Boston Consulting Group Associate interview questions
based on 789 ratings - Updated Jul 8, 2026
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Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Boston Consulting Group with 4.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 86.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Boston Consulting Group overall takes an average of 31 days.
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HR was communicative and quick to reply. Super helpful in answering any problems that you have, and provide a clear overview of the hiring process. Interviewers were also really nice and patient, more casual style where they really want to know what you think.
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Why consulting?
Why BCG?
Tell me a time where you worked in a team
Case interview that was pretty in depth. Also a few brain teasers. Very nice people, and made the whole process fund and enjoyable. Definitely worth preparing for and practicing with friends, reviewing the info on their website.
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While there was a nice and friendly atmosphere during the personal part, the interviewer really tries to intimidate you during the case interview. They probably do this in order to test you for future client situations, so be prepared to face someone that makes it difficult to assess if you are going into the right direction.