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Boston Consulting Group
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- You are pursuing a master's degree (business/engineering school, political science university)
- You have gained initial professional internship experience
- You speak French and English fluently and ideally you have garnered academic or professional experience abroad
- Enthusiastic and dynamic, you are curious and eager to learn
- Organized and meticulous, active listening is one of your strengths
- You thrive in a team environment and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Analyze the challenges facing our clients (competitive analysis, portfolio analysis, etc.)
- Participate in internal case team meetings and client workshops
- Develop strategic recommendations for our clients and support their implementation
- Mentored by our project leaders on each project, you will also benefit of career monitoring from our HR teams (Talent Coordinator and Career Development Advisor) who will support you consistently through staffing and our various training programs tailored for interns and apprentices
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"Four economic sectors are currently hit particularly hard" The automotive industry and medical technology are operating under difficult conditions according to the BCG data. Photo: IMAGO/ IMAGO An exclusive analysis by Boston Consulting Group shows where the crisis pressure is highest and why 150 large companies are already considered distressed. 06/22/2026 - 2:39 PM "Hellweg files for insolvency", "Auto crisis catches up with BMW", "Evonik cuts another 3,200 jobs by end of 2029" - these were three headlines from the past week. Added to that: the follow-up insolvency of a chemical plant in Leuna, the tightened austerity measures at BASF, and reports on the next emergency at department store chain Galeria. This is a snapshot. And yet many will likely find the topics quite familiar: For months, bad news from German corporations has dominated economic news, and the weaknesses of the location have been discussed extensively. In short: There has rarely been so much crisis. This is also shown by the new Industry Crisis Radar from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), with which the consulting firm attempts to record restructuring risks for the overall economy and for various industries. "The result is clear," says Tobias Wens, partner in BCG's restructuring team. "Our index is currently around 40 percent above the pre-Corona level." This is the highest level "we have measured since the start of our analyses." According to Wens, this means the restructuring pressure in German-speaking countries has "structurally settled at a permanently higher level." With the Industry Crisis Radar, BCG had already regularly measured the crisis mood in the country in previous years. Now the data basis has been significantly expanded. "In addition to sentiment, i.e., perception of the crisis, we now also consider hard macroeconomic data such as inflation and labor cost indices, incoming orders, and insolvency figures," explains BCG expert Elias Kurta. Added to this are microdata from company reports and financial databases. "Artificial intelligence enables us to systematically evaluate more than 1,000 sources," says Kurta. The results are then validated by BCG industry specialists. According to the data, currently "around 150 large companies are classified as distressed," says Kurta. These are particularly companies where sales and profit margins are declining and their debt is comparatively high. Even in medical technology, pressure is rising. There is no shortage of crisis drivers: weak demand, overcapacity, higher financing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty are considered the main factors. They are currently hitting four economic sectors particularly hard, says Wens. Specifically, these are manufacturers of consumer goods, producers of medical technology, mechanical and plant engineering, and - no surprise - the automotive industry. There, many factories are not operating at full capacity, sales in China have collapsed. At the same time, many companies have invested a lot of money in the shift to electromobility - but in many cases, that is not yet paying off. That the automotive sector is in crisis is known, says Wens. What currently keeps him and his colleagues in restructuring consulting busy is also mechanical and plant engineering. "Export dependence, increased material costs, and competition from China play a role," says Wens. "This leads to companies in this area coming under more and more pressure." The situation for manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is similarly precarious. Here too, restructuring pressure has significantly increased. "A short time ago, hardly anyone would have thought that possible," says Wens. But the business model of recent years - financing revenue growth through price increases - is reaching its limits. "Consumers are buying less, private labels are gaining market share, and retailers are negotiating harder again." Even in medical technology, long considered a crisis-proof future industry, the need for restructuring is rising rapidly according to BCG data. Hospitals have to buy more cost-consciously, and demand from China has weakened. The result: "Many medical technology companies are now operating under difficult conditions," says Wens. Indeed, the BCG radar also shows that not all industries are under equal pressure. Sectors such as renewable energies or the pharmaceutical industry record comparatively low risk. That is the good news. The bad news: The majority of the German economy remains in the danger zone. There will likely be no shortage of crisis news this week either. More quality in your search results Make WiWo your important news source on Google.
AI in textile industry set for explosive growth, reaching $21.4 billion by 2033. Europe needs €11 billion investment to scale textile-to-textile recycling. April 9, 2026 A new industry report has revealed that scaling textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling in Europe is technically feasible but economically challenging, requiring at least €11 billion in investment over the next decade to become viable. The report, published by industry association ReHubs in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights a significant gap between sustainability ambitions and economic reality. While T2T recycling is positioned as a critical solution for circular textiles, current cost structures remain uncompetitive compared to established recycling routes such as bottle-to-textile. Economic barriers and structural cost challenges. According to the report, T2T recycled fibres represent a new category designed to address environmental pressures, but they come with inherently higher processing costs. As a result, profitability remains weak - particularly for standalone recyclers. In some cases, polyester recyclers face negative EBIT margins ranging from -75% to -25%, underscoring the financial risks involved. Without coordinated support mechanisms across the value chain, the sector is unlikely to attract sufficient private investment. The authors stress that bridging this economic gap will require shared risk models, policy support, and stronger collaboration between stakeholders. Collection and sorting bottlenecks limit progress. Despite growing volumes of textile waste in Europe, the infrastructure needed to support large-scale recycling remains underdeveloped. In 2025, Europe generated approximately 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste, with around 13.3 million tonnes classified as post-consumer waste. However, only 1.5 million tonnes were collected and sorted - highlighting a major bottleneck in the system. Current collection rates stand at roughly 33%, while sorting capacity reaches only 36%. These limitations significantly reduce the volume of materials available for T2T recycling, restricting its scalability. At the same time, fast fashion continues to accelerate waste generation. European consumers now purchase an average of 95 textile items per year, with demand expected to grow further over the next decade. Scaling targets require systemic transformation. The report outlines ambitious targets for expanding T2T recycling, aiming to increase its share from below 1% today to approximately 15% by 2035. To achieve this, collection rates would need to rise from 33% to 50%, while sorting capacity must expand from 36% to 63%. In parallel, recycling output would have to reach 2.7 million tonnes of new fibres annually. Meeting these targets would require capital expenditure between €8-11 billion and annual operational costs of up to €6.5 billion. Policy support and industry alignment critical. The study highlights that regulatory momentum is already building across Europe, including initiatives such as mandatory textile collection. However, translating policy into operational success remains a key challenge. Recommended actions include expanding collection infrastructure, improving sorting technologies, introducing recyclability standards in textile production, and aligning industry definitions and data frameworks to increase investor confidence. Crucially, the report argues that a full economic assessment should also consider the avoided costs of landfill and waste management, which are currently borne by public systems. Outlook: circular ambitions face economic reality. While the push toward circular textiles continues to gain momentum, the report makes it clear that achieving large-scale T2T recycling will require more than technological readiness. Without significant financial support, regulatory alignment, and value chain coordination, the sector risks falling short of its sustainability goals. However, with the right investment and policy framework, Europe has the potential to build a robust textile recycling ecosystem - one capable of transforming waste into a valuable resource and redefining the future of the industry. April 3, 2026 Apparel brand Lululemon has invested in UK-based startup Epoch... April 3, 2026 Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju has secured €135 million in... April 2, 2026 ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with... April 2, 2026 International circular economy specialist Reconomy has joined ReHubs, a... April 1, 2026 At Colombiatex 2026, sustainability-driven solutions and alternative raw materials... 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Students from Princess Sumaya University for Technology achieve first place globally in ICC2026 competition. Apr 5, 2026 Students from the King Talal School of Business Technology at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) have achieved a remarkable accomplishment by securing first place worldwide in the eighth edition of the International Case Competition (ICC2026). The competition was organized online by The American University in Cairo in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, with the participation of 132 teams from 34 universities across 20 countries. The PSUT team was represented by students Tala Ghannam and Saif Al-Qal'awi, majoring in Business Administration, under the supervision of Dr. Ola Al Haddid. Their victory came as a result of their outstanding performance in analytical thinking, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving in the field of business. PSUT President, Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, expressed her pride in the students and their supervisor for their global achievement, which reflects the excellence of King Talal School of Business Technology students and their ability to apply academic knowledge to analyze real-world challenges and deliver innovative strategic solutions in line with the highest international standards. She further noted that excelling in the international ICC2026 competition demonstrates the effectiveness of the university's academic programs, which emphasize the development of analytical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork skills, thereby enhancing students' readiness to integrate into competitive business environments. This aligns with the vision of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of PSUT's Board of Trustees, in empowering youth and preparing them to become leaders in the knowledge economy. It is worth noting that PSUT continues to develop its curricula and strengthen partnerships with leading global institutions, contributing to the preparation of highly qualified graduates capable of making a meaningful impact in the business sector both locally and internationally. Apr 19, 2026 Apr 13, 2026 The "Aurallis" team from the King Talal School of Business Technology at Princess Sumaya University (PSUT) for Technolog... Apr 8, 2026 The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ramzy Radaideh, at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) announced the resul... Apr 6, 2026 The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) signed a Memorandum of Under... Apr 1, 2026 Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) has announced the expansion of its academic collaboration with Aircom,... Apr 1, 2026 The President of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, patronized the event commem... Mar 29, 2026 A team from the Department of Accounting at the King Talal School of Business Technology at Princess Sumaya University f... Feb 16, 2026 The women's beach volleyball team and the women's 3x3 basketball team of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT...
Gen Z consultants leave Big companies, TikTok becomes the hottest 'exit opportunity' Mar 30, 2026, 09:58 AM Corporate influencers are on the rise, wielding influence from LinkedIn to TikTok. In this era, top elites have a surprising new choice for leaving their jobs: diving into social media and content creation. Kelly He-Sun found one of the most competitive jobs in the corporate world at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - working as a consultant - and was promoted to project leader by age 25. But she didn't see herself staying in consulting forever, so in 2024, she ended her nearly six-year career. She originally planned to travel and create fashion and lifestyle content, but when she made a video about consulting work, it unexpectedly went viral. She told Business Insider: 'I made a video about our typical working hours, and it unexpectedly went viral. I didn't expect it to get so much attention, and that's when I realized, 'Wow, people are really interested in this kind of content." He-Sun is part of a growing number of Gen Z and millennial consultants abandoning traditional career paths to pursue content creation. Their consulting-related posts on TikTok and Instagram can garner thousands of views, and the #corporatelife hashtag has over 1.7 million related posts on TikTok. For some consultants from top firms like MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, EY), their backgrounds represent credibility and an opportunity to offer an inside look into an industry known for its secrecy and intense competition. Three consultants-turned-content-creators shared with Business Insider how they leveraged social media to turn their high-profile jobs into lucrative exits and why they have no plans to return to consulting. Content Creation Earnings Can Be as Lucrative as Consulting He-Sun's posts cover consulting and general career advice, such as how she became one of the youngest managers at a top consulting firm and how to appear competent while asking for help. She started posting content in 2024 and ramped up promotion in 2025. By 2026, she had earned about $42,000. With over 50,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, her income comes mainly from brand partnerships but also includes affiliate marketing, user-generated content, and one-on-one coaching. Joe Fenti, with over 800,000 followers, quit his job at a Big Four consulting firm in 2024 to become a full-time comedian and content creator. Fenti also uses his background to satirize consulting and corporate culture sharply. One of his short videos, titled 'Timesheets In Consulting Make No Sense,' has garnered over 2.2 million views. The 29-year-old started posting content while still at the company but eventually quit when he earned more from content (mainly through brand partnerships) than his consultant salary. Jack Kim, 29, left Bain last year after starting to post about consulting on YouTube while still at the company, realizing there was a huge audience seeking insights on how to enter the consulting industry. He and a friend now run a company called Casebuddy, offering one-on-one consulting coaching to help clients through the entire job application process, from resume writing to successfully navigating case interviews. Their fees range from about $1,300 to $6,700 depending on services. He said most applicants find the program through his social media accounts. Growing Opportunities in the Creator Economy While influencer marketing is often associated with consumer brands, it's becoming increasingly important for B2B companies - which typically want to partner with creators whose audiences include professionals. Lifestyle influencers might secure brand deals with retailers like Walmart or Sephora, while corporate influencers could collaborate with SaaS software companies. Fenti has worked with Grammarly and Scribe, while He-Sun has partnerships with Microsoft, Indeed, and several SaaS startups. Brendan Gahan, founder of Creator Authority, told Business Insider, 'We're in the era of the rise of B2B content creators,' adding that the number of creators focusing on business and corporate life is 'exploding.' This trend can be seen in the growth of LinkedIn content creators and executives at large corporations becoming de facto thought leaders. McKinsey once released a 'LinkedIn Top Voices' list including its leader Bob Sternfels. Lara Sophie Bothur previously revealed to Business Insider how she became Deloitte Germany's first corporate thought leader. Gahan said the B2B influencer marketing market is expected to reach $7.7 billion by the end of 2025. A LinkedIn report from 2025 shows B2B marketers use influencers to boost brand awareness, build trust, and drive sales conversions. Gahan noted that influencers can help shape a brand's reputation and public opinion, influencing decision-makers within companies. For example, if multiple consultants at a firm become interested in a software product promotion they see online, the likelihood of their company purchasing it increases significantly. A Peek into the Mysteries of Consulting The consulting industry is known for its secrecy, prestige, and high earnings, so many young professionals naturally want to understand how it works and how to enter it. Kim said when he first applied to consulting, he found plenty of online information about entering fields like finance and law, but consulting remained a mystery to him. 'I couldn't find any content specifically about consulting,' he said. Fenti believes this content resonates because consulting can be a 'vague' industry filled with 'empty answers' about what consultants actually do. He also thinks his jokes about consulting and corporate culture strike a chord because MBB and the Big Four collectively employ over a million people, and 'it's nice to see your world reflected in others, to see frustrations you feel echoed elsewhere.' Currently, none of these founders plan to return to the corporate world. He-Sun said that after experiencing the hardships of consulting work, she finds content creation 'really easy' in comparison and plans to expand her income sources in the coming year. Kim said he loves his mentoring business and plans to keep growing it, but ultimately he wants to become a more successful content creator. Fenti, in addition to creating content, wants to do more stand-up comedy and says he'll never go back to working for a company again. 'I love being my own boss, setting my own schedule - it feels incredibly liberating.' This article was initially drafted by Business Insider TW using AI-assisted translation and verified by human editors.
For some Gen Z consultants, the hottest new exit opportunity is TikTok. Mar 29, 2026, 3:28 AM PT Kelly He-Sun landed one of the corporate world's most competitive jobs as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group and got promoted to a project leader by age 25. But she didn't see herself doing consulting forever, so in 2024, she quit after almost six years. She planned to spend time traveling and creating fashion and lifestyle content, but when she made a video about working in consulting, it took off. "I made a video about the number of hours we typically work, and it just blew up. I didn't expect it to draw that kind of attention," she told Business Insider. "That's when I started realizing, 'Wow, people are really interested in this type of content.'" He-Sun is among a growing group of Gen Z and millennial consultants who are trading traditional exit opportunities for content creation. Posts about consulting rack up thousands of views on TikTok and Instagram, while the #corporatelife hashtag has over 1.7 million posts on TikTok. For some consultants from top firms, like MBB or the Big Four - which includes McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, and PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and EY - their background can signal credibility, as well as the chance to get an insider's perspective into an industry that's famous for its secrecy and notoriously competitive to break into. Three consultants-turned-content creators told Business Insider how they leveraged their high-profile jobs into lucrative exits with the help of social media, and why they have no plans to go back. Content creation can be as lucrative as consulting. He-Sun posts all about consulting and general career tips, like about how she became one of the youngest managers at a top consulting firm and how to ask for help while still sounding competent. While she started posting in 2024, she ramped up her strategy in 2025. So far in 2026, she's made around $42,000. With over 50,000 followers between Instagram and TikTok, He-Sun makes most of her money through brand deals, but has also earned through affiliate marketing, user-generated content, and 1:1 coaching. Joe Fenti, who has over 800,000 followers across accounts, left his job at a Big Four consulting firm in 2024 to become a full-time comedian and content creator. Fenti also capitalizes on his background by roasting consulting and corporate culture. One sketch, titled "Timesheets In Consulting Make No Sense," has racked up more than 2.2 million views. The 29-year-old started posting content while he was still working at his firm, but finally quit when the money he was making from content, primarily via brand deals, exceeded his consulting salary. Jack Kim, a 29-year-old who quit his job at Bain last year, started posting about consulting on YouTube while he was still at the firm and realized there was a huge audience looking for insights on breaking into consulting. He and his friend now run Casebuddy, a one-on-one mentorship business that helps take clients through the entire process of landing a consulting job, from résumé writing to acing case interviews. They charge between around $1,300 and $6,700, depending on the service, and he said most people applying for the program find it through his social media presence. A growing opportunity in the creator economy. While mostly associated with consumer brands, influencer marketing is becoming increasingly important to B2B companies - and those companies often want to work with creators whose audience includes working professionals. Whereas lifestyle influencers might get brand deals with retailers like Walmart or Sephora, corporate influencers can score brand deals with SaaS companies. Fenti has worked with Grammarly and Scribe, while He-Sun has partnered with Microsoft, Indeed, and several SaaS startups. "We're in this era of the rise of the B2B creator," Brendan Gahan, founder of Creator Authority, told Business Insider, adding that the number of creators focused on business and corporate life was "exploding." The trend can be seen in the growth in LinkedIn content creators, as well as the way executives at major companies have become de facto influencers. McKinsey has promoted its own "top voices on LinkedIn," a list that included leader Bob Sternfels. Lara Sophie Bothur previously told Business Insider how she became Deloitte Germany's first corporate influencer. Gahan said B2B influencer marketing was expected to be worth $7.7 billion by the end of 2025. A LinkedIn report from 2025 found that B2B marketers use influencers to raise brand awareness, build trust, and convert sales. Gahan said influencers can help shape the reputation and opinion of a brand, and in turn influence the decision makers inside companies. For instance, if a bunch of consultants at a firm become interested in a software product they've seen promoted online, it's more likely their company will be interested in buying that product. A glimpse into the mystery of consulting. Consulting is a notoriously secretive, prestigious, and high-paying industry, so naturally, plenty of young professionals are hungry for the inside scoop on how it works and how to break in. Kim said when he was first applying to consulting, he found there was a lot more information online about how to break into fields like finance and law, while consulting was still a mystery. "I wasn't really able to find anyone that was specifically doing consultant content," he said. Fenti said he thinks the content resonates because consulting can be a "nebulous" industry full of "fluff answers" about what consultants actually do. He also thinks his jokes about consulting and corporate culture resonate because the MBB and Big Four firms collectively employ over a million people, and it's "nice to see the world you live reflected back to you and to see the frustrations you feel is also felt elsewhere." None of the creators currently has plans to return to the corporate world. After the grind of consulting, He-Sun said she finds content creation work to be "really easy" in comparison, and she plans to expand her revenue streams in the coming year. Kim said that he loves his mentorship business and has plans to continue growing it, but ultimately wants to become a much bigger content creator. Fenti wants to do more stand-up comedy in addition to his content creation, and said he would never go back to a corporate job. "I love being my own boss. I love creating my own schedule," he said. "It's such a freeing feeling."