Ann-Sophie comes from Viernheim, a small town near Heidelberg. She studied Business Administration in both her Bachelor's and Master's programmes, first at the University of Tübingen and then at the Nova School in Lisbon. In her free time, she enjoys design and sports. She has been dancing ballet since she was three and has held a tennis racket in an on/off relationship since the age of five.
'Team spirit is very important at R&P and you can tell. This is, of course, realised with a good atmosphere in the office, but also with events of all kinds.'
– Ann-Sophie Hammer
What was your path to management consultancy and what made you decide to apply to Prof. Roll & Pastuch?
My path to management consultancy was already clear quite early on. In my bachelor's degree, for example, I got involved in a student-run management consultancy and then did a few internships in consulting. What attracted me to management consultancy was the extremely fast learning curve, the variety and the responsibility. The question for the permanent position was then really only: large company or something more familiar?
From my internships, I realised that a good working atmosphere with a supportive culture is very important to me. I also wanted to specialise in my knowledge and thought about pricing and sales early on, as it combines quantitative and qualitative work so wonderfully. Prof. Roll & Pastuch therefore fulfilled all the criteria for me.
How were your first few months at R&P?
In my first few months, I was able to learn a lot and work on several projects. Thanks to the small project teams, you quickly take on a lot of responsibility here, presenting to clients etc. This is definitely a big difference to the larger companies and my experiences there. Jumping in at the deep end is more of a routine here than an exception. However, this is worth its weight in gold for your own development and is a lot of fun. I was also impressed by the strong team spirit. Team spirit is very important at R&P and you can tell. This is, of course, realised with a good atmosphere in the office, but also with events of all kinds.
To what extent has the work contributed to your personal and professional development?
I think in terms of professional development, there are the classic things: More depth of knowledge, more experience in the implementation of projects. A colourful mix of hard and soft skills development. Personally, my self-confidence and trust in my own performance has increased. Once you've jumped in at the deep end a few times, you have great confidence in many other things that are still possible.
What has been your favourite project so far?
My favourite project so far has been with a large mechanical engineering company. We are working on a new list price logic as well as the international pricing system and conditions. So we cover a lot of ground, which of course conveys a lot of knowledge in a short space of time.
What advice would you give to potential applicants who are considering a career in management consulting?
Consultancy requires a diverse range of skills. Hard and soft skills are equally important. However, you should not be put off by a lack of experience in a specific area, because with motivation and interest you can learn most things quickly and will be supported in doing so. However, you should also be able to convey this motivation in the job interview.
If you are strongly interested in a daily routine that is as regular as possible, you will probably not be happy in counselling. However, if you enjoy changing topics and tasks and would like to work in a dynamic and motivated team, you will feel right at home here. Everyone should consider this before applying.
