"I didn’t choose management consulting, I chose Avencore. The environment, people, and challenges made it the perfect fit for me"
Elise Thepphasy – Consultant – Hochschule Fulda (2019)
What made you find out about Avencore and join?
I was contacted by a headhunter for the position at Avencore, but at the time, I wasn’t actively looking to join a consulting firm. However, I went through the application process anyway and found that Avencore was truly inspiring. The interviews, and especially the case study, motivated me to see how far I could go.
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. I also felt like I could really be myself at Avencore. The whole package just fit. That’s why I say: I didn’t choose management consulting, I chose Avencore. The environment, people, and challenges made it the perfect fit for me.
During the process, I also got to know a lot of people at Avencore, something I really liked about it. And 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.