Is it hard to get a job at BCG?

With a success rate of just 1%, getting hired at the Big Three consulting firms does not come easy. First, you need to have an excellent academic record, excellent communication skills and exposure to a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities.

How long does BCG last?

The BCG vaccination is thought to protect up to 80% of people against the most severe forms of TB for at least 15 years, perhaps even up to 60 years.

Which is better BCG or McKinsey?

BCG has a more analytical focus, McKinsey is more focused on structure and story. At both firms, I felt that that the quality of the work was incredibly high. However, there is a dramatic difference in what people focus on in the day to day work.

How many hours do Bain consultants work?

Typically, both single and married consultants average 56.6 hour work weeks, but about a quarter of single consultants routinely put in between 60 and 70 hours per week. About six percent of the responding consultants say they average between 70 and 80 hours a week.

How hard is it to get into Bain?

Probably the toughest part of the application process is passing the initial screening process. As an example, a large Bain office would receive around 3000 applications and narrow it down to about 100 for the first interview. So you would have to be at the top 3% to even get the interview.