Hi everyone,
I am preparing for the fit portion of the case interview.
May I know what makes BCG stand out compared to the rest of the firms out there?
What would make a bad, good and great answer to this question?
Thanks!
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Fit Question - Why BCG?
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Hi there,
Why x company
- Start with a "mini" why consulting
- Then have 2-3 reasons why x company is your target
- Every "reason" needs to incorporate 1) That you know they value x 2) That you not only value x but have exhibited it and done it in the past
- Be very very mindful of what they want you to want
Why BCG Specifically
People - Out of the box thinkers, creative, quirky, humble, kind, “nerdy”
Thought leaders - BCG Insights publications. Showcase speaking. Pushing the envelope on thinking
Mentorship - Assigned a staffing manager, a career development advisory, culture of supporting/help
Career Development - BCG Labs, continuous feedback, formal review every 6 months AND at the end of each project
Exposure - Generalist model, wide variety of projects
Home-office model - Ability to connect with local office/culture, but still travel
Hey there,
Ian said it best. The only thing I would add it is to namedrop and mention some people you met that work at BCG.
Can be former uni colleagues or work peers, people you met on recruiting events, etc.
Showcase how your discussions with them have strengthened your motivation to work at BCG.
Most importantly, the answer should be authentic!
Cheers,
Florian
Hello,
It looks like you got some great advice on this already, but the only thing I would add is that you could try to mention some details from conversations you've had with current BCG consultants during your networking (i.e. try to name-drop, but in an effective way). For instance, if you had a conversation with a partner about an industry you are particularly excited to consult for, you could mention some highlights from that conversation, explaining why that makes you interested in joining BCG.
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It depends on your profile, the office locale, and others.
Happy to help you fix this - let me know.
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