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Jul 2024
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S14E19: 6 Reasons Working for BCG is Ama...

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BCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job.

There are lots of great reasons to consider working for BCG, but also a few reasons to steer clear. In this episode, Jenny Rae breaks down the pros and cons.

Listen to the end as we answer a Fan Mail question about Deloitte interviews (submit your own question using the link at the top).

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