hi! i have an upcoming HR fit interview with BCG Platinion for the Senior IT Consultant - enterprise solutions role. any tips? recruiter said no need to prepare..

Hi there,

Even if the recruiter says “no need to prepare,” it’s still worth being intentional — HR fit interviews at BCG Platinion are very much about how you think, work, and fit, not trick questions.

Here’s what typically matters for a Senior IT Consultant – Enterprise Solutions role:

What they focus on

• Motivation for Platinion specifically (not just BCG): technology-led transformation, close client work, end-to-end delivery
• How you operate on projects: working with ambiguity, balancing tech and business needs, collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
• Ownership and leadership: taking responsibility, driving solutions, influencing without authority
• Communication style: clear, structured, and pragmatic

What to have ready

• A clear “why Platinion / why now” story
• 2–3 solid examples covering:
  • Leading or owning a complex tech initiative
  • Handling pushback or misalignment with stakeholders
  • Making trade-offs between ideal tech solutions and real-world constraints
• One example showing learning or growth from feedback or failure

Tone to aim for

• Conversational, not scripted
• Reflective and honest rather than polished
• Business-minded, not overly technical

They’re not trying to catch you out — they’re asking “Would I trust this person with clients and teams?” If you answer calmly, show judgment, and explain your thinking clearly, you’re doing it right.

If you want, I can help you quickly sanity-check your stories or your “why Platinion” before the interview.

Best,

Evelina

Hello! Congrats of being invited for the interview

Even if the recruiter says “no need to prepare,” you absolutely should, especially for a Senior role, where fit and credibility matter a lot (also some past experiences is key). 

Key things to focus on in the HR / fit interview:

• Demonstrate strong IT credibility: clearly articulate your experience with enterprise systems, IT transformations, architecture, or large-scale implementations. Platinion is very delivery-oriented
• Show seniority: emphasize ownership, decision-making, stakeholder management, and moments where you influenced technical or business direction
• Bridge IT and business: Platinion values consultants who translate technology into business impact, not pure technologists (this was my case at Accenture to prove that I can understand complex IT topics and combine with business impact)
• Structured storytelling: prepare 4–5 solid stories (leadership, conflict, failure, influencing without authority, ambiguity)
• “Why BCG Platinion?”: highlight the mix of deep IT focus + top-tier strategy exposure, and why that’s better than pure system integrators or generalist consulting for you

What to avoid:

• Sounding too hands-on / too technical without impact
• Sounding too generic (this is not classic BCG generalist consulting)

Bottom line: this interview tests whether you are a credible senior IT consultant clients would trust, not whether you can code

As a coach, I’m here to help you, we can refine your fit stories, sharpen your seniority signals, and tailor your narrative precisely to BCG Platinion’s IT-focused model to maximize your chances of success!

Congrats!

This might not be an evaluative interview, but one to validate relevance and fit with the role. 

The recruiter will want to understand more about what you actually did in the roles you've had previously to check if they are relevant to the role they're recruiting you for. 

They'll also want to understand whether you have any salary expectations and what your mid to long-term plan is. 

Do prepare answers to those. And make sure you have a sharp and clear value proposition. If you need help with refining these and getting them right, do reach out, and I'm happy to explain how I work through these with candidates interviewing with BCG. 

Lastly, make sure you think before the discussion whether you have any questions for them (e.g., about how the application process will work specifically for your role)

Best,

Cristian