BCG wasn't always an obvious choice for me. Having studied engineering I was looking for a job with a strong technical element which would challenge me and make me think. I also wanted variety in my work and the option to travel. I chose BCG over a top international engineering firm because it offered all of this and more. BCG has since exceeded my expectations providing me with real opportunities to work at the cutting edge of several different industries. I worked in telecoms and pharmaceuticals before starting my current project for the Volvo Ocean Race - the fastest, most extreme yachting race in the world. We're helping them achieve their ambition to become the world's no.1 sailing event both in sporting terms and commercially. It's a tough project and one where I've had a lot of responsibility early on. I've had to understand the race's complexities as well as be creative and manage different people's points of view. It's been a challenge but I haven't been alone. As part of a BCG team I've had the opportunity to draw on our international network of experts to help me develop my thinking.
As a recent graduate, I've found BCG to be a great firm with strong values. It's definitely been the right choice for me and a solid platform from which to start my career.