Sahib Katyal

From the time shortlists were out, to the time when actual interviews were conducted, we had a time period of approximately 1 month. However, during that one month, we had a few company engagements in Delhi, submission on numerous number of projects, quizzes and end term exams, all lined up. So, the key was to not waste any time and work on the interview prep. Majorly the interviews in the past entailed two parts, Behavioural questions and case interview. So for cases, I prepared with my seniors, my batchmates and from some YouTube channels. For the Behavioural questions, I researched about the company and wrote company specific answers which would actually show my interest towards them.

The process in general kicks off with the company PPT post which CV calls come out. However for BCG, it was different. Firstly the CV calls came out post which the shortlisted candidates had a PPT. During the PPT, the company told us about themselves, their projects and how they are different from their peers. A brief timeline of the process was also shared on that day.

After a week or so, the company officials came on to the campus and took us out for an informal dinner. This was an amazing opportunity to talk to the company's senior management, their employees about work and their life apart from work.

Next we had 2 weeks free when we were having our end term exams. Just two days after the exams, we were called to the Delhi office of BCG where we had another dinner with the top management of the company. All our doubts were catered to during that time.

We came back to the campus, the next day and two days post that was the D-Day. On the D-Day, we had all consulting company processes taking place. I had 2 interviews, both case based, with some informal conversations related to my interests and hobbies.

So I can think of 3 things that I could've done differently that would've helped me a lot during the processes:

Start making your CV timely. Collecting proofs and all takes time and so this should be something that I feel could've been started earlier. Keep up with Academics. From the very beginning, had I focussed well on all quizzes and assignments, I could've taken them lightly in the end when D-Day was near. Don't compromise on your rest. A rested and healthy mind solves cases better than a tired mind.