"From the very start of the ISW it was clear that the weekend was going to be hard work but also a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Having the chance to work with real data, with a real client and with a real team from all over Europe is an opportunity that I seized and relished. Having never had hands on experience of consulting before I jumped at the chance to learn from a real-life case study that took place over 3 days rather than 3 hours. The ISW not only convinced me that strategy consulting was for me, but also that OC&C was the place for me. Meeting other candidates and employees from France, Germany and the Netherlands as well from the UK convinced me that these were the kind of people I would love to work and socialise with. This is a unique opportunity to improve not only your knowledge of consulting but also to get a real feel for who OC&C are"

"The 2007 International Strategy Workshop I attended was an incredible experience that met and even exceeded all my expectations. The three days featured a well balanced program between consulting training and hands-on teamwork on a real-life client project. It was rewarding to see the client was so interested in our views! This led to some very fruitful discussions with a company whose business we had just discovered. Moreover, the high quality interactions with key OC&C personnel at all levels of seniority gives you a very clear insight of what it's like to work for OC&C.

All this took place in the heart of breathtaking Istanbul, in which we enjoyed a fine selection of cultural and fun events along the way. Most importantly perhaps, the people I met, be it from OC&C or the other participants, were all extremely bright and open-minded, and I've built some lasting friendships. Investment in personal development at OC&C is remarkable and this makes it such a great place for anyone interested in strategy consulting. I would therefore definitively recommend this workshop to any individual displaying an interest in the consulting industry."

"Taking part of the OC&C International Strategy Workshop offered me a unique opportunity to get a bigger idea of what consulting consists in. By working with experienced consultants from the OC&C European offices as well as European students from different backgrounds on a challenging and exciting consultancy project, I felt very involved and reinforced my interest for Strategy consulting.

Even though I was already interested in starting my career in consulting, this outstanding workshop definitely convinced me to do so. Not only did we work on a real case, but we also followed the traditional steps as we would have concretely done it in a consulting firm (information research, analysis, interviews, recommendations, final presentation). Moreover, the perfect balance between cultural and consulting times provided the workshop with a very attractive ambiance.

I strongly recommend students to send their application for the next OC&C Workshop session. I do reckon it was the best way for me to know how consulting is working and also to make my professional decisions."

"This event offers a splendid opportunity for you to get to know whether strategy consulting, especially with OC&C is the right thing for you. Besides the intensive and interesting case, being in such an exciting and lively city like Istanbul is a real highlight"

"Upon landing in Istanbul for OC&C's International Strategy Workshop, we were almost immediately given a crash course in consulting and put to work on a real-world case. Working with team-mates from around the world, we built skills that we will call upon for the rest of our careers, while after hours we had the opportunity to relax, get to know each other and enjoy the city's nightlife. Throughout the weekend, experienced OC&C consultants were available to support us and answer our questions about both the case and the company. There could be no better introduction to OC&C's people and culture: my incredible experience at the International Strategy Workshop is a big part of why I decided to join OC&C."

"After attending the recruiting presentations of most consultancy firms I always left with same feelings of 'Yeah that sounds interesting, but what do you actually DO?'

The ISW truly answered that question by providing an intense introduction to what strategy consultancy is all about and to a level that simply can't be achieved with traditional case studies. We analysed real data, interviewed real company executives and toured real factory floors in order to develop our findings for the case. All of this was scheduled around a framework of basic consultancy skill sets to assist with the study and, of course, fantastic socialising events to meet the other participants and consultants from all levels within OC&C.

Finally, the ISW provides an excellent chance to evaluate OC&C and it played a large part in my eventual decision to join the firm following graduation"

"I took part in the International Strategy Workshop in Istanbul in 2007. The most important for me was to understand what being a consultant means and these four days with OC&C managers are the best way to figure it out. Besides, we were given very useful tricks for those who want to prepare themselves for case interviews. But the week end was not all about work: we also took time to discover the city (especially by night) and have fun!"

"The 2007 ISW gave me a clearer idea of what working at OC&C would be like. In groups of five, we were thrown into a three-day project that culminated in a fifteen minute presentation. Along the way, we interviewed real clients, visited local factories and mined enormous Excel spreadsheets. The work was voluminous and difficult, but rewarding.

Beyond this the workshop was an opportunity to explore a new city, meet ambitious people from around Europe and enjoy excellent food and accommodation"