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People development is clearly one of the highest priorities at BCG and formal training is an important part of this.

Jon
Alumnus, London

A Personal Story

People development is clearly one of the highest priorities at BCG and formal training is an important part of this. We have tailored programmes for each career step, which have been designed to provide training in all the skills required to be an effective consultant. This training can be at the local office, regional or worldwide level and we use a combination of experienced BCG managers and expert external trainers to deliver them. In addition we offer a huge variety of optional training sessions on specific industries or topics prepared by our leading experts in each field. In any discussion of learning opportunities at BCG should also mention the apprenticeship model, which remains at the heart of how our people learn. We have one of the lowest manager-to-consultant ratios of any firm, and we believe that this really accelerates our people's development.

Background

Jon holds a BA in History from University of Oxford and an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA. Prior to joining BCG as a Consultant in 2003 Jon worked in the financial services and telecommunications industries. Jon started his BCG career in Los Angeles before transferring to the London office in 2006.

At BCG the learning curve is steep and I am constantly challenging myself and developing new skills.

Samantika
Associate, London

A Personal Story

I joined BCG as an Associate directly from university because I was hungry for a career that would enable me to have an impact and develop personally. BCG offers tremendous opportunities for a university graduate to work in partnership with the world’s biggest firms on their toughest strategic challenges, to learn from their leaders, and to help shape their future direction.

Each project requires me to apply my intellect, creativity, and energy to learning about a new industry, collaborating with a new set of people, and solving a new problem. As an Associate, I am responsible for leading my own module and developing my own ideas and client relationships whilst being supported by the coaching of my project leader and by BCG’s world class training program.

Background

Samantika joined BCG in 2007 as an Associate. She has worked mainly in the financial services and consumer goods sectors. Samantika holds a BA in economics and management from the University of Oxford.

Diverse ways of thinking, diverse backgrounds, and diverse identities are valued and fostered.

Emilia
Project Leader, Chicago

A Personal Story

I joined BCG because its culture embraces individuality. In BCG, diverse ways of thinking, diverse backgrounds, and diverse identities are valued and fostered. I feel I can be a part of something bigger just by being myself. The diversity and culture at BCG create an environment that not only makes me feel at home, but also, on a larger scale, adds to our ability to generate great solutions for our clients.

Background

Emilia Lopez, project leader, Chicago, joined The Boston Consulting Group in 2006. Emilia earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as well as a BBA from C.E.S.A. in Colombia. Prior to joining BCG Emilia worked at Citibank Colombia as well as McKinsey and Company. In her spare time Emilia volunteers with Junior Achievement, Operation Smile, and Habitat for Humanity. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and enjoys jogging, biking and swimming.

BCG is a truly global firm formed by professionals who share the same values and strive to make a genuine difference.

Rocio
Project Leader, Madrid

A Personal Story

I am a Spanish national and joined BCG in the Kuala Lumpur office after moving there with my family. From my first days at the firm, I could see that BCG’s collaborative culture was unique. For example, I noted that all consultants, ranging from junior associates to senior partners, were encouraged to exchange ideas openly both in project and office meetings.

At BCG, I have welcomed the opportunity to work in a variety of industries (telecommunications, consumer electronics, consumer goods, transport, and media), functional areas (strategy, marketing and sales, operations, organization), and locations (Europe, Asia). Having worked in different parts of the world, I can tell that BCG is a truly global firm formed by professionals who share the same values and strive to make a genuine difference.

BCG encourages international exposure, and there are ample opportunities to learn and meet with colleagues from across the world during cohort and practice-area training. At a local level, great effort is also put into sharing knowledge and experiences and getting to know each other at training and social events. I have been able to shape my career based on my interests and strengths, and to have as much variety in my work as I like. All this adds up to an ideal platform for continuous learning.

Background

Rocio obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Studies and Actuarial Science and an MBA at IESE. She then worked at British Telecom in the United Kingdom and A.T. Kearney in Madrid for several years. Rocio joined BCG and began work in the Kuala Lumpur office, where she worked on projects throughout Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, India, and Bangladesh. Recently, she transferred to the Madrid office, where she focuses on consumer goods, operations, and telecommunications.