BCG Interview

Congrats on landing an interview with BCG Germany!

The BCG interview process typically consists of two rounds:

1. First Round:
   • Usually includes two 45-minute interviews
   • Each interview has a fit (behavioral) portion and a case
2. Final Round:
   • Again, two interviews with more senior interviewers
   • Same structure as round one, but higher expectations on clarity, insight generation, and top-down communication

The full process typically spans 1–3 weeks, depending on scheduling, but prep time is critical. From my experience coaching candidates for BCG (and having gone through the process myself), the difference between receiving an offer and being rejected often comes down to how targeted and efficient your preparation is, especially at this late stage.

My advice:

Don't wait until the last minute. If your interview is within the next 2–3 weeks, this is your window to ramp up case and fit practice aggressively. BCG expects candidates to not only “solve” the case but also to lead the case, generate insights, and communicate with confidence. The same goes for behavioral — your stories need to be sharp, structured, and tailored to what BCG values (e.g., problem solving/insights, practicality/effectivennes verbal/written comms, team and client management). 

If you’d like personalized feedback and a mock case under realistic conditions, I’d be happy to support you. I recommend booking a session soon so we can create a focused plan and help you show up prepared to perform at your best.

Let me know if you’d like to connect — and best of luck with the interview!

Vini

Hi there, 

I see you've already received an overview of what the process is meant to look like. 

However, I would strongly encourage you to connect with the recruiter for a quick chat. They will break down the process for you and explain whether there are any specific adjustments to the process that have to do with the role you are targeting. As part of the conversation, you can also confirm with them that they are actively recruiting and answer any other questions you might have (all of this is critical to increase your chances at screening). 

You might also find this guide useful:

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

I interned at BCG and the process looked like this for me (in 2021):

Round 1:
First, an Online Case with their Chat Bot. Then, a real interview to complete Round 1.

Round 2:
Two more interviews. Seniority did not vary significantly.

Keep in mind that this was for an internship and during Covid.

Please reach out if I can help you further!

Cheers,

Kevin