Switching from strategy consulting to high-impact strategy & ops roles – how to build traction beyond applications?
Hi all – quick background
Who I am: 5-year strategy consultant now based in Munich
Why I’m here: I want to learn what I can do beyond applying for roles to increase my impact and/ or prepare myself for those roles
Constraints: Must remain Germany-based; can travel/ work abroad up to 6 months / yr. Open to freelance or fractional roles
What I’ve already done
Applications: ~6 months of targeted apps (80k Hours job board, climate-tech start-ups, impact consultancies). → Very few interviews; roles are scarce
NGO pro bono program: Launched a pro-bono program in my firm: partnered with two EA-aligned NGOs
Networking: Warm intros inside EA / social impact circles
The ask – looking for concrete moves I’m missing?
Examples I brainstormed below. Please add more!
Freelance / fractional gigs—where can I find those projects?
Education: I am also considering some kind of upskilling/ formal education. My goal is to land a role in Global Health & Development.
Other levers: Anything else people used to break out of mainstream consulting and into high-impact roles faster?
Any pointers appreciated. Thank you!
— Kamil
Switching from strategy consulting to high-impact strategy & ops roles – how to build traction beyond applications?
Hi all – quick background
Who I am: 5-year strategy consultant now based in Munich
Why I’m here: I want to learn what I can do beyond applying for roles to increase my impact and/ or prepare myself for those roles
Constraints: Must remain Germany-based; can travel/ work abroad up to 6 months / yr. Open to freelance or fractional roles
What I’ve already done
Applications: ~6 months of targeted apps (80k Hours job board, climate-tech start-ups, impact consultancies). → Very few interviews; roles are scarce
NGO pro bono program: Launched a pro-bono program in my firm: partnered with two EA-aligned NGOs
Networking: Warm intros inside EA / social impact circles
The ask – looking for concrete moves I’m missing?
Examples I brainstormed below. Please add more!
Freelance / fractional gigs—where can I find those projects?
Education: I am also considering some kind of upskilling/ formal education. My goal is to land a role in Global Health & Development.
Other levers: Anything else people used to break out of mainstream consulting and into high-impact roles faster?
Any pointers appreciated. Thank you!
— Kamil