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zeb career blog

Welcome to our zeb career blog. Get to know the zeb team and gain exciting insights for your zeb career in financial services!

In the first category, Career Tip, you will find useful tips from the Talent Attraction team for your zeb career as well as inspiring information about doctorates at zeb.

In the categories Testimonials and Articles you can find out more about working life in consulting and the corporate culture at zeb. Get exciting insights from our advisors Carolin and Charlotte about the Bachelor Welcome Program and learn about our innovation and networking meetings.

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Article

zeb.Uni 2024 – Two days full of inspiration, networking and fun

This year, again, we can look back on another eventful zeb.Uni. Find out more about the exciting agenda of this year’s innovation and network meeting here.

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Testimonial

5 questions for ... Meike about her work in personnel development

Meike has been with zeb since the beginning of 2023 and works in personnel development. In this testimonial, she describes how she first learned about zeb and why she decided to work specifically in this field.

Career tip

Your job application – are we a match?

A successful application process begins even before the actual application. First, you should find out what you enjoy most and be fully aware of your skills and interests. Only when you know these things, can you find a profession that fulfills you and consequently enjoy your work.

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Article

Our application process

Are you wondering what the application process is like at zeb and do you want to know what you can expect from us? Then read this article.

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Article

We are proutz - proud to be out @ zeb

Our proutz network aims to raise awareness, promote tolerance and understanding and thus counteract prejudice. In this blog post, you will learn more about the background and objective of this network.

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Article

8 reasons why IT consulting at zeb may just be exactly the right thing for you

You are looking for a new challenge but don't know yet if consulting is the right thing for you? Read our article and learn more about (IT) consulting at zeb.

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Article

Hard skills vs. soft skills – which do I really need as a consultant?

You want to know what skills you should have in IT consulting? Our IT consultant Marvin reports on what really matters.

Career tip

Your interview – show us who you are!

Has your application convinced the employer and have you been invited to an interview? Congratulations! Now it's time for the final sprint.

Career tip

Your cover letter – what motivates you?

A cover letter serves as a kind of self-advertisement. You can use it to describe various stages of your career more comprehensively and back them up by adding relevant information such as your individual tasks or the success of your projects. You can also explain your personal motivation for applying to precisely this position.

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Testimonial

"Working independently and with utmost precision and new methods is part of the daily routine of Embedded Research."

Eva completed a three-month internship in the Embedded Research team to gain practical experience alongside her university studies in economics. Find out more about the day-to-day work of a research intern and about the application process at zeb.

Career tip

Your CV – what is your life about?

Your CV serves as a showcase for your career. In your CV, you should list all your relevant experience – ranging from your education, internships and student jobs to permanent positions. Job-related voluntary work and social commitment may also be included.

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Testimonial

"I help to ensure that we at zeb stay up-to-date and can keep up with the latest industry developments."

Matilda works as a student assistant in Research. In her testimonial, she tells us about the tasks she takes on and what she particularly appreciates about working at zeb.

Article

zeb.Uni 2022: 30 years of zeb are just the beginning

There was something very special to celebrate at this year's zeb.Uni: zeb turns 30. Founded in 1992 in Münster, the company has grown rapidly over the past 30 years. Today, zeb is the professional home of almost 1,000 employees.

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Testimonial

"Being involved in different projects made me realize that no two days are the same in the Research department."

As an intern in the Research department, Antonie learned much about client projects, data processing and evaluation processes. Find out more about her time at zeb, the team and the daily work of our researchers!

Testimonial

"At zeb you don't get the feeling of just being 'the intern'. Right from the very beginning, I was a real member of the team."

During her zeb internship in Finance & Risk, Mishale learned a great deal. Follow this link to read more about her work experience at zeb and about what she appreciated most during her internship.

Testimonial

"Regardless of whether you are an intern, consultant, or manager – your personal opinion is always appreciated."

You are interested in IT and would like to work as a consultant? Patricia tells us about her projects and the team spirit that she experienced during her internship in IT consulting at zeb. In addition, she will reveal some useful tips for your application.

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Testimonial

"The overall mindset is to support you, whatever your aspirations."

Learn more about our Senior Manager Kerttu of zeb's London office and her appreciation of zeb's continued learning opportunities.

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Article

Remote working tips for future (IT) consultants

Is the home office now a permanent part of your everyday life? Read our tips to get the most out of your home office time.

Testimonial

"Often enough it is about interpersonal aspects that require empathy and tact."

What is the most exciting thing about working in consulting and what should you bring to the job? Our Senior Manager Marion Pfaller gives insights into her career and everyday working life at zeb.

Testimonial

"You gain deep insights into a variety of companies and meet interesting people."

Franziska joined zeb in 2016 and works as a Senior Consultant in Berlin focussing on insurance topics in consulting. In this interview, she gives us some insights into her start at zeb, what she likes about her job and how she manages her work-life balance.