05-12-2024
Alumni - Maarten Koster
When I started at Student Consultant, I had a hunch that consultancy would suit me, but I had no concrete experience in the field. During the year and a half I worked at Student Consultant, I completed assignments for a large student housing provider, one of the biggest theme parks in Europe, and supported a renowned consultancy firm on several projects in the water sector. This gave me the chance to develop my professional skills while exploring work in various industries.
In addition to my work on external projects, I was actively involved in the Business Development department. Initially, I focused on cold acquisition and later shifted my efforts towards expanding Student Consultant’s existing relationships. I enjoyed both roles, and eventually, I took on a leadership position as Business Development Lead for the Tilburg-Eindhoven hub. In this role, I managed a great team and contributed to shaping the strategic direction of our hub.
I’ve now been working as an analyst at one of the world’s largest consultancy firms for six months. Every day, I apply the project and stakeholder management skills that I developed at Student Consultant. My experience in Business Development also helps me build strong relationships with my clients. I look back on my time at Student Consultant with great joy and appreciation and still see it as one of the best opportunities to develop yourself alongside your studies.