Quick question about first-round BCG interviews in London.
For the first round of back-to-back interviews, are the cases typically candidate-led or interviewer-led? And should we expect a market sizing question, or are they usually just standard case interviews?
Also, should we expect competency/PEI-style questions (e.g., “tell me about a time when you…”) as part of the interview?
Hi,
BCG places a lot of emphasis on a candidate’s ability to drive the conversation, so you should expect to be in the driving seat during the case. Being proactive in structuring the problem and guiding the analysis is a key part of how your performance will be evaluated.
A pure market sizing exercise is quite rare. If market sizing appears, it is usually embedded within a broader case, since a standalone market sizing question only allows the interviewer to evaluate a limited set of skills.
Regarding the fit questions, the interview will almost certainly start with that part. It is usually relatively short but still very important, as it helps the interviewer understand your motivation and how you think about your experiences.
If you need any additional information or help preparing, feel free to reach out. I spent 10 years at BCG and conducted many interviews, including in the London office.
Best,
Franco
Hi, BCG cases are candidate-led, but the interviewer can ask probing questions to both assess the depth of your thinking and to steer you in the right direction (if needed).
Normally, there are 10-15 mins of fit-based questions followed by the case but the format can vary depending on what the interviewers want to test you on.
You can expect market sizing questions as part of the case.
Good luck!
