Your opportunity with us: Make an impact right from the start.
With us, you will work on exciting projects from day one: whether change management, leadership development, or organizational design in the automotive, energy, or pharmaceutical industries. With your special skills, team spirit, and creative freedom, we will develop sustainable solutions together. This is how we strengthen organizations for current and future challenges. Our goal: real impact. Together with you, we shape the world of work—with a clear focus on effective change.
Some employees start their careers with an internship at our company and continue their path as consultants in our company after completing their studies.
The majority of our colleagues apply for positions as consultants after completing their studies. Career changers with professional experience are also welcome.
Some employees start their careers with an internship at our company and continue their path as consultants in our company after completing their studies.
The majority of our colleagues apply for positions as consultants after completing their studies. Career changers with professional experience are also welcome.
"It is important to us that your performance expectations, personality, and values are a good fit for us."
Clemens Heisinger, Partner at CPC
Application for an internship at CPC
Are you already in at least your fourth semester of your bachelor's degree or are you enrolled in a master's program? Are you considering entering the consulting industry through an internship? Do you want to broaden your horizons or experience the field of consulting firsthand? Then an internship at CPC is just right for you!
What consulting means at CPC
In more than 30 years, CPC has carried out over 2,500 projects. Interns have always been an important source of support in our day-to-day business. Many of today's CPC partners and managers started out with us as interns.
We solve various problems within the scope of our projects.
With our change management services, we support customers through change, for example in digitalization with SAP S/4HANA and AI consulting. In doing so, we raise awareness of the need for change and ensure that it is feasible in practice.
Our cultural development and organizational design solutions support our clients in transforming their businesses—from analysis to practical implementation.
Our customized solutions for leadership development empower and inspire clients at all levels of the organization worldwide. We facilitate learning and personal development—even in times of purely virtual collaboration.
With our change management services, we support customers through change, for example in digitalization with SAP S/4HANA and AI consulting. In doing so, we raise awareness of the need for change and ensure that it is feasible in practice.
Our cultural development and organizational design solutions support our clients in transforming their businesses—from analysis to practical implementation.
Our customized solutions for leadership development empower and inspire clients at all levels of the organization worldwide. We facilitate learning and personal development—even in times of purely virtual collaboration.
What can you expect from us? That can vary greatly. The only thing that is certain is that you will work with us on exciting projects that are as diverse as our customers.
Questions and answers about internships at CPC
What are the chances of being hired at CPC?
We are happy to take on interns who have impressed us with their commitment, creativity, and motivation—and who enjoy consulting. Have you shown during your internship that you are a good fit for us? If you are about to graduate or are planning a gap year, you can start with us as a junior consultant or consultant.
What is special about an internship at CPC?
We integrate you into ongoing projects right from the start. From day one, you will support us with challenging tasks instead of making coffee or doing leftover work. The key difference between us and other management consultancies lies in the development opportunities and prospects that CPC offers you even during an internship. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. You will be supported in this primarily through intensive individual mentoring and regular feedback.
What does CPC specialize in?
Does CPC also operate internationally?
Can CPC issue me with an official internship confirmation for my studies?
Is there an application deadline?
Applying to be a consultant at CPC
As Germany's leading change management consultancy, we are committed to long-term growth and need the best talent to achieve this. Are you ready to get started as a change champion and project hero?
Start your career as a change champion at CPC
You have successfully completed your master's degree and speak German and English fluently. You think entrepreneurially, are structured, and a real team player. Whether through internships, self-employment, or professional experience, you have already gained some practical experience. Ideally, you have IT skills, are agile in your thinking, and have a good understanding of business. Above all, you enjoy change management and consulting. Then join our team and put your strengths to work with us!
A multifaceted solution for a wide range of challenges.
With our change management , we support customers in a wide variety of change projects. In doing so, we raise awareness among all managers and employees involved of the need for change and ensure that it is feasible in practice. Our unique approach guarantees sustainable transfer and creates operational added value—from planning to rollout. People are always at the center of all our activities. Typical challenges include:
Change management as part of the SAP S/4 HANA implementation at a chemical company
Automotive consulting for a leading global automotive manufacturer
(web-based & traditional) in telecommunications
Establishing a new leadership culture in
the mining industry
Executive development (web-based & traditional) in telecommunications
Establishing a new leadership culture in the mining industry
What you can expect
With us, you can hit the ground running from day one and develop your skills in various areas. Here's what that looks like:
Our values: Entrepreneurship, teamwork, and personal development for maximum success and shared responsibility in projects.
Anne Babilon-Teubenbacher, Partner at CPC
What does the application process look like? What steps can you expect?
Step 1
Online application
Your documents help us to better assess your qualifications, experience, and achievements.
Step 2
Test + video interview
After your documents have been reviewed and approved, you will receive a link to an independent, scientifically based personality test. Based on the results, we would like to meet with you in person to find out whether you are a good fit for our culture and way of working.
Step 3
Application day + case study
Everything fits so far? Then let's get down to business. The best way to find out if we're a good fit is to just give it a try. That's why we have a case study from our everyday consulting work waiting for you—it simulates our work and gives you a direct insight into how we collaborate.
Step 4
getting acquainted
We want to get to know you better over coffee or a meal—and take the time to answer your questions. This allows us to form a personal impression, which is just as important to us as the virtual one.
Step 5
Feedback + Contract
Based on the results, you will receive honest feedback from us. If this is positive, we look forward to discussing the contract with you and clarifying any open questions.
We would like to express our gratitude for these awards.
- CPC is five-time No. 1 hidden champion for change management
- Year after year, Brandeins/thema names us Germany's best management consultancy for change management.
- We have been Focus Top Consultants for many years.
- HR Excellence Award and European Training Award winner together with Deutsche Telekom and Lufthansa Technik
- We are ranked No. 1 on the Great Place to Work list in the 51–100 employees category and are a Kununu Top Company.
