BCG interview guide
How Boston Consulting Group interviews: the skills interview, case interview and team interview, and the five qualities it looks for.
The interview process
As BCG describes it.1
- Application
Through BCG's careers site. BCG says you can thoughtfully use AI as you prepare it.
- Skills interview
A traditional interview about your experience, skills and motivation for joining BCG: your chance to go beyond your CV.
- Case interviewClient-facing roles
Case scenarios that test your problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Team interviewClient-facing roles
A further round to show your problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
What BCG looks for
- Integrity
- Intellectual curiosity
- Creative thinking
- A collaborative mindset
- Drive1
Questions to expect
Based on what BCG says each stage tests and the qualities it looks for.
Skills interview
Why BCG, and why consulting?
What in your CV are you proudest of, and why?
Case interview
A hospital group wants to cut waiting times without hiring more staff. How would you approach it?
Team interview
Tell me about a time a teammate changed your mind.
Tell me about a time you came up with an unusual solution.
How to prepare
- Prepare for the behavioural side too. BCG's own people say its interviews include a behavioural part, not just cases.
- Tie answers to the role. Relate what you say back to the job's requirements.
- Map a story to each quality. Integrity, curiosity, creativity, collaboration and drive.
- Treat it as two-way. Let your personality come through, and ask about the culture.1
Quick answers
How many stages are in BCG's interview process?
Four: application, skills interview, case interview and team interview. The case and team interviews are for client-facing roles.
Does every BCG role have a case interview?
No. Case interviews are for client-facing roles.
What does BCG look for in candidates?
Integrity, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, a collaborative mindset and drive.1
Sources
- Interview processBCG Careers
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