Hi everyone,
I have an upcoming interview for an associate position at BCG. I was wondering what level case I should expect in the first round of interviews. Any examples are appreciated as well!
Hi everyone,
I have an upcoming interview for an associate position at BCG. I was wondering what level case I should expect in the first round of interviews. Any examples are appreciated as well!
Hi there,
There is no specific type of case for the position or the round. Happy to offer you free 15 min call before your interview to provide you my perspective.
Best
Serhat
Hi,
If you are asking this question I would assume that you are not really familiar with cases. I strongly recommend rescheduling your interview and taking at least 3 weeks to prepare.
Best
Hi Vlad, Thanks for the note. I have a few weeks to prepare already, just inquiring about the process. — Aaron on May 31, 2019
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