Boston Consulting Group

How the process runsFirm careers page, read Nov 6, 2026

1. 1ApplicationStated by BCGApply through the portal, with a linked guide on using AI in the application.
2. 2Online assessmentTypicalMany firms use an online test or a digital game before interviews.
3. 3First roundStated by BCGA traditional skills interview on your experience, skills, and motivation for BCG.
4. 4Final roundStated by BCGClient-facing roles add a case interview on problem solving and analysis, and a team interview on problem solving, analysis, and communication.
5. 5OfferTypicalUsually within days of the final round.

Timing between stages shows on each program page once students report it. Firms change formats by year and office; the firm's own invite is the final word.

What it tends to weighStated, then typical

From BCG's careers site: BCG lists integrity, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, a collaborative mindset, and drive, and says to use its case prep resources and bring thoughtful questions. Source

• Structured problem solving: a clear framework, hypothesis driven, adapted to the case.
• Case math done cleanly and out loud, and reading charts quickly.
• Stories about impact and leadership told with specifics, often probed in depth.

behavioral

6 questions

technicals

11 questions

modeling

4 questions