BCG Circles

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​BCG CIRCLES : Mentoring Program

Are you an aspiring woman with a strong interest in consulting and studying at a Swiss university?
If that sounds like you, join BCG Circles, our 6-month career mentoring program. The program aims at building and expanding the foundation of your career. We will meet once a month (virtual or in person) and discuss a variety of topics, such as exclusive insights into the work of consultants and BCG, skill workshops and a case study practice session. The program also includes one-to-one career mentoring conversations that are fully based on your needs, questions and future interests. Each individual Circle consists of up to 8 co-mentees and will be guided by two seasoned BCG consultants. This is a unique opportunity to boost your career and build a network with other passionate women. Seize the chance to gain unique insight into BCG’s work and culture by joining our BCG Circles mentoring program!
Based on recommendations by the BAG and internal guidelines, the program consists of a mix of virtual and in-person meetings with the option to always participate virtually should you have safety concerns.

The following dates and topics have been picked so far (please note that they are subject to change if necessary):

1. 6. October, 18.00-19.30: Kick-Off 1 (virtual) – Meet Your Mentors & Get to Know Each Other We will meet on Zoom for an interactive and fun session to meet your mentors and co-mentees and ask all the questions you might have about the program.
2. 9. October, 08.30-11.30: Kick-Off 2 (virtual) – Insights Into BCG During this workshop, we will give you a 360° view of what it means to work at BCG. We will discuss and solve a case study before learning more about the nature of real project work, career tracks and growth opportunities at BCG. Of course, you will have ample time to ask a broad variety of consultants all your hard-hitting questions.
3. 13. November, 08.30-11.30: Skill Workshop 1 (in person, BCG office Zurich or Geneva, based on your location) The topic of the skill workshop will be based on your individual needs such as problem solving, creating a storyline, negotiation training, building your own brand… and much more.
4. 10. December, 17.00-20.30: Skill Workshop 2 (virtual) The topic of the skill workshop will be based on your individual needs such as problem solving, creating a storyline, negotiation training, building your own brand… and much more.
5. February/March 2021: Interview Night & Social Event We will finalize the BCG Circles program with a marathon practicing interviews and a fun closing dinner to celebrate six months spent on a mutual learning curve! (Always taking COVID-19 into consideration).
6. 1-to-1 career mentoring will be scheduled individually with your mentor.

Convinced this is the program for you? Wait no longer and seize this opportunity to boost your career and gain unique insight to BCG’s work and culture by joining our BCG Circles mentoring program!
Apply by September 27th, 2020 if you are currently enrolled at a Swiss university (Bachelor, Master or PHD) and in your third semester or beyond with a C.V. cover letter and university grades here.