Internship Advisory & Research – Labor Market and Strategic HRM

0.8-1 FTE per week | Utrecht | Hybrid | Organizational Transformations | € 600,- | Master's Degree

Your progress starts at Berenschot

How do we ensure that people and organizations are ready for the labor market of tomorrow? How can we better utilize talent, stimulate development, and help organizations remain future-proof?

At Berenschot, you will have the opportunity as an intern to contribute to current labor market and HR issues. You will get acquainted with the advisory profession, work with experienced consultants, and discover how to translate scientific insights into practical solutions that make a difference.

You will work at the intersection of the labor market, human capital, strategic HRM, skills, learning and development, and organizational change.

What you will do

During your internship, you will participate in various advisory and research projects. You will assist in researching complex issues, gathering and analyzing information, and developing advice, programs, and instruments.

Your tasks may include:

• Conducting literature reviews, interviews, and qualitative or quantitative analyses.

• Supporting advisory processes for employers, governments, and industry organizations.

• Preparing and elaborating on meetings, workshops, and work sessions.

• Contributing ideas for new methodologies, instruments, and solutions.

• Assisting in translating research results into clear reports, presentations, and advice.

• Contributing to publications on current labor market and HR themes.

You might, for example, work on issues related to labor market scarcity, strategic workforce planning, skills-based work, talent development, learning and development, sustainable employability, or regional labor market collaboration.

Depending on your interests and the opportunities within our projects, you will have space for your own research or development assignment. It is also possible to combine your internship period with writing your thesis.

Where you will be part of

Berenschot is an independent and autonomous Dutch organizational consultancy firm in Utrecht, where over 500 driven colleagues work on sustainable solutions for our clients' challenges. We contribute to progress in organizations and society with our advice and solutions. Our organization has a flat structure without partners, giving you influence over the projects you undertake.

These are your direct colleagues

You will join the Organizational Transformations advisory group, where we help organizations with complex change and development issues. We work at the intersection of strategy, organizational design, leadership, culture, and people development. Within this group, you will be part of the Labor Market & People team. Together, we work on issues related to HR transformations, good employer practices, the labor market, talent development, and the future of work. What connects us is the conviction that organizations can only be truly successful when people can grow, collaborate, and achieve their best. From this conviction, we combine in-depth expertise with a results-oriented and practical approach, where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and personal development are central.

What you bring

You are a curious Master's student with an interest in labor market, organizational, and HR issues. You enjoy researching societal themes and want to discover how the advisory profession works in practice.

Furthermore:

• You are pursuing a university Master's degree, for example in Public Administration, Organization Studies, Psychology, Sociology, HRM, Strategic HRM, Business Administration (Management Consulting), Economics, Educational Sciences, or a similar field.

• You have strong analytical skills and can critically assess information, effectively utilizing tools such as AI.

• You take initiative, work independently, and enthusiastically tackle new challenges.

• You communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• You are enrolled at an educational institution during your internship.

What we offer you

At Berenschot, we offer a unique work environment without shareholders or partners, which gives us the freedom to innovate and commit to societal themes. We have an informal culture, short communication lines, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, we offer:

• An internship allowance of € 600 gross per month based on full-time employment.

• Flexible work arrangements, including working from home.

• Supervision by two consultants in the fields of strategy and operations.

• A stimulating and educational work environment with room for your own input.

• The opportunity to build a network within Berenschot and with companies.

• A laptop.

• Many interns have started a traineeship at Berenschot after their internship – with good performance, this internship offers excellent opportunities for your career.

Stageplus Program

In addition to your internship, you can participate in Berenschot's Stageplus Program: a development program of approximately 3.5 months offering training in advisory knowledge, skills, and personal development. This requires an average of one half-day per two weeks. You can read more about the program via this link: Everything about our Stageplus program | Berenschot

Apply immediately

Does this internship appeal to you? Don't wait any longer and apply! Contact Oumnia Makrani via WhatsApp (06 13 33 87 70) or email () for information about the procedure. Oumnia is available on Fridays. Do you have an urgent question? Then email .

Don't forget to mention in your motivation for which period you are seeking an internship and how many hours per week you are available. This will allow us to assess your application as effectively as possible.

This is what the application process looks like

Have you applied? You will receive a response within one working week. Is it positive? Then we will gladly invite you for an introductory meeting. If, after this conversation, we are both enthusiastic, a meeting with fellow consultants and your future manager will follow. This is the moment to ask your final questions. If it becomes clear that you are a true Berenschotter, we will quickly proceed to a concrete offer. After this, you will be a true Berenschotter, and we will gladly welcome you to our team.

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