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Same history in first and second round BCG

Is it a bad idea to tell the same history in first and second round interviews?

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on Oct 12, 2023
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.

Vlad
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on Mar 04, 2019
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