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Boston Consulting Group

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Best place I’ve worked in consulting—world-class team, AI depth, and true entrepreneurial energy - MDP Boston Consulting Group Employee Review

5.0
Oct 9, 2025
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Pros

-Incredible team — some of the smartest, most collaborative people I’ve ever worked with. -Depth of AI and GenAI expertise is unmatched — real capabilities that go beyond theory to tangible client impact. -Entrepreneurial culture — room to build, experiment, and lead new initiatives even within a large firm. -True balance of strategic thinking and technical execution — rare to see this level of integration. -Access to the most challenging and transformative projects across industries. -Having worked at other MBB and top consulting firms, BCG is by far the best in talent, culture, and innovation. -Exceptional professional development, mentorship, and global collaboration.

Cons

The culture could be more direct. “BCG nice” sometimes makes feedback and decisions slower or less candid than they could be.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

One of the best opportunities to accelerate career

Cons

High pressure environment and long hours

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Education on AI Fluency and access to the latest LLM models. My immediate team who energizes me.

Cons

BCG isn't what it used to be. Former CEO Rich Lesser cared about Innovation about deep IP and expertise, truly about unlocking the human potential that powers us. Current CEO and leadership trickles down commercialization message, everything is about metrics, what's the business impact, how many cases did this work touch, what is the trend. Often times appearing shortsighted. Lots of politics, lots of words, limited action from PA leadership, largely because they are unable to make a decision, going back and forth on priorities; Every MDP wanting to own something, with too many chefs in the kitchen, and not enough true clarity. Incentive metrics are broken, and asked to do more, An innovation unit is not recognized.

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