Is it a bad idea to tell the same history in first and second round interviews?
Back to overview
12
Same history in first and second round BCG
2
2.8k
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Benjamin
on Oct 12, 2023
Coach
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi,
When I was at BCG, while it was technically possible that interviews could tell the next interviewer what stories you used, it was very rare that it happened.
So I would say yes you could re-use a story, but always good to have a backup story in case the interviewer doesn't like your current one, or requests for a different context.
0 comments
Vlad
on Mar 04, 2019
Coach
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi,
It's totally fine to answer with the same story. However, I recommend you having a backup story anyway. The interviewer can say smth like: "This story does not fit. Do you have another one?"
Best
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
My biggest fear
9
on Apr 15, 2026
Europe
10
100+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
10 Answers
100+ Views
+7
How do referral work?
8
on Apr 15, 2026
Europe
9
200+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
9 Answers
200+ Views
+6
I got fired from a T2 and struggling to find a job
10
on Apr 16, 2026
UK
8
100+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
8 Answers
100+ Views
+5
Not getting responses from LinkedIn outreach or post-event follow-ups — what am I doing wrong?
15
on Apr 17, 2026
USA
8
100+
Top answer by
Soheil
Coach
INSEAD | EM & Strategy Consultant | 3.5Y Consulting | 5★ Case Coach | 350+ Cases | 50+ Live Interviews | MBB-Level
8 Answers
100+ Views
+5
Question: "Is there something we haven't asked you that we should?"
9
on Apr 20, 2026
Europe
10
200+
Top answer by
Soheil
Coach
INSEAD | EM & Strategy Consultant | 3.5Y Consulting | 5★ Case Coach | 350+ Cases | 50+ Live Interviews | MBB-Level
10 Answers
200+ Views
+7