8October
UNISTART-Messe
Visit us at Goethe University's UNISTART fair. Get to know our members and ask your questions in a personal setting. No sign-up needed, just come by our stand.
01 · Why join
What you get out of it
Three things you won't find in a lecture hall, and the reason most of our members stay long after their first project.
Real consulting experience
Upon joining, you are staffed on a project right away. No shadowing, no case competition. Teams pair new members with more experienced students, and you own a workstream from week one. You present to the client yourself, at the midterm and the final. At the end of each project you get detailed, constructive feedback from your consulting director.
Comprehensive skill development
As a new joiner you take part in our intensive consulting bootcamp, where you learn the key skills, from effective communication to structured problem-solving. It is taught by our alumni and by consultants from our partner firms, and gives you a strong foundation for future internships and your professional growth.
Community & network
Our members connect well beyond formal club activities. We support each other in preparing for interviews, navigating applications and getting through exams. On top of that, you benefit from our partner network, with internship opportunities and events.
Member voices
What our members say about us
At 180DC Frankfurt you will make a positive impact while learning from experienced mentors and meeting like-minded, motivated people.
Julia Gollwitzer
We work on real-world projects, giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on consulting experience while making a tangible impact.
Laura Müller
8–10Weeks on one real client project
4–6People on your team
5–10hPer week during the project phase
2Client presentations you give yourself
02 · Meet us
Meet us in person and ask your questions
Before you apply, get to know the people you would work with. Three chances in October.
16October
Info session online
A short presentation about the club, followed by an open Q&A where you can ask us anything. You get the meeting link by email before we start.
22October
Info session on campus
We talk about our student club and answer your questions, with enough pizza and drinks for everyone. Just drop by, no sign-up needed.
03 · Apply
Our application process follows the industry standard
Three steps from your application to your first day as a member.
Step 1
Candidate screening
We review every application with care. You can expect to hear back from us on 29 October, the day after the application window closes.
Step 2
Assessment center
If we think you'd be a good fit, we invite you to our assessment center on 31 October or 1 November. We get to know each other while looking at your motivation, problem-solving skills and how you work with others.
Step 3
Onboarding
Once you've convinced us, you become an official member of 180DC Frankfurt. We celebrate with a new joiner dinner on the evening of 1 November and kick off the batch with an offsite event the week after.
What to send us
Documents can be in German or English.
One-page CV
An overview of your work history, your academic journey and your extracurricular involvement.
Cover letter
Tell us why consulting, and why 180DC Frankfurt. Write about how your previous experience could help you succeed. Half a page to one page is enough.
References & transcripts
Your academic transcripts and, if available, references from past employment.
Preparing your documents? Our free knowledge base shows how to write them step by step, with structure, rules and examples.
Who can apply
We recruit twice a year and we read every application. We look for talent, curiosity and follow-through, not a CV full of internships. Unsure whether your subject fits? Read which backgrounds consulting needs.
- ✓Any subject, any semester. Business, law, physics, social sciences: mixed teams are better teams. Most of our new joiners each year are in their first semesters.
- ✓No prior experience needed. We look for talent, not work experience. The bootcamp exists so that this isn't a filter.
- ✓Enrolled at a university. Goethe University, Frankfurt School, TU Darmstadt, Mainz: every student in the Frankfurt area can apply.
- ✓There in person. We expect everyone to show up for events in person. Interviews are held in German.
04 · Assessment center
We can't wait to get to know you on a personal level
The assessment center takes place on 31 October and 1 November in Frankfurt. You are assigned to one of the two days, so keep both free until you hear from us. It is for both sides to find out whether we are a good fit. Here is exactly what happens on the day.
Prepare with our knowledge base. Each part of the interview has its own section, with typical questions, a structure to follow and how to practise.
01Company presentation & FAQ
We want to be as transparent as possible. You get an accurate impression of what awaits you at 180DC Frankfurt, including all benefits and responsibilities, and you can ask anything.
02Two interviews
Every candidate is interviewed twice. Each interview has a brief introduction (5 min), a personal fit section (20 min), a short case study (20 min) and time for your own questions at the end (5 min). All interviews are held in German.
Personal fit
Helps us understand your motivation and whether you are likely to grow with us throughout the membership. We ask about your motivation, your background and the reasoning behind certain decisions in your life.
Case study
Helps us assess your problem-solving skills and whether you are likely to do well on our projects. Every candidate gets one market sizing and one simplified business problem.
03Feedback on the same day
We review each candidate individually. There is no fixed number of places, so you never compete against another candidate. Everyone gets detailed feedback on their performance on the same day, whatever our decision. Successful candidates are invited to dinner with the team to celebrate.
05 · Your first semester
One semester, end to end
Around 5–10 hours a week during the project phase, depending on where the project stands. It is a real commitment, and we'd rather you know that now.
01
New joiner dinner and offsite
You meet the team over dinner on the evening of 1 November, and the new batch kicks off together at an offsite event the week after.
02
Consulting bootcamp
Structuring, interviewing, modelling, storylining. Taught by our alumni and by consultants from our partner firms.
03
Project phase
Eight to ten weeks on one client, with weekly team meetings, a midterm and a final handover you present yourself.
04
What comes next
Take a second project, lead one, or move into our internal team. Either way you stay in the network.
06 · Grow with us
We enable early responsibility and give room for personal development
01Junior roles
1Student Consultant
Every member starts out as a student consultant. You complete our consulting bootcamp, get access to all our tools and gain hands-on experience working on projects in small teams: you conduct analyses, develop recommendations and engage directly with our clients. After successfully completing two projects, you are eligible for a senior role.
02Senior roles
1Board Member
The board oversees internal operations and drives innovation. By setting strategic direction and fostering a culture of collaboration, it makes sure our initiatives align with our mission.
2Consulting Director
Each consulting director oversees their project from acquisition to completion. They solve problems, work closely with their team of student consultants and provide leadership.
3Internal Staff
After completing the program, members can move into a less time-intensive role. Internal staff support various departments as needed and are still warmly invited to all workshops and events.
03Advisory roles
1Advisory Board Member
Former board members can stay actively involved on the advisory board, bringing their professional experience and networks to provide insight and guidance.
2Alumni
After graduating, every member can join our alumni network and keep a strong connection with 180DC Frankfurt, with regular events and networking opportunities.
