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Case Interview Preparation

If the idea of tackling complex problems excites you, there’s a good chance
​​​​​​​you belong at BCG—and the case study interview is your chance to shine!​​​​​​​

Perform at your best during your case interview.


An important step in the interview process for client-facing roles, case interviews are designed to simulate real-world problems faced by client teams, so you’ll be able to experience the type of work we do, show off your ability to problem-solve, and demonstrate any technical or specialized skills related to the role for which you’re applying.

While this may be a new experience for you, embracing the challenge of case prep with enthusiasm and an open mind will help to make it as informative and rewarding as possible. Rest assured you’ll have all the support you need to succeed, giving you a true taste of what it’s really like to be a consultant at BCG.

If applying for a senior role within the organization, you may not be required to complete a case study interview in the traditional sense outlined below. However, you should come prepared to discuss your approach to team building, and your frameworks and strategies for solving complex business problems.
Client Facing Roles

Bring your talents to the table by solving a problem by showing off your business knowledge, numerical capabilities, and communication style.
Deep Expertise Roles

Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and nuanced understanding of your practice area while putting your problem-solving skills into action. 
Senior Roles

​​​​​​​Offer a glimpse into the frameworks and strategies that you use to solve complex business problems.

BCGers share their case study interview tips.


To learn more about how BCGers embraced the opportunity and thrived during the case interview process, check out their advice for how to prepare at every step—and enjoy yourself along the way.
Learn how to prepare for a case interview from a BCG associate. 
Read David's blog
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Hear BCGers from around the world reflect on their case interviews. 

Follow these dos and don’ts to ace your case prep:
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The image contains text on a green background with a checkmark icon. The text reads: "Do structure the problem, develop a framework, and show business judgement."
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The image contains text on a dark green background with a "no" symbol (a circle with a diagonal line through it). The text reads: "Don’t circulate cases, use advance knowledge, or stick to an artificial framework."

Test your case interview skills with these interactive quizzes.

Set out a climate strategy for a client.
Learn how to approach a climate consulting case, and incorporate the tips presented into your interview approach.
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Restore client satisfaction at a digital bank.
A digital bank has dropped to #6 in the customer satisfaction rankings and the newly-appointed CEO aims to bring it back to the top three. Refresh the bank’s digital strategy and provide recommendations to the CEO.
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Test your IT strategy and architecture skills.
Consumer goods company Henderson PLC is looking to upgrade their on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and cloud migration is a requisite of the upgrade. Evaluate their options and provide a recommeded approach. 
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