Innovative
We offer unbiased thinking for creative solutions to master challenges holistically and sustainably.
Soft Skills
As a member, we offer you numerous continuing education opportunities that will help you stand out from other students. You can benefit from numerous workshops with external, large consulting companies. Soft skills such as presentation techniques or rhetoric are taught, but also practical case studies are conducted.
Network
The ESB Student Consulting e. V. comprises about 100 members of the different faculties of Reutlingen University, which gives you the opportunity to establish contacts beyond your field of study. Our association also enables you to build up and expand your network by providing you with contacts to interesting national or international corporate partners.
Personal Development
Through the diverse project or departmental work, you will have the opportunity to constantly master new challenges and gain initial insights into working in companies in the various projects. This high degree of practical relevance distinguishes you from your fellow students and forms a highly valued experience for potential employers.
Our Values
Interdisciplinary
We combine professional and methodological knowledge from different faculties and thus enable a view beyond the typical horizon.
Involved
We are characterized by extraordinary commitment, team spirit, and a sense of responsibility.
International
We use intercultural competencies from projects with global companies and valuable experience abroad for successful cooperation.
Our Requirements
Every semester we are looking for new, committed students who would like to support us in our student consultancy.
If you meet the following characteristics, ESB Student Consulting e. V. is the right choice for you:
- Students: enrolled at Reutlingen University, regardless of field of study
- Responsibilty: We are responsible for real, important projects with external partners. Our work is characterized by a high degree of responsibility, which is why a willingness to take responsibility is indispensable for working in our association.
- Engagement: Without the motivation and initiative of our members, the projects would not be feasible. Therefore, we expect a high level of commitment from our members in order to be able to meet the expectations of the project partners to their fullest satisfaction.
- Time availability: Although the work in our association is voluntary, we expect our members to keep a certain amount of time free per week for the work in the association. How much work you can do depends on your project or department. In general, we recommend that you plan about 4 to 8 hours per week for your involvement in Student Consulting.
- Application for the Board
- Application for project or department leader
- Application as project or department member
If you are interested in a board position, you should contact the current board already one semester before and inform yourself about the respective tasks. It is essential that you have already been a member of ESB Student Consulting e.V. for one semester and have gained first experiences in the association, ideally as a project or department manager. After you have finally decided to run for the board, you will be introduced to the members at the general meeting. These members then elect the new board for the next semester according to the majority principle.
An application for a project or department management is always possible at the beginning of a semester. If you press the button below, you will find a few short questions about yourself, your desired project or department, as well as the opportunity to tell us about your motivation for the specific leadership position and upload your resume.
An application as a project or department member is always possible at the beginning of a semester. We recommend attending the kick-off event of the ESB Student Consulting at Reutlingen University, where you will be provided with all important information about the projects and departments. If you press the button below, you will find a few short questions about yourself, your motivation and your desired project or department. You can assign three priorities each, but please note that we cannot always meet all requests.
What our members value about us
Master Student: Business Informatics, 2. Semester, Faculty Informatics
„Developing professionally and, above all, personally in the shortest possible time – the ESBSC offers a great opportunity for this. The club offers challenges and the opportunity to take on responsibility, and it’s also a lot of fun!
Bachelor Student: BEng International Project Engineering, 7.Semester, Faculty Technology
„Committed people, exciting projects, personal development. ESB Student Consulting e.V. offered me all of that. I can only encourage everyone to leave their comfort zone, meet new people and tackle challenges as a team. ESB Student Consulting e.V. is exactly the right place for that!“
Bachelor Student: International Management Double Degree (german-american), 5. Semester, Faculty ESB
„ESB Student Consulting e.V. offers you an innovative and young atmosphere where you can create real impact together with a diverse team and many motivated minds.“
Bachelor Student: International Fashion Retail, 7. Semester, Faculty Textile & Design
„If you want to finally put the theoretical knowledge you learned in your studies to practical use, you’re ready to take on responsibility in exciting projects, and you want to go through a steep learning curve – then you should apply to ESB Student Consulting next semester.“
FAQ for Students
Do I have to study at ESB to become a member of ESB Student Consulting e. V.?
No, you don’t have to. We welcome students from all faculties at Reutlingen University.
Can I apply even though I am only in my first semester?
Sure. There is no restriction on the semester or program of study.
What is the amount of work involved?
This depends on which tasks are currently pending, or in which phase the internal or external project is currently in. In general, however, you can expect a workload of 4 to 8 hours per week.
Can I only apply online?
Yes. To make the application process as simple and smooth as possible, you can only apply for all positions online via our application form. However, this will only be unlocked when the application period is open.
Can I apply for more than one project?
While filling out the application form, you can specify up to three of your favorites.
Can I mix a selection of projects and departments in my application?
Yes you can. Only if you are applying for a ressort or project lead position, only one selection is possible.
How many members are in a team?
The number of members depends on the respective department or the scope of the project. Usually, there are about 5 to 8 people.
How many people manage a project?
Each project is managed by two project leaders.
Can you give me some advice for a successful application?
It’s best to apply for the project or department that matches your personal interests and skills.
What happens if I can't attend the kick-off?
You can still apply for any position. The only requirement is that we receive your application by the deadline.
Is there a membership fee?
Yes. There is a small contribution of 10€ to be paid at the beginning for the whole semester.