution? 👀📦 A Brain Teaser is a riddle or puzzle which is designed to challenge your logical thinking. In consulting interviews, the interviewer may use them to get clues about your logical and creative thinking skills which you will need in a career as a management consultant. The most important aspect for you here is not the answer, but how you approach the problem. Practice our Brain Teasers to prepare yourself for any interview situation! Click the link to check out our Brain Teaser library 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eG3J5CA6 #brainteaser #puzzle #riddle #logicalskills #logicalthinking #managementconsulting #managementconsultant #consultant #consulting #caseinterview #caseprep #caseinterviewprep #interviewprep #careerprep #consultingcareer

Every consulting firm sets itself apart by various factors that shape its identity and differentiate it from others within the industry. To understand what characterizes Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany as an employer, we have obtained direct insights from Carolin Knopp, which she is eager to share with us. ✨ “Merck IC excels in empowerment, flexibility, and development. Our teams gain enormous visibility through close collaboration with clients – a career boost for further advancement at Merck!“ - Carolin Knopp, Director @Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany On PrepLounge, you can find the employer profile of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, where you can access information about the company such as job openings or event: https://lnkd.in/egchSXyt #MerckInhouseConsulting #Employer #Career #ConsultingCareer #ConsultingIndustry

New Company Case by Bain & Company Added To Our Case Library: "BeautyCo – Where Did the Profits Go?" 🔍 In this case, your client BeautyCo, a well-known European perfume company with 500 stores across Europe, is struggling with a persistent decline in profitability. To explore the causes and possible remedies, BeautyCo partnered with us to address this issue. Are you ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test and prepare for real-life scenarios in your career as a consultant? Invite a partner now and crack the case with us! 🚀 Solve the case here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCpXjdaX #bain #caseinterview #casescenario #caseprep #caseinterviewprep #preparation #career #consulting #managementconsulting #managementconsultant #mbb #consultingcareer #casestudy #problemsolving