For many university graduates, entering the consulting industry is an extremely attractive career option with good promotion and earning opportunities. The shortage of skilled labour also has a positive impact on the consulting industry, which is why the majority of companies see the recruitment of new talent as a major challenge in the coming years.

Graduates have a wide range of options for starting their careers. In addition to joining traditional management consultancies, internal management consultancies, consulting associations or other consulting organisations, e.g. in the training and further education sector, are also worth considering. As consulting expertise is also increasingly becoming a key qualification for managers, graduates also have a wide range of opportunities to enter staff and line functions in industrial and service companies (e.g. in human resources or training). Other professional fields include consulting and management-related activities in the public sector as well as in academia (e.g. consulting research, organisational research, strategic management). In addition, the step into self-employment in the field of "Professional Services" is conceivable.