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Depth of technology case interviews.

Hi all, 

I am currently preparing for my BCG Platinion interviews.
I assume, that more or less no candidate on entry level (IT-Consultant) is deep into every technology topic. 
I currently focused on expanding my knowledge in:

  • Digital Strategy
  • Cloud Migration
  • Architecture Modernization
  • Cyber Security
  • Agile Operation Model
  • Vendor Selection

I was wondering to what level of detail I must be prepared and if I am missing a topic.

Best regards and thank you in advance :)

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Ihssane
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13 hrs ago
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Hello ! I think you are covering the key topics, and indeed, they don't expect you to be very deep, but they still expect a good level of knowledge. In some interviews I had, I was asked about a typical architecture for a data platform, so always good if you know how things work high level and know the most important vocabulary. 

11 hrs ago
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Hi there,

I'd take a step back here if I were you, and I'd first validate with the recruiter whether the interview will have a knowledge / technical component, and if so, then what is it exactly and what format will be used to assess it. 

Then you can be more tailored with the prep. 

Otherwise, you'll be boiling the ocean trying to cover all the possible concepts that you could come across, without knowing even what the granularity is at which they expect you to be familiar with them.

Best,
Cristian

Mariana
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9 hrs ago
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Hello there,

Agree with Christian, before spending time studying, talk to HR to understand what level of expertise and in which areas you will be tested.

Good luck!

Best,

Mari

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