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Jess joined BCG in the summer of 2022. Prior to joining BCG, she worked in campus recruitment and career services. Outside of work, Jess enjoys hiking, trying out new restaurants in Austin with her husband, and spending time with her cat, Abelina.
Jess Villalobos-Ibarra
Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist
Start your journey with BCG Launch.
Interested in starting a career in consulting? BCG Launch is a virtual series that provides current undergraduates and non-MBA master's students an inside look into the skills and knowledge needed to become a BCG Associate.
February 10, 2025 | 7:00PM ET
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BCG Launch: Meet BCG
Learn about the world of consulting and how consulting takes shape at BCG. Personal stories from our hosts will bring to life what makes our firm unique and why they chose to start their careers in consulting. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 11, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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BCG Launch: Intro to Consulting: STEM
Join our STEM panel of BCGers as they share how they leverage their STEM majors as consultants. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 11, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Intro to Consulting: Business
Join our Business panel of BCGers as they share how they use their Business majors as consultants. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
Februrary 11, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Intro to Consulting: Liberal Arts & Humanities
Join our Humanities/Liberal Arts panel of BCGers as they share how they use their Humanities/Liberal Arts majors as consultants. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 12, 2025 | 12:00pm ET
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BCG Launch: Case Interview Demo
In preparation for the interview process, we encourage you to review the case demo. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 13, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Experience & Capabilities Workshop
This session will provide you the opportunity to learn more about how to prepare for the Experience & Capabilities (or behavioral) portion of our interview. Hear from a panel of consultants as they share their own stories and provide advice for navigating this component of the BCG interview. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 13, 2025 | 7:00PM ET
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BCG Launch: Diversity Affinity Networks@BCG
Join us for a deep dive into some of our diversity affinity networks and communities. Represented networks include: AsianDiversity@BCG, Black+Latinx@BCG, Pride@BCG, AccessAbility@BCG, First-Generation College Students@BCG, Women@BCG. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 14, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Math Workshop
Learn how to best leverage your math skills in a BCG case interview. Listen to BCGers walk through math problems from early cases. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 18, 2025 | 6:30PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Choosing Your Office@BCG
Learn what factors BCGers considered when ranking their offices of interest. This event is closely tied to the office podcasts available on the BCG Launch portal. We recommend tuning in to the session prior to listening to the podcasts to help you navigate the process. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students!
February 19, 2025 | 6:00PM ET
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BCG Launch: Small Office Showcase
Get to know our "small" BCG offices, the career opportunities they provide, and the recruiting process to join them during this showcase.
February 20, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Early Programs@BCG
Join us for this virtual session to learn more about signature BCG programs, Advance and Bridget to Consulting, as well as our 2026 Fall Internship programs. Hear from current BCGers about their experiences, from recruiting to casing. This virtual session is open to undergraduate and non-MBA masters students.
February 25, 2025 | 12:00PM ET
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Virtual
BCG Launch: Opportunities@BCG
Whether it's taking time to w ork abroad, temporarily working for another company (what we call "secondment"), or heading back to school, Pathways@BCG offer a variety of opportunities for Associates to grow and develop. Hear from BCGers on the many pathways they've taken and how they've influenced their time at BCG. This virtual session is open to current undergraduate and non-MBA masters students!