Category: BCG

No Guaranteed Offers With MBB Internship

The leading giants of the consulting industry, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG (aka MBB), have made a subtle, but significant shift in their hiring policy. Beginning in 2019, the top 3 consulting firms were known for guaranteeing students a full-time position alongside their summer internship offer. This was part of the lure of MBB for top…

Basketball to BCG: How Jordan Broke in from a Non-Traditional Background (Podcast)

Jordan Clarke played professional basketball for three years overseas before breaking into BCG via an MBA (University of Virginia, Darden School of Business). Hear his inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified. All the details are here, including: If you enjoyed Jordan’s story and his approach to case interview coaching, find a link…

From Nuclear Engineering to a Consulting Offer – Denyce’s Story (Podcast)

If you are an undergraduate engineering student looking to break into consulting, Denyce’s story is for you. With a passion for sustainability and a background in nuclear engineering, Denyce – an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with no business experience – decided to pursue consulting as a way to make a bigger impact…

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Firm Profile

Since its inception, Boston Consulting Group has been a thought leader in business strategy. The firm enjoys bragging rights to a long line of CEOs, partners, and senior consultants who have been major voices in the grand scheme of management consulting. For decades, BCG founder Bruce Henderson wowed the world with his mind-altering insights and…

How did Zoe land a BCG London offer as an international student? (Podcast)

Zoe, originally from Zambia, applied to BCG five times before breaking in. His story is one of grit, determination, and embracing his unique personality. Listen in for a wide-ranging discussion where we cover: How Zoe faced imposter syndrome Breaking down the consulting "rockstar" stereotype Recruiting keys for international students Case interview tips & best practices…

Consulting Application Deadlines 2024

If you are an aspiring management consultant, consulting application deadlines are something you need to pay attention to. Miss the boat and you risk needing to wait for a whole year until you can apply.  This article includes consulting firms' application deadlines - from MBB to Big 4 to boutiques big and small. As a…

BCG X: BCG’s Tech Division

For decades, Boston Consulting Group has been one of the premier names in the consulting landscape. Considered one of the “Big Three” firms alongside McKinsey and Bain, BCG has earned a stellar reputation for helping big and small clients achieve spectacular results. While any company would likely envy BCG’s long track record of success, sometimes…

BCG One Way Interview

The BCG one way interview – if you want a consulting role at BCG, you’ll most likely have to navigate this new interview format. The name makes it sound a bit cryptic, but don't fret. This innovation, brought to you by the ever-innovative Boston Consulting Group (BCG), is all about making the interview process more…

MBB vs Big 4: Differences and Opportunities

When it comes to the world of consulting, the showdown between MBB (McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group) and the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG) takes center stage. Aspiring consultants and seasoned professionals alike find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the allure of MBB and the…

Inside BCG’s New Raleigh-Durham Office (Podcast)

We brought BCG Managing Director/Partner Paul Poduri onto the podcast to share about the firm's latest addition to its office portfolio - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The discussion covers: Why Raleigh-Durham - and why now? BCG's approach to selecting new office locations Sectors of focus for BCG Raleigh-Durham Top skills/qualities BCG looks for in candidates Killer…