To apply to OC&C Strategy Consultants in 2027, choose your office and role on the official OC&C careers page, submit a one-page CV and cover letter, and complete the online test (a video assessment plus an aptitude test). Successful candidates then face quant-heavy case interviews and a final partner round. Apply early — hiring runs on a rolling basis.
This guide covers the 2027 intake at OC&C Strategy Consultants — applications open in 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early gives you the strongest chance. Confirm exact dates on OC&C Strategy Consultants's official careers page.
How to Apply to OC&C: Submitting Your Application
Everything starts on the official OC&C careers page. Select one office — London, Paris, Hamburg, New York, or another location — and the role that fits your profile. Most graduates apply for Associate Consultant; penultimate-year students apply for the Summer Associate Consultant internship.
Your application needs two documents:
- CV: one page, achievement-driven, with quantified results on every bullet. Boutique recruiters read each CV closely — duties without numbers get screened out.
- Cover letter: short and specific about why OC&C. Generic "I love strategy" paragraphs signal you are treating the firm as a backup.
How to Apply to OC&C: the Online Test Stage
If your CV passes screening, you will be invited to the online test: a one-way video assessment plus an aptitude-style mapped test. Invitations usually arrive within a few weeks of your intake's application window.
Two things matter here. First, apply early — OC&C hires on a rolling basis with small interview slots per office, and late applicants can find the pipeline already full. Second, do not take the test cold: the video format and timed reasoning questions both reward practice. We detail the format in our OC&C online assessment guide.
Interviews: Case Rounds and Final Partner Round
Candidates who pass the online test move to first-round interviews: typically a case interview plus a fit interview. OC&C's cases are quant-heavy — expect sustained pressure on numbers, assumptions, and commercial reasoning rather than framework recitation.
The final round is usually held in the office with senior partners. At a boutique, this stage carries real weight: the partners are the people you would actually work with, and they are judging whether they want you on their small team. Decisions generally follow within a couple of weeks.
Deadlines
OC&C sets no single global deadline — each office runs its own timeline. Graduate applications typically open in autumn and close in winter, with the internship cycle slightly earlier. Check the official OC&C careers page for your office's current dates rather than relying on third-party listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start my OC&C application?
As early as the window opens. OC&C hires on a rolling basis, so early applicants compete for more interview slots.
Can I apply to more than one OC&C office?
Apply to one office — the one where you actually want to work. Each office runs its own hiring process.
What happens if I fail the OC&C online test?
You are screened out before the interview stage. Most candidates can reapply in a later cycle — check the official careers page for the reapplication policy.
Is work experience required for the Associate Consultant role?
No. It is the standard graduate entry route, open to final-year students and recent graduates.
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