MBB hiring in a Germany

Question

How is the hiring situation at MBB in Germany at the moment? I am especially interested in grad roled or professionals with 1 year of experience.

I have heard about hieing freezes a couple of months ago. However, I do not know how the situation evolved since then.

Answer 1

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

First of all, apart from perhaps a brief period during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has really never been a complete hiring freeze, in any region or country.
Moreover, based on the experience of coachees of mine, consulting firms in Germany are certainly hiring candidates at the moment. Therefore, I see no reason why you should wait, unless you are not yet well-prepared.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 2

Hi there,

The hiring situation is definitely better than a couple of months ago. I had a few people go through BCG and McK and get offers (some are still in the process for the second round).

It's a good time to apply for sure!

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 3

I don't think there are any freezes right now, but still slow nonetheless.

Answer 4

As former Strategy& alum, I agree with Florian's remarks. It's a great firm but has been even more selective recently... (read entire answer)

As former Strategy& alum, I agree with Florian's remarks. It's a great firm but has been even more selective recently with slowing of pipeline. Feel free to get in touch if you... (read entire answer)

Answer 5

sounds like a downgrade to me. 3rd year - im assuming you are an asc or if you are part of the ba to em direct progra... (read entire answer)

sounds like a downgrade to me. 3rd year - im assuming you are an asc or if you are part of the ba to em direct program, at least very close to an EM.

Answer 6

Hey there, First off, don't worry too much about the language barrier. While knowing German would be a plus, it's no... (read entire answer)

Hey there, First off, don't worry too much about the language barrier. While knowing German would be a plus, it's not always a deal-breaker, especially in big international fir... (read entire answer)