BCG Japan Internship Online Assessment

Question

Hi everyone, I am applying for internship in BCG Japan Office.

I have been trying to look for BCG Japan Internship Online Assessment in English but so far no information is available. Has anyone here taken the online assessment or had any insight on it?

Thank you so much.

Answer 1

Hey - I spent 3 years at McKinsey in Japan. I don't know for certain, but I'm pretty sure that this BCG assessment will be in Japanese. You should check with the recruiter.

BCG is extremely domestic in Japan - almost all of their clients are local companies with projects run exclusively in Japanese, so there's no reason why they would test in English.

McKinsey, by comparison, probably does 20-30% of projects in English, since we were hired for more international projects - and BAs need to achieve a certain score on an English test if they want to advance in the Firm.

If you want to work in Japan but using English, McKinsey is probably a better fit. I was often pitching against BCG, so I can share some more insights about the differences with you, if you want.

Answer 2

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the (presumed) invitation from BCG!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

First of all, I would strongly advise you to reach out to the recruiter and ask about this specifically, as they are the only ones who know for certain.
Moreover, if you can't find any information, chances are high that you will have to take it in Japanese, which is not uncommon.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming BCG pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 3

Hi,

I have not taken the BCG assessment, however, my general experience has been that in some large markets (e.g., China, Japan, Korea), professional proficiency in the local language is a key requirement, so interviews and assessments are likely to not be in English.

That said, your best shot is to connect with the recruiter to get a more accurate answer.

Answer 4

Hi there,

You might want to ask the recruiter for more information on it.

Typically, in most markets, the case is done in English, but the fit component is done in the local language.

You are likely to expect the same in Japan during the process.

Best,
Cristian