"Breaking into Consulting: From Case Studies to Career Reality"
Curious about consulting?
Join us for an interactive evening to explore what a consulting career truly entails in the Netherlands. Whether you’re considering consulting for the first time or wondering if it’s the right fit for you, this event combines insider insights with a hands-on challenge to help you get a realistic picture of the work.
For this session, we’re welcoming Sofia Morais, Consultant at PwC specialising in AI Strategy and Digital Innovation, who brings a fresh perspective on entering the industry and navigating its challenges. With experience adapting to a new country and corporate culture, she offers valuable insights into the realities of consulting work in the Netherlands today.
Our session will include:
Speech (30 minutes):
The Realities of Consulting
Who would suit consulting as a career?
What consulting in the Netherlands is like (e.g., compared to Portugal)
Innovation Mock Case (30–40 minutes):
Team discussion and problem-solving
Presentations with live feedback from our guest speaker
Special prizes for the winning team!
Networking Drinks at Cafe Krater*
In the agenda:
18:00-18.10: Gathering and Opening remarks
18.10-18:40: Sofia Speech
18:40-19.20: Innovation Mock Case
19:20-20:00: Networking at Cafe Krater*
📅 Date: 16.10.2025
📍 Location: Roeterseiland Campus UvA, building A (A2.12)
⏰ Time: 18.00 - 20:00
**As a student-led initiative, we aim to keep all our events accessible with free registration. Since we operate on a nonprofit basis, drinks are not included in the registration.