Looking to relocate to Amsterdam - Does anyone know when the entry-level recruitment cycle starts for most consultancies there? Is it possible to bypass the Masters requirement (looks very common in the region) if already have 1yoe?

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Recruitment happens year-round, with the main recruiting cycles happening 4-6 months before the end of the semester. Generally you'll need at least 2 yoe to avoid needing a master's. NL is usually quite strict on this, but sometimes in Europe there are bachelor analyst positions.

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It is definitely possible to bypass the Masters requirement. I think this mostly depends on the type of consulting. Technology related consulting does not always require a Master degree, while strategy consulting (very often) does. My (non-Dutch) girlfriend went to a big4 straight after her Bachelor without any work experience.

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Depends on the firm. Generally you'd want 2ish YOE. Do you have citizenship/right to work? That can change the time as well

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Yes, I do have the right to work. Does the recruitment cycle varies depending on the firm, or is it relatively similar across all?

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