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 2: Get to know us

We provide the opportunity to get to know us and ask questions regarding 180 DC and the recruiting proces by regestering for on online chat with one our board members.

Step 3a: Case interview

You will be presented a case by a case leader from 180 DC, 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 3b: Personal fit interview

During this interview (also known as PEI), you will be asked about previous experiences, your motivations for joining 180 DC 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 4: Receive your result & feedback

After completing step 2a and 2b of the application process, your application will be reviewed by the 180 DC 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 5: Kick-off event!

After receiving the good news, you will receive information on the first event of 180 DC 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

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, both academic and extracurricullar.
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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 in one time & improve it afterwards before submitting.

Get to know 180 DC (Leuven)

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

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Look for reasons why 180 DC would be a good fit with you.
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Gather information on the values and goals of 180DC.
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Get to know the projects and research why a specific project would be a good fit for you or why it interests you.

Discover 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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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 180 DC. 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?