Help a leading athletic footwear company reach their sustainability goals
After two highly successful business courses ‘Walk the Talk’ in Paris, we would like to invite you to our third edition in Paris upcoming May. At Strategy& we drive sustainable change by solving those problems that are most important for our clients ánd for the world. This business course will provide you with an excellent opportunity to step in our consultants’ shoes and gain an inside perspective on what it means to work at Strategy&. Together with a group of other ambitious students and some of our own Strategy& colleagues you will embark on a unique adventure to help a leading Athletic Footwear & Apparel company reach their sustainability goals.
Save the dates
- March 2nd: Application deadline (Application closed)
- March 7th: Communication regarding selection
- March 19th: Crack a Case workshop
- March 31st–April 4th: Case interviews
- April 8th: Selection call
- May 1st: Pre-event Business Course
- May 13th–16th: Business Course - Walk the Talk
Experience Walk the Talk: Paris
On Tuesday May 13th, we will set off for Paris: the capital of romance, fashion ánd the landmark Paris climate agreement. During our stay in Paris, you will help an athletic footwear company rethink their value chain in order to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Working on this exciting case will allow you to show off your strong analytical skills and familiarize yourself with the way strategy consultants work. But needless to say, there will also be plenty of time to get to know our consultants while enjoying the beautiful city of Paris! On Thursday afternoon, we will head back to Amsterdam to give you a chance to meet the rest of our Amsterdam office and catch a glimpse of our open company culture. On Friday you will finalize your advice for our client and present your results to a panel of industry experts. The business course will end Friday afternoon.
At Strategy&, personal development is of the highest priority. Throughout the business course you will receive a large deal of training and coaching by our experienced consultants, including feedback sessions that can help you identify your own strengths and development areas.
We are looking for talented recent graduates, Master’s students and 3rd year Bachelor students from all academic backgrounds and universities. Fluency in Dutch is required.
Selection process
The selection process for Walk the Talk consists of a CV selection and a round of two case interviews.
The application deadline for submitting your CV, high school and university transcripts and cover letter is March 2nd 2025 at 23:59 hrs.
On March 7th we will inform you whether or not you have been selected for the case interview round. In preparation for the interview we will organize a Crack a Case workshop on March 19th from 19:00-21:00 for those invited to the interview round. In this workshop you learn how to prepare for your case interviews.
The case interviews will take place on the following days:
- 31, 1, 2, 3 & 4 April 2025
Participants who are successful in securing a business course position will be informed personally before April 8th, 2025.
Do I need special skills or a specific background to attend Walk the Talk?
We are looking for talented recent graduates, Master’s students and 3rd year Bachelor students from all academic backgrounds and universities. No specific background or expertise is required to attend. What counts is your intellectual curiosity, strong academic performance and interest in strategy consulting. We welcome all students enrolled at universities in the Netherlands. Fluency in Dutch is required for this Business Course.
What does Walk the Talk offer you?
- Insights into the work of a strategy consultant at Strategy&
- Teamwork with other students as well as Strategy& consultants in the context of the case and presentation of the results
- A personal mentor who will provide you with feedback and answer all your questions about the entry process and development opportunities at Strategy&
- Opportunity to interact with other highly talented and motivated students from all over the Netherlands
- Experience with helping (retail) clients achieve their sustainability objectives
- And last but not least: experience Paris!
Experience the Strategy& Business Course
Read more about the Business Course experiences of our colleagues Sabine, Ayanna and Leon
Amsterdam Recruiting Team
Thank you for your interest in Strategy&. The Amsterdam Recruiting Team looks after all recruiting activities for our Amsterdam office. We are here to help you with any questions you may have about the firm, our activities on campus and the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need further assistance.
