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How do get in touch with the talent team of BCG?

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Neueste Antwort am 31. Dez. 2023
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Chaithra, This is one big reason we network before applying! If someone referred you or you have a touchpoint at the firm, definitely leverage that. If not, you can try calling them. Also remember that if they want t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Why BCG? Ideal interview answers for candidates

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 25. Juli 2018
Do not overthink this. It is important to have a solid answer, but your interviewer won't be looking to call you out - as long as you are sincere, you will be fine. From every interviewer I have ever spoken to (includ ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Interview timeline

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: It is not uncommon for pre-interview assessments for strategy consulting firms, such a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How long until BCG HR comes back to me?

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Hi Anonymous, in general silence for one week is not a good sign - the average successful candidate normally receives confirmation in a timeframe within the next day and one week. Having said that, there may be some r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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The right moment to stop practicing and to go to interviews

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Neueste Antwort am 5. Sept. 2020
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Hi Anonymous, some criteria that signal you are good enough for an interview are the following: Reached passing score for tests you will have to do as part of the application (eg McK PST, BCG Potential test) Hav ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Process for BCG Platinion?

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 26. Apr. 2019
You may want to check these discussions: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/some-advice-for-final-round-3964 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/it-consulting-first-interview-questions-bcg-pla ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Beyond interview related questions, what other kinds of questions are good to ask the BCG interview buddy?

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Letzte Aktivität am 21. Jan. 2019
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Ask qualitative questions, ask for his/her advice on the work / people / staffing / ... Your goal is to build rapport and sound interesting. Nothing better than asking open questions. PS: don't forget to find commonal ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Additional First Round Interview

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Letzte Aktivität am 27. Nov. 2018
Die beste Antwort (am 27. Nov. 2018) ist von:
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Bain & Co interviewer (~3 years) | MBB-prep focused | Expert: Market Sizing; P&L cases | 50+ coachees at MBB
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Bain & Co interviewer (~3 years) | MBB-prep focused | Expert: Market Sizing; P&L cases | 50+ coachees at MBB
Hola! At BCG, as with most firms, interviewers need to be completely aligned on the decision to pass you or not to the next round. I am guessing that one of the interview was significantly better than the other, and o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Interview Invitation?

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Letzte Aktivität am 6. Nov. 2018
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Hi, Based on my experience with recruiting at McKinsey, events are a great place to network with the consultants at the firm. We were asked to write down the names of candidates that we found promising or sometimes ev ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to prepare for 2nd BCG presentation interview

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Hi, I've uploaded some samples here: (message me for a password) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Train mental math. I posted ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Coffee Break?

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Letzte Aktivität am 8. Okt. 2018
Anonym A fragte am 7. Okt. 2018
Hello, I see on BCG Germany website, 'BCG Coffee Break' --what does this mean? I mean, I read/understand the post (below) but it isn't very detailed. What exactly is a BCG Coffee Break? Do you go to the office to have m ... (ganze Frage lesen)
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Are candidates 'competitors' for the position(s)?

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Letzte Aktivität am 25. Sept. 2018
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 25. Sept. 2018
Hey there, The answer, as often is the case, is "it depends". In general, it is different to "typical just postings" in a couple ways: In some cases, recruiting happens year round, and there isn't a specific numbe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Referral Process

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Letzte Aktivität am 24. Sept. 2018
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Guennael
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
All else being equal, the odds of being called back for an interview are greater: (1) the more senior your contact is: A partner will have greater pull than a 1st year associate (2) the better your contact knows you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Interview Steps in Germany (Tests?)- (MBB/2-Tier)

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Letzte Aktivität am 17. Sept. 2018
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 17. Sept. 2018
Hey Anonymous, I think most firms strongly prefer in-person interviews over phone interviews. I don't know of many "take-home exams" or written tests at the office, but am not very familiar with the specifics of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG hr round of interview what to expect

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Letzte Aktivität am 27. Aug. 2018
Die beste Antwort (am 26. Aug. 2018) ist von:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Aissa, in some countries it is normal to start with an HR round before the actual first round. You could get BOTH fit questions and a case, according to the country. I would clarify in advance with HR what is inclu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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