Ruth

I joined OC&C in 2017 after studying English Literature with German at Oxford. Initially I joined the London office. I chose OC&C because my best friend was working here and I really liked the atmosphere and the people I met on interview days.

For those considering applying, my advice would be: 1) do it! And 2) ask as many people as possible to practise cases with you so you get used to thinking logically & in a structured way.

Since joining, I have had exposure to a very broad range of industries and business types – and I have learnt how to think critically and write lucidly about complex business models and trends.

I moved to Munich with OC&C in early 2018 to help grow our presence there, so being open to opportunity at OC&C has helped me improve my German, experience life in a new country & see the firm from a different, more “start-up” perspective.

Outside of project work, I have a fantastic support network at the firm (my peers, who joined with me; my German colleagues and my mentor) who have helped me during this period and who encourage me when things seem challenging. I have had a great time in the last year skiing and running with colleagues – so I think the work hard / play hard culture is still very strong!

"I have had exposure to a very broad range of industries and business types – and I have learnt how to think critically and write lucidly about complex business models and trends."