Boston Consulting Group Discussions

Bain or BCG?
Hi,
I Received offers from both and need to make a decision ASAP. Have talked to many people from both, was wondering if anyone could comment on:
1. If they've worked for both? Thoughts
2. APAC specific … more

Can someone talk about the work culture at bcg platinion ? Do cloud engineers /architect from big 4 pedigree have any scope there ?

Is there anyone here from McKinsey or BCG in Montreal willing to chat? Im thinking about applying soon, but I feel like speaking with someone who works there will help me assess if I would love workin… more

How’s BCG marketing&sales group? Projects wise and culture wise? Leader in the market?

Can someone shed some light on the best firms in the region for an acceptable work life balance? I have a friend at BCG who mentioned their hours are on average 12+ a day with weekends. Also, when I … more

BCG 🐠 that are ex-Accenture. Can you please provide feedback on your experience going from ACN to BCG? How much more intense is the culture/environment/expectations/WLB?

Any BCG NJ fishes willing to chat? Have an interview coming up and would love to learn more about the office culture there. TIA!

Any insight on BCG Transaction and Integration Excellence practice? WLB/Culture/Comp/role in the firm I.e. do you work with generalists or are you like a gamma separate practice type

Any fish move from Deloitte to BCG or McK as an M? What are your thoughts on change in culture, WLB, project/career opportunities, etc ?

What’s the culture like at BCG? Specifically 🐠 who worked at OW and then transferred to BCG.

BCG LGBT fishes - can you please tell me a little bit about your LGBT chapter? Is it quite active? Trying to get a sense of the firm’s culture around this

Anyone work at McKinsey or BCG in australia? What’s the culture like?

Are KPMG and BCG Platinion culture better than Uncle D and Amazon? This constantly stabbing each other's back culture in Deloitte is finally taking a toll on me. I heard Amazon is the same so I passed o… more

Any BCG folks that can share work hour / culture? Looking to make the switch and looks like I will be selected for an interview.

Currently working at T2 in Toronto, actually consultant level (FB not updated). Wor… more

Are all these posts about the toxic culture at BCG region specific? Wondering what folks in the Canadian offices are feeling. Is it a toxic culture up north?

I recently left T2 consulting for a pre IPO tech firm that’ll go public this year that offered me 135k base + 80k RSUs / year. It’s in a role / function that I’m not too personally passionate about, b… more

BCG Digital 🐠 Other than the projects and perhaps skills, what is distinctively different between Digital BCG and ‘regular’ BCG? Is the culture different?

@BCG fish - can someone give me more insight on Digital BCG - practice, kind of work, culture, market reputation etc, will appreciate some honestly and transparent advise

BCG fishes: i am about to apply as a new associate, an I wanted to see which offices currently has the most project pipeline right now, as I am open for relocation. Additionally, any insights about cu… more

BCG fish - you hiring? How’s your wlb/culture in London?

Anyone from BCG specifically at the Boston, Dallas, or Bay Area offices willing to chat about the culture and industries tied to those offices? I was told those offices get a lot of the healthcare pro… more

BCG Houston vs McKinsey Houston summer associate offer... friend needs guidance making a decision... any insights (eg on office culture, warmth, work-life balance etc) would be much appreciated...

BCG?
Any 🏳️‍⚧️ or 🏳️‍🌈🐠 at BCG? Headhunter contacted me about a potential role and I’m curious about the culture. 🏳️‍⚧️🙅🏻‍♀️ not yet out if it matters.

So I was cross offered by McKinsey and BCG for an MBA summer internship. Would I be crazy to just auto select McKinsey over BCG due to prestige/vault ranking? Not sure if they are really all that diff… more

Thoughts on BCG digital ventures? How does WLB/culture and travel compare to traditional consulting arms? I come from B4 and would like more product focused consulting but can't stomach going back… more

wondering if anyone has experience with BCG design studios in atlanta? what’s the culture like and have you partnered with them in the past?

How is the situation for MBB firms currenty in Dubai? Is the business picking up? I am thinking of moving to the region from Europe and got offers from BCG, Bain and Kearney. Would be nice to get some insig… more

Hi there - Got a call from head hunter for a MD role at Accenture. Any idea how is the work culture (flexibility, employee support, support to MDs during this tough times etc.). I absolutely love BCG … more

How’s the BCG New Jersey office doing in relation to NY? What industries are represented? Culture?

Is there any McK/Bain fish willing to chat? Current 2nd year Consultant in good standing. Want to move since this is the most optimal time - will likely not lose tenure too because just started year 2… more

Choosing between Bain vs BCG offers. Very torn here. Could you share what are the differences between the two (esp. in terms of culture, and ease of possible relocation)?

I am a first-gen young professional hoping to land an offer at an MBB, but I have minimal personal connections. At the moment, I am gravitating towards BCG due to their culture but am still considering all three.

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How's the culture for BCG offices in Asia?

Is it me or is Bain the most secretive consulting company out there. My friends from B school who went to Bain are rather mysterious about everything Bain while the rest of us (Big 4, McK, BCG, and etc.) lay down… more