BCG process for experienced professionals

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Anonym A fragte am 14. Nov. 2020

Hi everyone,

I am a startegy consultant at a Big Four (senior consultant - 3 years of experience). I was recently contacted by a head hunter to apply for BCG. I quicky got a response from the HR saying that "they are very interested in my profile" and proposing a 20-min discussion in the coming days over the phone to discuss my application and the process.

1) Is this a common thing for experienced hires (the call I mean)? Should I prepare something in particular? I didn't for example discuss with the 1 or 2 friends I know at BCG; should I do that before the HR call or can it wait until before my first round (that I want to be in January)?
2) Do you know anything about the process for experienced consultants? How many rounds for example?

3) Given that I wish to remain discreet for now about my process at BCG, may I only talk to 1 or 2 persons at BCG to get insider info or should I network more before my 1st round?

Many thanks

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Clara
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Hello!

My thoughts:

  1. Yes, it´s most common. You should prep for a FIT interview mostly.
  2. Unless you are very very senior, it´s the standard (2 rounds x 2 interviewers each)
  3. At this point the network is not useless anymore. The important thing is the performance. Hence, in your shoes, I would be super discreet.

For the interviews/20 mins discussions that you have comming up, FIT should be the focus of you prep. For these cases, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

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Mehdi
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Hi there,

This first call is for HR to understand your motivation and interest in joining BCG. You will probably have to walk him/her through your CV and they can potentially ask you some questions about the practices and types of engagements you already worked on.

The process should be similar as everybody else (5-6 interviews split in 2 rounds).

I hope this helps. Do not hesitate to reach out to me should you have any questions. I personally joined BCG as an experienced professional and I can definitely share with you my experience.

All the best,

Mehdi

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Anonym A am 14. Nov. 2020

Thank you !

Anonym antwortete am 14. Nov. 2020

Hi,

The HR call would only be to discuss general matters and at high level - e.g. general experience, basic motivation to move to BCG, and if you have any questions related to the process. Usually HR will also explain the process and what to expect. I would not worry too much about this call.

In South East Asia the process for experienced and non experienced is the same, 2 rounds of case interview and each round you will meet with 2 people.

I would really focus all effort to prep for the case interview.

Hope this helps :)

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Anonym A am 14. Nov. 2020

Thank you

Francesco
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Hi there,

  1. As mentioned by Iman you can expect few questions such as “Why BCG”, “Why change now” and some explanation of the next steps. I would prepare the traditional fit questions
  2. Given your seniority, usually it is 2 rounds. May differ according to the office
  3. 1 or 2 people should be enough for the initial chat to get a solid answer for “Why BCG”

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Anonym A am 14. Nov. 2020

Thank you

Ian
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Hi there,

This is great. Most people spend hours and hours trying to get a conversation with BCG and you have the luxury of getting contacted by them!

1) Yes, this is common. This is essentially the HR screening. Be prepared with a resume walkthrough, why BCG, and why strategy consulting.

2) Same as everyone else. In general, 2 rounds of interviews with 2 interviews per round. All interviews should be fit +case.

3) Perfectly fine for you to just speak to 1 or 2 people if that makes you feel more comfortable

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Anonym A am 15. Nov. 2020

Thank you Ian!

Gaurav
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Hi Anonymous,
I would recommend you not to focus on the differences between tests because the format of testing within the company is usually quite similar
It seems like it is going to be a standard call with HR about your motivation, goals, commitment, and some details from your CV. . So, I don't think that you need something particular.
Good luck!
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Hilda am 14. Nov. 2020

Very helpful thank you

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