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Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Roland Berger is the first natively European consulting firm to expand internationally. While global in scale and scope, the firm maintains a distinctly European culture that makes it a fascinating and enriching place to make your professional “home.” For those looking for an international experience unlike any other, where better to start than the original European firm to go global?
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Vault Verdict
Roland Berger is known for a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture, and for creating a dynamic environment filled with opportunities for growth and a strong emphasis on early responsibility. As such, it’s a great option for anyone seeking to learn, develop, and make rapid career progress—particularly if you have an eye on a leadership position within the auto industry, which is a particular strength of the firm.
While exciting opportunities and international exposure are readily available, there are tradeoffs to consider—not least the demanding pace and travel requirements that, while typical of the consulting industry, have only really begun to pick up again in the past 18 months due to the pandemic. Overall, however, insiders are extremely positive about their firm,...
About the Company
From its humble beginnings as a one-man consulting firm, Roland Berger has grown forcefully and developed a sizable global footprint. The market leader in Germany and the only native European consultancy to boast an international presence, its 3,000 employees today work from 51 offices spanning 34 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North and South America. The company provides a diverse array of consulting services to many of the world’s largest corporations across a broad spread of industries, from automotive engineering, construction and chemicals to consumer goods, energy, environmental technology, financial services, machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, public services, rail, telecommunications, travel and tourism.
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Employee Reviews
“A culture that combines excellence and empathy on a daily basis.”
“Culture of responsibility and entrepreneurialism.”
“European roots are part of the firm’s DNA and visible in the daily operations.”
“Roland Berger has the greatest advantage of its company size. The company is big enough to have the most exciting projects and clients. Nevertheless, the company is of a size where you are not just one figure among thousands of consultants and there is a lot of anonymity, but where you quickly get to know people, create a network and create great friendships.”
“The team makes the absolute difference. I joined the firm because of the great colleagues, and I have been here 10+ years because of them.”
Getting Hired Here
“After a screening test, candidates will be invited to an interview day with three interviews.”
“Feedback and support between each round of 2 interviews from the HR.”
“High importance is given to personality in interview RB, searching for authentic winning personalities with entrepreneurial spirit.”
“The company has really impressed me with their recruitment process.”
“We are looking for diverse entrepreneurial personalities.”