“I didn’t choose management consulting, I chose Avencore”
Elise Thepphasy – Consultant – Hochschule Fulda (2019)
Why have you decided to join Avencore?
When I was contacted for the position at Avencore, I didn’t really think about joining a consulting company after my studies.
But then I realized that Avencore is really cool. During the interviews and especially during the case study (for which I had a lot of respect) I realized that it really motivated me to see: how can I continue, how far can I go?
During the interviews I realized that I could be myself at Avencore. The whole package just fit. That’s why I say: I didn’t choose consulting, I chose Avencore.
Why have you decided to work in consulting and not in industry?
I didn’t proactively apply to consulting firms, but was contacted by a headhunter. During the interviews I realized that management consulting doesn’t always have to be on the business side and can actually be very interesting and technical.
How did you find out about Avencore?
I was contacted via LinkedIn and went through the application process. During the process I got to know a lot of different people at Avencore, which I really liked. That’s why I decided to join Avencore.
How is the relationship to your colleagues?
The relationship is good, it’s even on a friend-like basis. We sometimes do things together after work and talk about personal things. But it’s also nice to be able to exchange ideas and discuss things on a professional level when it comes to work. So it’s very easy to work together, but also to see how the other person is doing.
What has been your personal highlight so far during your time at Avencore?
The completion of the first project that I was involved in and that I completed from the beginning to the end. We got very, very good feedback from the clients at the time. It was a great feeling to see that what we were doing as a team made sense.
What was useful in your studies to work at Avencore?
I think the whole “study” experience helps me in my work. I don’t necessarily mean the content aspects, but all the other skills you have to acquire during your studies. For example, how to structure yourself through time management and good planning, or how to use Microsoft programs.
What tips do you have for students about starting a career in consulting?
If you decide to do it, you should enjoy project work and not be afraid to work independently, because especially at Avencore you are quickly encouraged to really perform as a consultant in front of the client. Intrinsic motivation is also important. If you meet these requirements, you might be a good fit for us.