hi guys. any idea or tips about BCG recruitment? it sounds like really hard to get hired by them.

They are paying RM10k++ for fresh graduates so those that they pick must be the most outstanding among all strong candidates

What are your qualifications and where did you graduate from?

Bachelor of Computer Science from Tenaga Nasional University.

From Tenaga Nasional Uni also so big dream



BCG only hires graduate from top business schools... they won't consider anything less than cambridge/oxford level of graduates.


Not even foreign grad of average ranking uni with masters stand a chance... let alone a bachelor from tenaga nasional uni


I presume you got 1st class honours right? since you wanted to try out BCG

yep. I'm first class. but, what you've said is true. my internship colleague already told me about their recruitment style as well

This post has been edited by malvintyk: Aug 20 2014, 01:12 AM

u need strong connections if you ever want to break into MBB. These companies only recruit people from selected universities...according to my friend from Uni of Melbourne, not even them made it to the list.. only the top ivies business schools ie. Columbia Uni, NYU, LSE, Oxbridge made it to their lists, and even then, it's not guaranteed. Its that competitive..

quite elitist culture, doubt a local grad would have a shot fresh out of school

Why you all look him no up?

He needs a different strategy to break into MBB.

TS, if you really want to start your career in strategy, the only way given your disadvantage is to network. Linkedin is the best place to start.

Get to know the firm, try to meet the people and learn about them and their jobs. You won't know what you will get.

Check out caseinterviews.com

There are countless examples on how graduates of non-target schools get multiple offers. Your school and major matters but in fact, Victor Cheng argues that your cover letter is the most important bit.

Lastly, are you motivated by the work or by the money? Strategy especially those types can be very dry.......I would say dig deeper into what business leaders are looking for when they engage consultants. It's no longer just a well written piece of corporate strategy. That said, there are only a few firms that have the capability to deliver in relation to what those business leaders want.

This post has been edited by feynman: Aug 20 2014, 09:18 PM

I have to echo feynman's sentiment here, why are you discouraging the guy just because he graduated from a local university and has bigger dreams than most people on LYN?

1. network. I graduated from an Ivy and a top 5 b-school but networking was my fastest way to getting interviews at MBB. The Malaysian pool is small so someone showing interest stands out.

Be creative in networking, for example join an INSEAD or Booth MBA info session. You're likely to meet a consultant there.

2. practice case interviews

3. spread your wings a bit beyond BCG or just MBB

money is different thing. I would like to start my career at firm and to learn and explore their culture actually. no harm actually.

thanks for your advice.

not discouraging, but just being realistic...if we give all the flowery and positive comments, it will appear as pure bullshit.

Second that.

As a fresh graduate, no matter how sociable you are and how good you are at networking, it's still quite hard to land a job if you are not from their target recruiting uni.

Having said that, if you have relevant experience and can prove that you have the skills that they are looking for and market value, networking is the fastest for career jump. At that point, your educational background is relatively less important and your experience and skills matter the most.

noted. thanks for your info actually.

The options are:

1. give flowery and positive comments, bullshit definitely
2. give negative comments, also bullshit
3. give advice on how to approach the problem

If malvin doesn't try then he won't know. If he tries then he might get a yes, no or try again later answer. I was just pointing out how to try.

I must challenge you then.

You want to start your professional life at the firm. Why?
So that you may learn and explore its culture? What? What does it mean?

It's to your advantage to be able to answer this.

Were there any flowery comments? Did we say "good job. Great that you are going for it, you will get it" ?

We said none of those sort. It's not our position to judge though we have our own opinions.

Sharing the approach is not giving flowery comments, it is realistic and pragmatic. The outcome of which hinges on the candidate's competency which we have not commented on in any way.

Hi..to be realistic, chances are pretty slim..but there is no harm trying right? Otherwise, you might want to try other reputable consulting firms first, work for a few years, and then do an MBA in a top business school, i.e HBS, Wharton, INSEAD.

I know 2 unimelb grads that got in, 1 is a senior associate now, another left after a year to join another firm.

There are chances, but as pointed out by others, keep polishing your CVs, and keep an eye on other MCs, like Ethos, or RB. Some of them are founded by ex-MBBs.



This post has been edited by kwh1989: Aug 21 2014, 09:22 AM

It's good to have a dream to work towards.

I have a friend who graduated from an average local uni who was called my Mckinsey to have an interview with them. He was working with another lower tiered consulting firm but his industry experience was seen to be valuable by mckinsey.

Just make sure you are prepared when the opportunity comes.

Guess I am lucky.
I was head-hunted by them.

james, mind PM which uni are u from? just a personal sharing.

im not discouraging...just painting a realistic picture. TS can still go ahead and try his luck... im still a student anyway, i am just feeding some input based on what i observe..so i didn't put a death sentence on bro malvin chance.. But my advice is maybe bro malvin can try firms like Accenture/Ethos first before hopping/aiming for MBB...its feasible and realistic, and Accenture don't pay that terribly anyway, if bro malvin is in for the networking/salary.

Everyone deserves to try....but whether you clinched it or not, is another story.

i've done before my internship at Accenture. That why plan to try on others firm

wow. i guess u must be from reputable university maybe~ haha. mind to share any tips?

I notice that most of the comments are focused on getting a chance to enter, or rather, just getting an interview. What TS should be aware of is the grueling interview process which requires a fair bit of preparation, as pointed out by someone earlier.

My suggestions moving forward:

1) Network with employees of the firm
2) Sharpen up your CVs and cover letters
3) Look beyond MBBB. Other firms are more likely to accept graduates from a non-target uni. (Try these ahead of Accenture, Deloitte, PwC etc)

Hey, have you looked up FutureLab? They have a mentor on it, Francesca Chia, who is an ex-BCG. Can search for her here and maybe she can give you insights into the recruitment process? - https://goo.gl/fKo3Bg

This post has been edited by neekitapatel: Feb 13 2018, 01:48 PM