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Dress code - BCG

BCG Dresscode

Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, understanding the company culture is key. BCG t ... (read entire answer)

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Would it be overkill or considered tacky if I wore a green tie to my BCG interview?

BCG Dresscode

Most recent answer on Sep 14, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Actually, I think there's a higher probability that it will help rather than harm. Subconsciously, we have certain associations to certain colours. BCGers strongly associate green with the firm and their life ... (read entire answer)

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Dress code for MBB remote first round interviews during COVID-19?

Coronavirus COVID-19 dress code Dresscode MBB

Most recent answer on Mar 24, 2021

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Wear the same that you would for a face-to-face interview: suit and tie. Consultants wear them -but Fridays-, and it´s really bad to be underdressed. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

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Is this dress code a red flag?

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Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2020

it's real, because their clients expecting that. Relax and stay cool in the interview!

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Questions regarding first interview for internship?

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I recommend the following approach: 1) Start with "Case in point" book - you can download this book for free everywhere. It's not the best guide on how you should approach the cases, however, it will give you th ... (read entire answer)

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Dress code for MCK workshop

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 02, 2018

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Hi Guillaume, I would suggest to never go with T-Shirts and Jeans to a workshop/work appointment, whatever was mentioned as dress code. Pants+Blazer+Shirt is always fine and professional in this setting. Best, Fra ... (read entire answer)

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