Roland Berger
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As the first consultancy native to Europe to expand internationally, Roland Berger’s identity is deeply entwined with the concept of global community. The firm operates on the idea that businesses must focus on the long play: sustainable economic, environmental, and social change on a global scale instead. Jobseekers who lead with heart and future-forward priorities should seek out a firm working actively to bring meaning to the consulting industry.
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Two words that define Roland Berger—and come up over and over in insiders’ comments—are entrepreneurship and authenticity. The firm has an inclusive culture that encourages staff to bring their whole selves to the office, and it favors self-starters who are driven to grow the firm’s business and their careers.
The work at Roland Berger is fast-paced, and new consultants take on a lot of responsibility quickly, which makes it a great place to learn quickly. Insiders say it’s possible to go from being a junior employee to a partner within 10 years, as long as they hit clear promotion criteria and build a specialty by seeking out the firm’s many learning opportunities. It’s also relatively easy to transfer between offices and gain international exposure.
&l...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 3,500 employees today work in more than 50 offices spanning 34 countries in 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
- “Roland Berger is a great place to work, where people can develop almost insanely fast. You are given a lot of responsibility quickly, which boosts your career, but always with a proper safety net. The office culture sets Roland Berger apart from other top consultancies.”
- “We value our corporate values entrepreneurship, excellence, and empathy with strong focus on entrepreneurial culture. Our nine pledges guide us through our daily work. We have close collaboration with the client, starting also with interns.”
- “In terms of team atmosphere, everybody at Roland Berger is very approachable and everybody's opinion matters. We are a close community, which is not only true for the colleagues working in the same office, but also across offices.”
- “We encourage people to stay true to themselves while embracing an entrepreneurial spirit linked to high levels of responsibility early on. Additionally, our firm offers a family atmosphere and combines the benefits of an international consulting firm with European heritage.”
Why Work Here
What's special about Roland Berger?
Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the only leading consultancy with German heritage and European origin. We pride ourselves on our diverse culture of perspectives and the core values that unites us.
Getting Hired Here
- “Roland Berger typically has several interviews, one personality interview, and two case interviews Roland Berger looks for authentic, winning personalities with an entrepreneurial spirit, so personality is an important criterion in the interview process.”
- “Tips and tricks for the interview process: First, be yourself! There is nothing to gain for either party if you cannot be yourself during the interview process. Second, don't try to force your memorized frameworks onto the case. Try to approach it with a healthy curiosity and create a suitable framework that works for the specific case given to you. And last, don't be afraid to ask questions. Gaining a firm understanding of the case and the parameters is crucial for successfully solving it.”
- “The ideal candidate is well prepared when it comes to case questions, knows how to be entrepreneurial, and has a solid business judgment also when it comes to making assumptions. More importantly, the candidate can reflect on past situations very well and shows personality during the interview.”
- “The ideal candidate contributes to our diversity. We are looking for authentic candidates who bring their own perspectives, experiences, and strengths. We want new colleagues who share our curiosity to learn and work with us on interesting challenges that shape business and society, from AI to sustainability.”
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