I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BTS (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2018
Interview
I applied online and heard back some days later to schedule an initial 30-45 min phone screening. Afterwards, I had 2 video interviews with senior directors who asked a variety of behavioral and technical questions to gauge company fit and test business acumen.
I was invited for final round interviews in the SF office and was given a case study to review prior to my scheduled date. Once in the office, the first step was to role-play as a consultant working with a client (impersonated by a BTS leader) based on the case study I was given. Right after the interview ended, I had 90 minutes to prepare a presentation on my findings and recommendations to a team of 4-5 senior BTS leaders. Once the presentation ended, I had a couple follow-up conversations with local partners.
Overall, I had a very positive experience from start to finish. I'm very appreciative of my recruiter who was extremely communicative - there was no period in which I was unsure of next steps.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BTS?
Explain how (insert company name) makes money.
What are key metrics to consider when analyzing the performance of (insert specific company or industry)?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BTS (Madrid) in May 2024
Interview
First round was a 20 minute PowerPoint presentation of a case you are given beforehand. The interviewers interrupt to ask questions and that may mess with the flow of the presentation. They ask about the maths, the solutions provided, and your thought process.
They also ask about personal experience but it takes less time than the presentation
2 behavioral interviews, then final simulation day where you pretend to be a consultant. You have to answer emails, simulated client meetings, and then a final presentation over the course of a few hours
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Market sizing, simulating day in the life of a consultant
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at BTS (San Francisco, CA) in Apr 2024
Interview
1 round phone, 2 rounds with other consultants, followed by an onsite simulation with a variety of other office teammates. 4 rounds in total. A case study will be done as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Wait, here for the interview? - Question was directly from the North America CEO in a certain tone, after I had walked through the only open door to their office