The application process explained:

Step 1: Online application

Click the link at the top of this page to start your application when the applications are opened. You will have to submit your CV along with a motivation as to why you would like to join us.

Step 2a: Case interview

You will be presented a case by a case leader from 180DC, which you will have to solve in a group of people. This will take around 25-35 min. in total, after which you have to provide your findings to the evaluating board.

Step 2b: Personal fit interview

During this interview (also known as PEI), you will be asked about previous experiences, your motivations for joining 180DC Leuven, what kind of person you are and so on. Typically you will also get the chance to ask your questions you might have for us.

Step 3: Receive your result & feedback

After completing step 2a and 2b of the application process, your application will be reviewed by the 180DC Leuven board. If we find your application to be withheld, you will receive an e-mail or call notifying you of this good news. In any case, you will have the chance to ask for feedback.

Step 4: Kick-off event!

After receiving the good news, you will receive information on the first event of 180DC Leuven organized for you: the kick-off event! At this event, you will have the chance to meet your team mates which you will be working with, as well as have the chance to network and participate in a workshop.

Tips and tricks for acing your application

Critically review your online submission

By critically reviewing your online submission, you might still spot some mistakes or areas of improvement. Some tips:

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Let someone else read your CV. Often they might see things you overlooked.
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Add all relevant experiences to your CV, even non-academic ones which portray who you are.
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Write down a bulleted list of key ideas to write your motivation about, write a text around this structure.
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Write your motivation at one time an re-read it some time later to make improvements on it before submitting.

Do research on 180DC (Leuven)

It might be very useful to do some prior research on 180DC or the Leuven branch in particular to come prepared to the interview.

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Look for reasons why specifically there's something in 180DC for you.
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Gather some basic info on the values and goals of 180DC.
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Look up what projects are in the pipeline for your application semester and try to reason which project most interests and suits you.
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Read up on the partners and projects of 180DC Leuven.

Get comfortable with cases and group projects

While definitely not a neccesity, it can be helpful to look at some cases beforehand and get comfortable with them.

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Read up on what consultancy cases are all about (it's a very specific way if you're not familiar with it) and look up how group cases are typically done. There are numerous videos of this available online.
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Read a book on consulting. This might seem crazy, but most consultancy candidates start out this way!
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Ideally, practice a case with a friend, relative or someone you know who is familiar with this.
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Be yourself and act relaxed. We are trying to judge how you are in a group, no need for any special behaviour.
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Don't over-prepare for this group case. While having practice and reading up on cases is great, it is by no means a neccesity to be able to join 180DC. It can however help you in knowing what to expect.

Prepare for questions regarding your group working abilities

Being a teamplayer and working in a group is key to delivering a succesful project. Therefore, not only should you show this in your group case, but you should also prepare for questions about this ability.

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Think of or list some experiences in which you were a member of a group trying to reach a goal, and what your role was in that group. What did you contribute?
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Be ready and prepared to talk about 2-3 of these examples and practice how you would tell this to an interviewer.
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Try to think about what type of person you typically are in a group.
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Also think about your own weaknesses, what can you still improve on?