BCG online case - 1st step

BCG Case Interview
New answer on Jun 02, 2023
4 Answers
273 Views
Anonymous A asked on May 30, 2023

Hello everyone, 

I received an invitation from BCG to start the recruitment process with a 30 minutes online case. (This is an automated case and different than the zoom interview with a consultant).

What is the best way to prepare for this case? Any advices? 

Thank you in advance! 

  

Overview of answers

Upvotes
  • Upvotes
  • Date ascending
  • Date descending
Best answer
Cristian
Expert
Content Creator
replied on May 31, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate

Hi there, 

This is a simulation of a case that you do with a chatbot. It's meant to test whether you have the basic skills that you'd need to display during the actual interview (so as to make it worth interviewing you). 

If you've been preparing for interviews already, then you should perform fine. You can google for a few examples of the test online. 

Best,
Cristian

Was this answer helpful?
Francesco
Expert
Content Creator
replied on May 31, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q:  I received an invitation from BCG to start the recruitment process with a 30 minutes online case. What is the best way to prepare for this case? Any advices? 

I provided some information below.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

The BCG Online Case (also called Casey Chatbot Interview) is an 8-10 questions test BCG now used globally. It is structured in 2 parts:

  • 8-10 questions to be taken in 25-30 minutes
  • 1 video interview question at the end, where you usually have to provide a recommendation in 1 minute

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You can find 10 key tips to prepare for the test here:

▶ 10 Must-Know Tips to Master the BCG Online Case

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

If you want to prepare for the Online Case in the best possible way, I created a software simulation replicating specifically the chatbot and one-way video interview.

It includes the following and more:

  • 4 Casey Software Simulations of the Chatbot. These are live chatbots simulating exactly the same chatbot environment of the test (meaning you will receive questions from an actual chatbot with a flow equivalent to the one of the test).
  • 4 One-Way Video Interviews. These come with Artificial Intelligence reports, so that you can see how the software will perceive your performance in terms of voice, speech clarity, energy and more.
  • 2 PDF Simulations of the Chabot. These are additional tests Casey-style, meaning you will have 6 different Casey Chatbots to train with overall.
  • Free access to 6 PSTs and Potential Tests for further practice.
  • Deep explanation of all the 5 types of questions asked in the BCG Online Case thanks to the complimentary 144-page guide.

You can get access to the software simulation and guide instantly here:

▶ BCG Online Case Software Simulation

For any questions on the test please feel free to PM me, I will reply within 12 hours.

Best,

Francesco

Was this answer helpful?
Ian
Expert
Content Creator
replied on Jun 01, 2023
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi there,

First: Learn to Case

The more you can solve cases, build up business judgement, learn case math, practice chart/exhibit interpretation, the better.

Casing is a pre-requisite to being good at the BCG online case (go figure!)

Second: Get Practicing

Leverage all of the practice materials online and just practice, practice, practice. Get familiar with all of the question types and diligently do question after question to get better.

Was this answer helpful?
Sofia
Expert
replied on Jun 02, 2023
Lowest price for Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Hello,

The format of the case (e.g., the prompt, question structure) is going to be fairly similar to a standard case interview - the only difference is that you are doing it with a Chatbot, not with a person. So I would recommend preparing in exactly the same way as you would for a standard case interview (let me know if you want more advice on that?), with one caveat. Interviewing with a Chatbot can feel a little weird if you haven't done it before, so I would recommend finding some Chatbot case simulators online, and practicing a few times with them just so you get used to a computer asking you questions. Best of luck!

Was this answer helpful?
Cristian gave the best answer

Cristian

Content Creator
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
510
Meetings
15,497
Q&A Upvotes
90
Awards
5.0
154 Reviews
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely