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BCG London vs. New York?

BCG bcg london
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 18, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 18, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Nice options to choose between.  Based on the description you're providing, London would make more sense for you, especially since you are an Oxbridge undergrad. Being from within the same geography will make ... (read entire answer)
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53
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Shall I wait for the 12 months to end before applying?

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Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 22, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Should I apply now or wait a few days for the 12 month ban to pass? I’m not even sure if BCG has a 12 month ban or a 24 month ban. If you have someone who can refer you, I would contact them and ask if they ... (read entire answer)
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323
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48
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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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Have I ruined my chances with BCG?

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG BCG BCG 1st round BCG Case Interview bcg consultant bcg london currently preparing for MBB London MBB
Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 22, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
This is the importance of networking AND coaching! There are 100s of things we just don't know unless we know. Look, if you have a strong resume + referral, your odds are not zero. However, please do learn from this mis ... (read entire answer)
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58
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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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BCG London - experiences

BCG bcg london London
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
For anybody still looking into this topic, I always recommend that you go straight to the source, meaning: 1. Talk to the recruiter. They know everything about the role, the practice and the process of joining it. 2. Ta ... (read entire answer)
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13
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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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BCG London final round tips?

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london
Most recent answer on Jan 25, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 22, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: I have my BCG London final round later this week for the Consultant role summer internship and would appreciate any advice on how to prepare, what to expect. The structure of a final round is normally the s ... (read entire answer)
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250
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55
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on Jan 25, 2024 on Jan 25, 2024
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BCG London Round 1 tips? (MBA level)

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london
Most recent answer on Jan 11, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, Congrats on being invited! I have conducted just short of 100 BCG interviews for the London office besides interviews for BCG Germany, incl. 1st and 2nd rounds. I also interviewed MBA-level candidates like you ... (read entire answer)
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73
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on Jan 11, 2024 on Jan 11, 2024
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Current MBB & Insead MBA apply for London office

bain london bcg london europe insead London MBA Mckinsey London
Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 29, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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: First of all, to my knowledge, the current tight economic situation has led to a recru ... (read entire answer)
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72
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on Mar 30, 2023 on Mar 30, 2023
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BCG London Experienced Hire Recruitment Process

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london London
Most recent answer on Feb 02, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 02, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: I was wondering what the current BCG London recruitment process is for experienced hires? I have read that a quant assessment is given early and then the Casey interview in round 1. However I have also read ... (read entire answer)
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1.1 k
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81
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on Feb 02, 2023 on Feb 02, 2023
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BCG, Oliver Wyman or Strategy& (all London)

BCG bcg london Deals Strategy Oliver Wyman oliver wyman london
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2022) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2022
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Tom, First of all, congratulations on the offers! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for a lot of users, thus I am happy to provide my perspective on it: While it is true that BCG may h ... (read entire answer)
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2.4 k
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30
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on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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Mobility at Bain

Bain & Company bain london bcg london Mckinsey London
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 17, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 17, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Look, it's certainly not easy, but it is do-able. You're going to struggle to do it within just a year and in a direction that is hard (UK to India much easier than India to UK). Ultimately, timing + situation ... (read entire answer)
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529
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42
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on Nov 19, 2022 on Nov 19, 2022
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BCG London Sign-on bonus

bcg london
Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 21, 2022) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 21, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! It depends on how the other elements of the offer are (e.g., base, bonus, relocation, etc.) In any case, if you have been offered the position, they will tell you this as soon as they share the details, so no nee ... (read entire answer)
3
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716
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17
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on Jul 21, 2022 on Jul 21, 2022
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BCG London transfers

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Most recent answer on Jul 20, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 18, 2022) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 18, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the BCG offer! Q:  I wish to switch to the India office in the next year as my partner lives there. Is this something that would be possible?  It won’t probably be easy after just 1 year of ... (read entire answer)
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1.0 k
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69
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on Jul 20, 2022 on Jul 20, 2022
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BCG experienced level hire

BCG bcg london London
Most recent answer on Jun 23, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 21, 2022) is from:
Moritz
Expert
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, A typical question and I always tell people the same thing here: Climbing the latter goes very quickly in BCG and consulting in general. Follow the path of least resistance to get in (especially a hyper compet ... (read entire answer)
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1.2 k
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56
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on Jun 23, 2022 on Jun 23, 2022
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BCG London - upcoming interview tips

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london
Most recent answer on Nov 21, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 21, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I totally understand that you don't want to hear from Pl coaches, but I feel the responsibility to tell you that you're going about this wrong. Hearing from a few people from their BCG London interview 1-2 yea ... (read entire answer)
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1.2 k
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6
Total Upvotes
on Nov 21, 2021 on Nov 21, 2021
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BCG London Recruiting 2021/2022

BCG bcg london
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2021) is from:
Agrim
Expert
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
It depends on application method. If you have gone through a referral - then expect the link in 1-4 weeks. If you have applied without a referral - then there is not really a fixed timeline that you can expect to be fol ... (read entire answer)
2
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1.4 k
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7
Total Upvotes
on Oct 31, 2021 on Oct 31, 2021
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BCG type of case: London office

BCG bcg london BCG Online Test BCG Potential Test Online Tests
Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 21, 2021) is from:
Pedro
Expert
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
The online test should be the online case (the chatbot one).
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1.7 k
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14
Total Upvotes
on Oct 22, 2021 on Oct 22, 2021
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Does BCG London have a written case?

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london
Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 21, 2021) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 21, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: To my knowledge and the experiences of coachees of mine, BCG does not ... (read entire answer)
4
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638
Views
14
Total Upvotes
on Sep 24, 2021 on Sep 24, 2021
Last Activity

London MBB/tier2 consulting

bain london bcg london London Mckinsey London oliver wyman london
Most recent answer on Feb 22, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 23, 2020) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 23, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, Ideally yes, if they plan well you should be staffed on roles suited to your skills. But this could change due to shift in client requirements, budget changes & other priorities etc. Be prepared to be staf ... (read entire answer)
9
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1.7 k
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111
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on Feb 22, 2021 on Feb 22, 2021
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Experienced Hire Application MBB London vs Dubai during covid-19?

bcg london BCGDubai COVID-19 dubai Experienced Hire London McKinsey Dubai Mckinsey London transfer
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2020) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey there, Let me challenge your thinking and approach here..sounds like you are doing well at Accenture and on track to get promoted in March. So why the need to change now and not next summer/later in 2021 when thin ... (read entire answer)
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1.4 k
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58
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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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MBB London Office Screenings Requirements

bain london bcg london CV screening Mckinsey London paris
Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 13, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! One step at a time, I would focus on CV and CL first, to ensure you pass the "first cut". Send over if you want. Cheers, Clara
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3.1 k
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7
Total Upvotes
on Nov 24, 2020 on Nov 24, 2020
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