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BCG Platinion Consultant Role Question

Hi all, I'm currently planning to apply for the BCG Platinion's senior IT consultant role based in the US. I have two questions regarding my application.

  1. What is the best way to apply in order to get an interview? I have reached out to a couple of BCG consultants, but they are not on the hiring team. I can use their referral link to apply, but I think the best way is to have the hiring manager see my resume. Is that possible at BCG? Do I need to spend more time reaching out to the hiring team or just apply by myself to save time?
  2. I'm preparing case studies that focuses more on the ERP-related field, but it's really hard to find resources online. Could you please provide me with some case books?

Thank you so much for your help

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Shane
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am 28. Sept. 2024
ex-BCG London Principal 7yrs | 1st & 2nd round interviewer (150+) | CV screener | Recruiting mentor | LBS MBA

Re:1 - I would use the referral link. Typically the notion of “hiring manager” (at least in big BCG offices / systems) is limited or non-existent. Hiring targets are determined centrally to manage headcount broadly and at best you’d end up interviewing with someone akin to the “hiring manager” in the final round. 

Florian
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am 30. Sept. 2024
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hi there,

1. Just go with the referral link you have received. Consulting firms operate differently than industry companies so there is no hiring manager. You will work with many teams and leadership across different projects

2. I would focus more on learning how to case instead of domain-specific knowledge:

  • Make sure you understand and learn the basics for each part of the case (structuring, charts, math), which is

    • A replicable step-by-step for each part of the case interview

    • The right thinking techniques around the individual parts (e.g., what's a framework, what is evaluated, how can I ensure I think about it the correct way, what are some shortcuts to get to the answer quickly, etc.)

    • Simple communication templates to help you communicate your insights as well as ask for data in the right way to drive the case forward

  • There are several approaches you can take, such as hiring a skilled coach, reading the right materials, or enrolling in relevant courses. For example, while some chatbots may suggest a list of books, my book, The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview, provides direct guidance tailored to modern case interviews. It covers all the essential points mentioned here, and more, while also offering a detailed preparation plan. You can find it on Amazon
  • Avoid generic advice and framework memorization approaches. This will only hurt your performance and waste a ton of time (why -> check out the first post here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-goodrelevant-is-the-case-in-point-book-for-case-prep-1984)

  • Once you have that baseline it's time to practice and internalize the skills to create the right profile, polishing your strengths and lifting your weaknesses to a robust-enough level

  • Practice drills alone (structure, chart, math) and practice full cases with other excellent candidates that know the right habits and approach. It is crucial that you are practicing with really good peers, otherwise, it's a waste of time. Practicing drills on your own is a huge effectivity and efficiency booster since you can go over many more questions in a shorter amount of time compared to practicing with peers. Do both in parallel! You want to spend your time where it is most useful, e.g., if you struggle with math focus on math drills, etc.
  • Focus on quality over quantity. Doing 50+ cases does not mean much if you are not applying the right habits to score high and do a detailed debrief after every case to improve. You want to move from bad to good for your weaknesses and good to great for your strengths --> use the feedback from your previous experience and tailor your prep accordingly

  • Consider booking at least an initial coaching session to get a detailed and objective evaluation of your performance + learn the right habits for every case regardless of context and framework + get a tailored preparation plan out of the session that will set you up for an effective and efficient prep.

  • Don't forget the fit interview part. Prepare answers for all the typical fit questions and stories (3-5 hours) and rehearse them a couple of times (5 hours)
     

All the best,

Florian

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