The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Boston Consulting Group (Madrid)
Interview
Completely standardized. 1) computer business math test 2) two round 1 interviews 3) two final round interviews.
Feedback/decisions get quicker and quicker as you go further in the process. Consensus-driven approach.
As usual, case interviews split equally between fit and case. Fit is some initial ice breaking, and the chance to discuss a couple of interesting experiences, along with your motivation for the job.
Plenty of information is out there on cases. There is definitely such a thing as a BCG idiosyncrasy, but you need to master the general approach to cases first. They're hard, and you're bound to make a minor mistake or two, but you'll know in your gut if you're handling them well or not.
In summary, a fair but very challenging process; if you "get" their way of thinking, it'll get you through. Received offer and accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Specifics of BCG-type cases:
- while the interviewer does give feedback, overall you need to constantly move closer to the solution (leans towards interviewee-driven);
- more conversational (as opposed to discrete speeches) than other firms;
- *comparatively* less MECE-obsessed (stress on comparative - MECE is still sine qua non), instead requiring a step back to assess the reality of the problem (and realizing that standard frameworks will fail and you need a tailored approach).
- If you're confident with numbers, that's a plus.
2 rounds of 2 case interview. Starting with project leader / principal for round 1 then round 2 is MDPs. Typical case interview. Cant remember exactly what case but the cases are different, there is no case bank
I interviewed at Boston Consulting Group (Singapore)
Interview
Good very good but hard. Need to study beforehand. Difficult question, need elaborate answrr. Case study is hard and demanding. But at the same time its fun and really train you train of thoughts how you should think etc
I interviewed at Boston Consulting Group (Ho Chi Minh City)
Interview
Great learning experience. Interviewers were candid about the nature of the roles. Great support from HR, with prompt feedback after each round. There are many online resources to help with case interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your most difficult work experience and how you handled it.
Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at Boston Consulting Group with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 598 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Boston Consulting Group overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Boston Consulting Group as a Consultant according to 598 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Skills test: 16%
Phone interview: 13%
Personality test: 9%
Presentation: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Background check: 4%
Other: 3%
Group panel interview: 2%
Drug test: 1%
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