"It is truly exceptional to have so much freedom in shaping your own tasks as an intern. Throughout my internship, I repeatedly had the opportunity to contribute to projects that particularly interested me. Personal initiatives and commitment were also encouraged here. For example, I was able to get involved in ROMe’s sustainability team and make an impact – a topic that is very close to my heart.

On an interpersonal level, it is special to work with colleagues who genuinely care about each other and interact in a respectful and appreciative manner. Thanks to this team dynamic, I felt comfortable and truly at home throughout my entire time here."On an interpersonal level, it is special to work with colleagues who genuinely care about each other and interact in a respectful and appreciative manner. Thanks to this team dynamic, I felt comfortable and truly at home throughout my entire time here.”

"My internship at RETURN ON MEANING was my first experience in consulting. I found it great to work in a consultancy that combines the best of start-up culture with the quality and methodological standards of the McKinsey past of the founders.

Today - five years later - I am still working in consulting and I am convinced that my workshop moderation, my slide sets and my communication would not be as professional as they are today if I had not learned the trade at ROMe. My work still bears the ROMe signature and Svea's feedback still guides me in many aspects of my career. It's unique that you take so much time to train interns, give them valuable feedback and give them so much responsibility".

"For me, my internship at RETURN ON MEANING was a very special experience because it was my first professional internship as part of my psychology studies. And I could not have imagined a better first work experience! Mutual respect and attentiveness are very important here. The many opportunities to take on responsibility and work independently have shown me how much trust is placed in me.

What I also really appreciated was the high degree of flexibility provided by the opportunity to work remotely and the flat hierarchies. In this way, all ROMies met me at eye level and I had the feeling of being part of the team from the very beginning. The warmth and appreciation I received was truly remarkable.

Therefore, I am very happy to have the opportunity to write my bachelor thesis within the framework of a study we are conducting for the scientific evaluation of our mindfulness program. This way I will stay connected to ROMe even after my internship".

Was ich außerdem sehr geschätzt habe, war die hohe Flexibilität durch die Möglichkeit, im Home-Office zu arbeiten, sowie die flachen Hierarchien. So begegneten mir alle ROMies auf Augenhöhe und ich hatte von Anfang an das Gefühl, Teil des Teams zu sein. Die Herzlichkeit und Wertschätzung, die mir entgegengebracht wurde, war wirklich bemerkenswert.

Deshalb freue ich mich riesig, die Möglichkeit zu bekommen zu haben, meine Bachelorarbeit im Rahmen einer Studie zu schreiben, die wir zur wissenschaftlichen Evaluation unseres Achtsamkeitsprogramms durchführen. So bleibe ich ROMe auch über mein Praktikum hinaus verbunden.“

"ROMe not only creates spaces for learning and development for its clients but also for its own employees. During my time there, I gained comprehensive insights into the entire consulting process. My range of tasks included structuring initial client meetings, preparing proposals, iteratively designing workshops, and delivering my own modules on-site with clients. It also involved follow-up steps afterward.

At the end of my time at ROMe, I look back on a practice-oriented yet theoretically well-founded toolkit that I not only learned but actively applied in real-world settings. What was particularly valuable for me was the combination of direct application and methodological reflection, which contributed significantly not only to my professional but also to my personal development."

"What is really special is the appreciation that is given to you from day one. I felt immediately home and was warmly welcomed into the team. I also liked the fact that as an intern I was quickly allowed to take responsibility for my own projects. Beyond my internship I am still part of the scientific team at ROMe. The scientific foundation of our work with clients is very important to me personally, especially coming from my studies. We are currently conducting a study on the topic of mindfulness in a corporate context and are evaluating whether our training courses can be used to implement mindfulness in companies in the long term.”

"For me, the best thing about my internship at RETURN ON MEANING was the opportunity to gain a variety of insights into the different companies and industries. During my time at ROMe I had the opportunity to work for many clients and travel to their locations - including Pöllath + Partners (Munich), Axel Springer (Berlin), Köster GmbH (Osnabrück), Orphoz (Berlin), Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft (Berlin) and many more. There I participated in workshops and trainings and was allowed to actively participate in shaping them.

Furthermore, at ROMe I was able to work with so many great people who are all passionate about their profession".