I passed my bcg Lagos online test and I have been moved into the first round interview. It said they want to test my fit and motivation for this role.it is only 15mins will this interview have a case analysis to be ready for or should I focus on my motivations and fit

Hi there,

Congrats on passing the online test – that’s a great first step!

For the 15-minute first-round interview, especially since BCG Lagos specified it will focus on fit and motivation, you should prioritize:

• Why consulting?
• Why BCG (and specifically BCG Lagos)?
• Why now / why you?
• Clear examples that show leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience.

It's unlikely this short session will include a full case. However, do be ready for a light business discussion or a mini case-style question (e.g., “Tell me how you’d approach solving XYZ”). So have your structured thinking ready, just in case.

The second round is more likely to contain formal case interviews.

Focus on your story, motivations, and communication clarity for this first one – and good luck!

Happy to help you prep – feel free to reach out.

Best,
Evelina

If they’ve said it’s fit and motivation based, you will not have a case. 15 mins only is also an indicator.

Nonetheless, I’d suggest starting your case prep as early as possible! 

Hello,

That’s an HR screening, not a case interview. Typical questions/prompts include: 

why BCG? 
why Consulting?
walk me through your resume.

Make sure to tell your story in a way that highlights the strengths they value, showing that consulting is a natural next step for you given those + your interests.

Best,

Mari

Congratulations on making it to the next round — that’s already a big milestone.

Here’s a clear breakdown for your 15-minute first-round interview at BCG Lagos (Business Analyst Program):

What You Should Expect

• Main Focus: Fit and motivation, as clearly stated — this means your personal story, “Why BCG?”, “Why consulting?”, and relevant experiences.
• Case Likelihood: Low in a 15-minute slot — full cases usually require 25–40 minutes. However, it’s not impossible that they might throw in a short market sizing, brainteaser, or a light business problem to test your structure and clarity of thought.

What to Do:

1. Confirm with HR if you haven’t already — they’ll appreciate your professionalism.
2. Be fully ready for fit questions, such as:
    
   • Tell me about yourself
   • Why BCG / Why consulting?
   • Describe a time you showed leadership / faced conflict / solved a tough problem
   • What are your career goals?
      
3. Light prep on short, non-technical cases, like:
    
   • Estimate the number of ATMs in Lagos
   • A telco’s profit dropped — what would you explore?

If you’d like, I can run you through a 2-minute market sizing and help refine your “Why BCG” and personal pitch.

Lastly — treat this like a real interview. Once you’re in the room, you’re being evaluated for everything: how you speak, how you think, how structured you are, and how well you connect with your interviewer

Let me know how you want to prep!

Hi Florentina,

Well done on passing the test! In terms of your question:

Q:  It said they want to test my fit and motivation for this role.it is only 15mins will this interview have a case analysis to be ready for or should I focus on my motivations and fit 

Usually these calls include:

1. Alignment on the next steps of the process and/or
2. Fit-only interview (your case)

Some common questions they might ask are: 

1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why consulting
3. Why BCG
4. Give me an example of when you led a team
5. Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone
6. What has been your major achievement so far
7. Tell me about a time when you failed
8. Why should we hire you

Good luck!

Francesco