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Boston Consulting Group

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Boston Consulting Group reviews

4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(9,655 total reviews)
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Christoph Schweizer

87% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Boston Consulting Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston Consulting Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
Oct 9, 2025
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Pros

Culture of constant curiosity, delivering value, and supportive/collaborative working environment. Few other places can over the mix of diversity of work, intellectual stimulation, and career and compensation trajectory.

Cons

Consulting in general is designed to keep you on your toes, market is increasingly competitive

5.0
Oct 9, 2025

Great people, rewarding work!

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Pros

BCG truly stands apart for its people — some of the most motivated, intelligent, and genuinely interesting colleagues you’ll ever meet. Everyone is driven by impact and collaboration, and you constantly find yourself learning from those around you. The learning and development opportunities are second to none. At every tenure level, BCG invests heavily in your growth through structured programs, mentorship, and on-the-job learning. There’s an incredible scaffolding that supports you — from apprenticeship-style coaching to leadership development and functional deep dives. You also get to work with impactful clients tackling the toughest, most complex multi-stakeholder challenges in the world. Whether it’s transforming an industry, driving sustainability, or building the next wave of digital innovation, the work is meaningful, challenging, and immensely rewarding.

Cons

The bar is high and the pace is demanding. Balancing intensity with personal time can be challenging, but the culture of support and camaraderie and excellent benefits and programs to support in sustainability help to achieve balance and work-life integration.

5.0
Oct 9, 2025
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Pros

BCG is a place where ambition meets humanity. The firm truly invests in developing its people — not just as consultants, but as thinkers and leaders who can drive meaningful change. You’re constantly surrounded by brilliant, humble colleagues who push you to think sharper, go deeper, and deliver real impact. The work spans industries and frontiers, giving you a front-row seat to the future — from sustainability and digital transformation to public sector innovation. Leadership walks the talk on inclusion and collaboration, creating a culture that’s both demanding and deeply supportive.

Cons

The pace and expectations are sky-high. Balancing client intensity with personal life requires real discipline and proactive boundary-setting. BCG attracts high achievers, which can make imposter syndrome real risks if you’re not intentional about managing energy and priorities.

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