Overview
Oliver Wyman is offering French engineering students a unique opportunity to experience the life of a strategy consultant.
During a full weekend in Brussels in December 2024, discover strategy consulting and put yourself in the position of a strategy consultant.
On 18th October 2024, you are invited to our Paris office for a selection day where your quantitative skills, your business skills and your motivation for a consulting career at Oliver Wyman will be tested. If you are among the top candidates, you will be invited to our Brussels office for an unforgettable 3 day experience (Friday to Sunday)!
Work on a case study within teams on the ground, brainstorm with managers, and present your conclusions to Partners. In sum, you will get a unique opportunity to have an insider view on what it is like to be a strategy consultant while discovering Brussels through team activities and events.
Discover Oliver Wyman’s core values and make your own opinion on the firm’s culture:
- International and multi-cultural atmosphere
- Non-hierarchical structure
- Output-focus
- Sense of fun
- Respect for work life quality
- Fast career development
- Industry impact
- Senior client contact
I’m delighted by the level of challenge and confidence you get from day one in such a friendly atmosphereQuentin Maria-Martin, Consultant, participant Start Here 2019
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Testimonials from our French Engineers
I started consulting right after school. I was fascinated by the job's content and process, and still am. Almost 25 years ago I crafted my first client recommendations, and I can state that I have achieved a successful professional career and an attractive personal development in consulting and at Oliver Wyman specifically, with its challenging but collegial atmosphere. Our brand is renowned for industry specialization and analytical excellence. As part of this vision, engineering graduates have an ideal background and profile to join our team and they immediately add value to our global competency platform.
Start Here is an amazing opportunity to get a hands-on experience of what management consulting is all about for engineers, and more specifically at Oliver Wyman. Since I joined Oliver Wyman three years ago, I have worked closely on data-driven projects for different types of clients, and I strongly believe that Oliver Wyman is an incredible place for profiles with an engineering background to create value. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get to know us!
Start Here is a unique opportunity to discover the consulting profession and its specific characteristics at Oliver Wyman. Since I joined Oliver Wyman one and a half years ago, I was struck by the welcoming, caring but very professional atmosphere. I was able to work on very challenging projects across different sectors, from Aviation to Bank to Retail. What I like most is the level of responsibility and exposure to clients that is offered from junior grade onwards, which makes me think that I couldn't have chosen a better place to start working. Come join us through the Start Here program!
During the final year of my engineering master, in 2019, I participated in Start Here in Amsterdam. This event was a real opportunity to better understand the role of a consultant and to discover the strengths of Oliver Wyman. I met consultants who were very caring and inspiring, all in a friendly yet professional atmosphere. Start Here and the discussions I had with consultants strongly contributed to my success in the recruiting process. I joined Oliver Wyman in 2021 and found myself involved and empowered from day one. Despite lockdown conditions, I felt well integrated in the company thanks to the strong internal culture. I already look forward for new challenges. Do not hesitate any longer and join the Start Here Program!
I participated in Start Here 2019 in Amsterdam during my gap year. These 3 days of immersion in consulting confirmed my desire to start a career in this field and especially at Oliver Wyman. Time was well divided between working on an interesting case and discussion / fun moments with all the team so I’ve learnt a lot on what it means to be a consultant at OW. I met inspiring and caring people with whom I stayed in touch and who helped me prepare for my interviews the following year. Participating in Start Here was therefore a significant advantage to succeed in the interviews. As an intern at OW, I’ve been working on several projects in various sectors, including a major transformation plan for an investment bank. I’m delighted by the level of challenge and confidence you get from day one in such a friendly atmosphere. I would totally recommend you to apply to this program and join us!
After the weekend, I kept in touch with the Start Here team and was able to benefit from many tips and coaching sessions. These interactions allowed me to prepare myself as best as possible for the interviews but also to have some guidance in my early career. The interactions I had with the supervising consultants of the Start Here team allowed me to learn more about the atmosphere of the firm and to feel integrated as soon as I arrived. I was mostly impressed by the fact that I quickly worked with the consultants located in offices abroad - in this case the one in Milan. Do not hesitate to apply for the Start Here weekend if you are really interested in consulting. The weekend is unparalleled and really allows you to see what it’s like in the daily life of a consultant, alternating work sessions and fun moments.
Before taking part in the Start Here program in 2021, I only had a rough idea of what strategy consulting consisted in. The 3-day trip to Milan, spent with consultants from the Paris office, allowed me to have a much better grasp on consulting and confirmed my interest for this industry. The week-end was also a great opportunity to learn more about the culture at Oliver Wyman, in a professional yet friendly setting. I met caring and inspiring people, which lead me to accept the internship offer I received after Start Here. After spending five months at Oliver Wyman, I can confirm the positive atmosphere and how it can motivate. What I felt during the week-end perfectly encapsulated what working at Oliver Wyman is like: impactful work and great people! Do not hesitate and register now!
Start Here allowed me to find out more about Oliver Wyman by meeting consultants. Between the different case study sessions and the more informal discussions, I was able to learn more about Oliver Wyman values and the firm’s ways of working. Thanks to Start Here, I started my internship at Oliver Wyman already knowing a few of the consultants which made my onboarding that much easier. What surprised me the most was that from the very first days I was given the same tasks as an entry-level consultant. Start Here is a weekend in a major European city with about fifteen students that are keen to learn more about consulting and Oliver Wyman, with perhaps an offer in the end. So, go ahead, apply!
Start Here allowed me to discover the world of consulting, which I wasn’t familiar with before. We are really in the shoes of a consultant for 2 days, we work as a team and present our results to partners at the end the day. It's super stimulating and gave me the desire to discover more! I was delighted with the welcome and kindness of everyone towards me. It's a chance to start your internship while already having many familiar faces thanks to Start Here. This makes the onboarding a super pleasant experience. Don't hesitate! It's a great experience, it allows you to travel, discover a new job, meet new people and potentially leave with an internship offer!
Start Here is the perfect opportunity to discover the life of a consultant at Oliver Wyman. This weekend allowed me to learn more about the firm, like the diversity of practices, the culture of the company or the daily life of a consultant. After taking part in Start Here, my integration at OW happened very naturally. The experience allowed me to have several acquaintances within the firm and I was quickly able to meet a lot of people thanks to the various events and mentorship systems. What surprised me most about OW was the level of responsibility and confidence I was given right from the start of my internship. Start Here is not only a super nice weekend in a European foreign city, but it is also the perfect opportunity to discover the life of a consultant in a prestigious, modern and dynamic firm.
During 3 days, I discovered through Start Here, a new side to consulting. The case study really allows you to slip into their shoes and understand both Oliver Wyman's way of working and culture. Day one of my internship, I joined a project where I was already given responsibilities and a real place in the team! This pushed me to progress very quickly. Throughout the rest of my internship, I was impressed by the cohesion of the consultants. OW offers real opportunities for fulfillment. Go for it! This weekend is an opportunity to have a great time, to meet a lot of new people, students and consultants, to really understand the job and the company and even to find an internship! This is a golden opportunity not to be missed!
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