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BCG Application mistake

I made a mistake in the application in the language section my native language is Arabic and i have selected by mistake intermediate and i have submitted it is ok or i have to contact the HR 

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Andreas
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on Feb 23, 2024
BCG Principal, 150+ BCG interviews (incl. final rounds), Post-MBA offers from All Big 3 / MBB

My guidance would depend on the office location, i.e. how important is Arabic to your application. 

For example, if you applied to an office in the US, I wouldn't consider your Arabic language skills very central to your application and I would NOT contact HR and just leave it. 

If you believe your Arabic language skills are important to your application, I would contact HR. 

Hope that helps! 

-Andreas

Soh
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on Feb 22, 2024
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I have never worked for BCG, but in general I think it should be okay to not contact HR for something so small. Unless the official language was Arabic which I am guessing is not the case. Just my two cents - you can wait for other responses.

Natalia
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on Feb 23, 2024
Sr Manager @ Manager | Career Coach | 5 years interviewing |Pro bono coaching

Hi there,

I think it's okay, not a big deal. If you have a screening call with HR, you can always inform them that Arabic is your native language. In any case, I assume the working language is English.

Good luck with your application!

Best regards, 

Natalia

on Feb 23, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q: My native language is Arabic and I have selected by mistake intermediate and I have submitted it is ok or I have to contact the HR?

If fluency in Arabic is required for your target location, I would recommend reaching out to HR to clarify the mistake; otherwise, it seems a minor issue that doesn’t need to be addressed.

Good luck!

Francesco

Ian
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on Feb 23, 2024
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I agree with the others - if Arabic is spoken in the office to which you are applying you 100% need to reach out to HR to correct the mistake.

If that is not the case though you should be ok to leave it.

on Feb 23, 2024
#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Contact HR. 

Some offices have mandatory language requirements and you wouldn't want to be eliminated for such a mistake. 

It's a non-problem as long as you handle it with HR before they get to review your application.

Best,
Cristian

on Feb 24, 2024
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

Second what Andreas has said. If it's critical to the job role - e.g. working in ME, I would suggest to get in touch with HR to rectify it if possible. Otherwise no need.

Pedro
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on Feb 28, 2024
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This really depends… if you are applying to the Middle East, then this is definitely something important. Otherwise, it is a minor issue and unlikely to impact your application.

Nikita
Coach
on Feb 29, 2024
MBB & Tier2 preparation | 100+ offers | 8 years coaching | 3000+ sessions

Hey,

If Arabic language is required in this location, then yes, you should contact the HR. If not, it's a non-issue.

Good luck!
Nick

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