FAQ

You can apply at any time, but ideally four months before your planned permanent start or internship start.

If you are applying as a student, young professional, experienced professional, or for a management role and have persuaded us with your application, we will then invite you to our selection day. The selection day includes an interdisciplinary interview and various exercises depending on the entry level, such as handling case studies. You will need to complete an online test in advance if you hope to join us as a Young Professional, Experienced Professional, or in a management role.

In addition to analytical thinking, creativity and communication skills, it is important for us to find out if you are a good fit for us. To do this, we will ask you various questions about specific situations from your past history, and how you acted in these situations. It is important for us to know you as a person and assess your individual approach. We also want to understand what integrity and compliance mean to you, what personal values guide your actions, and whether you share our code of conduct.

Our selection process for all entry levels are held online on MS Teams. Depending on the level, we reserve the right to meet you in person on site. Of course, this also applies the other way round: at your request, you can gain an impression of us at our office at any time. Just get in touch with us!

Our selection process and exercises are usually held in German.

Several observers will take part in the selection process. Typically, the following people will be introduced to you at the start:

• Volkswagen Group Consulting consultants or, depending on the entry level, partners
• A Human Resources colleague
• A moderator

The moderator will manage the selection day and explain the selection criteria. The observers will mainly be silent listeners, but will have the opportunity to ask questions.

You can do an internship with us in two business areas. As a Visiting Consultant, you will gain initial insights into the work of a consultant and work with the team on a specific project for 8 to 12 weeks. We also offer the possibility of a longer internship (3 to 6 months) or employment as a student employee in the Business Management business area.

You can apply to us at any time, but ideally four months before your planned internship start.

Wolfsburg is the headquarters of the VW brand and the Volkswagen Group and is therefore our central site. An internship in Wolfsburg provides the ideal opportunity to get to know Volkswagen Consulting. Depending on the needs of the project and the support options on site, we can also offer an internship in Munich if required.

Please apply in German or English and attach your complete documents to your application:

• Motivation letter, 
• Curriculum Vitae, 
• Employment references, 
• Most recent university degree certificates, 
• School leaving certificate, 
• Grade card and 
• Certificate of enrolment (valid for the entire duration of the internship)

You will need to be enrolled at a university for the entire period of the internship to be employed as a Visiting Consultant or intern.

Yes, you have that option. If you wish, you can work from home two days a week.

The selection process for Visiting Consultants includes interviews with consultants and the handling of case studies.

At the end of the selection day, we would usually inform you directly whether you are a fit for us, and make you an appropriate offer. In any case, you have time to consider whether you would like to accept our offer. Once you have opted to join us, we will discuss the next steps with you.

Essentially, you will need a Master's degree from a university to join us. In special cases, you can also join us with an excellent degree from a renowned University of Applied Sciences.

No, we are deliberately looking for graduates from various degree subjects and attach importance to a balanced mix in our teams. We tend to focus on Economics, Engineering and Business Information Systems graduates. They make up about 90 percent of our team. In addition to different degree subjects, diversity also means a special mix of people with different experiences, interests and cultural backgrounds.

No, you don’t need professional experience. You can join us straight from university.

If we have been convinced by your application, we will invite you to our selection day. The selection day for Young Professionals includes an interdisciplinary interview and various exercises, such as dealing with case studies. You will also have to complete an online test in advance.

In addition to analytical thinking, creativity and communication skills, it is important for us to find out if you are a good fit for us. To do this, we will ask you various questions about specific situations from your past history, and how you acted in these situations. It is important for us to know you as a person and assess your individual approach.

We also want to understand what integrity and compliance mean to you, what personal values guide your actions, and whether you share our conduct principles.

Our selection process for all entry levels are held online on MS Teams. Depending on the level, we reserve the right to meet you in person on site. Of course, this also applies the other way round: at your request, you can gain an impression of us at our office at any time. Just get in touch with us!

Our selection procedures and exercises are usually held in German

Several observers will take part in the selection process. Typically, the following people will be introduced to you at the start:

• Volkswagen Group Consulting consultants or, depending on the entry level, partners
• A Human Resources colleague
• A moderator 

The moderator will manage the selection day and explain the selection criteria. The observers will mainly be silent listeners, but will have the opportunity to ask questions.

At the end of the selection day, we would usually inform you directly whether you are a fit for us and make you an appropriate offer. In any case, you have time to consider whether you would like to accept our offer. Once you have opted to join us, we will discuss the next steps with you.

Please apply in German or English and attach your complete documents to your application:

• Motivation letter, 
• Curriculum Vitae, 
• Employment references, 
• Most recent university degree certificates (if applicable, grade card) and
• School leaving certificate

We have firmly rooted development, personal growth, and talent development in our corporate culture. We systematically and continuously help our employees to develop their skills through demanding projects and individual coaching, ideally preparing them for a leadership role within the Group. Our extensive and comprehensive training concepts based on the requirements of the respective career level – for example, the basic training courses for new entrants or the project management training course for project managers – will be an integral part of your individual training plan. On the job, you will acquire new expertise and develop your know-how. You will receive a tailored training plan and regular feedback from your project manager, including a six-monthly appraisal of your performance and prospects. Your advancement will be based on your personal development. We have a clear basic job specification for every career level for objective decision-making.

We offer individual options, by agreement, to reconcile your project work with your respective private life situation. Depending on your project situation, you can decide whether you want to work at the customer’s, at the office, or work from home. We also offer flexible working time models and opportunities for sabbaticals. You can find more about our benefits here: Benefits

You may specify your preference for the Wolfsburg or Munich office when choosing a work location. We will try to enable you to work at your chosen location depending on the current company and project situation.

The Volkswagen Group operates internationally, which is why we also work on international projects worldwide. You can express your wish for a project abroad at any time. Your request will then be taken into account in staffing if the project situation permits it. It is also possible to be deployed as an expat at our site in Beijing for three years.

Regular feedback is important to us. You will receive regular feedback from your project manager, including a six-monthly appraisal of your performance and prospects. Your advancement will be based on your personal development. We have a clear basic job specification for every career level for objective decision-making.

Volkswagen Group Consulting has clearly defined requirements for each career level. These requirements are transparent and are available to you for guidance and self-assessment.

Your advancement to the next career level depends on your personal and professional development, but above all on your performance in the projects. This criteria will be discussed with you at regular, target-orientated appraisals. 

Reliable knowledge of German and English is a basic prerequisite for your successful project work at Volkswagen Group Consulting.

No, we are deliberately looking for graduates from various degree subjects and attach importance to a balanced mix in our teams. We tend to focus on Economics, Engineering and Business Information Systems graduates. They make up about 90 percent of our team. In addition to different degree subjects, diversity also means a special mix of people with different experiences, interests and cultural backgrounds.

We are working on the strategic future issues of the entire Volkswagen Group. Our project portfolio is therefore broadly structured and divided into four business areas which are called Practice Groups: Product Strategy & Development; Operations Strategy & Corporate Performance; Sales, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability; and Corporate Functions Strategy.

If we have been convinced by your application, we will invite you to our selection day. The selection day for Experienced Professionals includes an interdisciplinary interview and further exercises, such as dealing with case studies. You will also have to complete an online test in advance.

In addition to analytical thinking, creativity and communication skills, it is important for us to find out if you are a good fit for us. To do this, we will ask you various questions about specific situations from your past history, and how you acted in these situations. It is important for us to know you as a person and assess your individual approach.

We also want to understand what integrity and compliance mean to you, what personal values guide your actions, and whether you share our conduct principles.

Our selection process for all entry levels are held online on MS Teams. Depending on the level, we reserve the right to meet you in person on site. Of course, this also applies the other way round: at your request, you can gain an impression of us at our office at any time. Just get in touch with us!

Our selection process and exercises are generally held in German.

Several observers will take part in the selection process. Typically, the following people will be introduced to you at the start:

• Volkswagen Group Consulting consultants or, depending on the entry level, partners
• A Human Resources colleague
• A moderator 

The moderator will manage the selection day and explain the selection criteria. The observers will mainly be silent listeners, but will have the opportunity to ask questions.

At the end of the selection day, we would usually inform you directly whether you are a fit for us and make you an appropriate offer. In any case, you have time to consider whether you would like to accept our offer. Once you have opted to join us, we will discuss the next steps with you.

Please apply in German or English and attach your complete documents to your application:

• Motivation letter, 
• Curriculum Vitae, 
• Employment references, 
• Most recent university degree certificates
• School leaving certificate and 
• Project list

We have firmly rooted development, personal growth, and talent development in our corporate culture. We systematically and continuously help our employees to develop their skills through demanding projects and individual coaching, ideally preparing them for a leadership role within the Group. Our extensive and comprehensive training concepts based on the requirements of the respective career level – for example, the basic training courses for new entrants or the project management training course for project managers – will be an integral part of your individual training plan. On the job, you will acquire new expertise and develop your know-how. You will receive a tailored training plan and regular feedback from your project manager, including a six-monthly appraisal of your performance and prospects. Your advancement will be based on your personal development. We have a clear basic job specification for every career level for objective decision-making.

We offer individual options, by agreement, to reconcile your project work with your respective private life situation. Depending on your project situation, you can decide whether you want to work at the customer’s, at the office, or work from home. We also offer flexible working time models and opportunities for sabbaticals. You can find more about our benefits here: Benefits

You may specify your preference for the Wolfsburg or Munich office when choosing a work location. We will try to enable you to work at your chosen location depending on the current company and project situation.

The Volkswagen Group operates internationally, which is why we also work on international projects worldwide. You can express your wish for a project abroad at any time. Your request will then be taken into account in staffing if the project situation permits it. It is also possible to be deployed as an expat at our site in Beijing for three years.

Regular feedback is important to us. On the completion of a project, you will receive a detailed formal appraisal of your individual project performance. Your personal and professional development will be assessed, discussed and agreed on in regular discussions with your manager.

Our selection procedures and exercises are usually in German

Volkswagen Group Consulting has clearly defined requirements for each career level. These requirements are transparent and are available to you for guidance and self-assessment.

Your advancement to the next career level depends on your personal and professional development, but above all on your performance in the projects. This criteria will be discussed with you at regular, target-orientated appraisals.

Reliable knowledge of German and English is a basic prerequisite for your successful project work at Volkswagen Group Consulting.

Please apply in German or English and attach your complete documents to your application:

• Motivation letter, 
• Curriculum Vitae, 
• Employment references, 
• Most recent university degree certificates
• School leaving certificate and 
• Project list

If you are applying for a management role and have persuaded us with your application, we will then invite you to management selection process. The selection process typically takes two independent selection days and includes various exercises to get to know you as best as possible. An online test must be completed prior to the selection process.

In addition to analytical thinking, creativity and communication skills, it is important for us to find out if you are a good fit for us. To do this, we will ask you various questions about specific situations from your past history, and how you acted in these situations. It is important for us to know you as a person and assess your individual approach.

We also want to understand what integrity and compliance mean to you, what personal values guide your actions, and whether you share our conduct principles. 

Once you have applied as a student, young professional, experienced professional, or for management and your application has impressed us, we will invite you to our selection day. The selection day involves a generic interview and, depending on the entry level, various exercises, such as working on case studies. To join us as a young professional, experienced professional, or in management, you will need to complete an online test in advance.

Our selection process for all entry levels are held online on MS Teams. Depending on the level, we reserve the right to meet you in person on site. Of course, this also applies the other way round: at your request, you can gain an impression of us and the office at any time. Just get in touch with us!

Our selection procedures and exercises are usually in German

Several observers will take part in the selection process. Typically, the following people will be introduced to you at the start:

• Volkswagen Group Consulting consultants or, depending on the entry level, partners
• A Human Resources colleague
• A moderator

The moderator will manage the selection day and explain the selection criteria. The observers will mainly be silent listeners, but will have the opportunity to ask questions.

At the end of the management selection process, we would usually inform you directly whether you are a fit for us and make you an appropriate offer. In any case, you have time to consider whether you would like to accept our offer. Once you have opted to join us, we will discuss the next steps with you.

We have firmly rooted development, personal growth, and talent development in our corporate culture. We systematically and continuously help our employees to develop their skills through demanding projects and individual coaching, ideally preparing them for a leadership role within the Group. Our extensive and comprehensive training concepts based on the requirements of the respective career level are an integral part of your individual training plan. 

We offer individual options, by agreement, to reconcile your project work with your respective private life situation. Depending on your project situation, you can decide whether you want to work at the customer’s, at the office, or work from home. We also offer flexible working time models and opportunities for sabbaticals. You can find more about our benefits here: Benefits

You may specify your preference for the Wolfsburg or Munich office when choosing a work location. We will try to enable you to work at your chosen location depending on the current company and project situation.

The Volkswagen Group operates internationally, which is why we also work on international projects worldwide. You can express your wish for a project abroad at any time. Your request will then be taken into account in staffing if the project situation permits it. It is also possible to be deployed as an expat at our site in Beijing for three years.

Our selection procedures and exercises are usually in German

Volkswagen Group Consulting has clearly defined requirements for each career level. These requirements are transparent and are available to you for guidance and self-assessment.

Your advancement to the next career level depends on your personal and professional development, but above all on your performance in the projects. This criteria will be discussed with you at regular, target-orientated appraisals.

Volkswagen Group Consulting has clearly defined requirements for each career level. These requirements are transparent and are available to you for guidance and self-assessment.

Your advancement to the next career level depends on your personal and professional development, but above all on your performance in the projects. This criteria will be discussed with you at regular, target-orientated appraisals.

Reliable knowledge of German and English is a basic prerequisite for your successful project work at Volkswagen Group Consulting.