Main Responsibilities of a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group

As a consultant at BCG, my job is to solve a piece of a larger problem. When we start a project, it's focused on a big goal, such as combining companies, creating a growth strategy, or developing a new marketing plan. Whatever the project is, we break the problem into smaller pieces.

My job is to answer one of those pieces. For example, in one integration project, I was responsible for supervising half of the United States. I had to ensure all their commercial operations, the day-to-day running of the business, were guided through the combination process.

This involved figuring out which offices to keep and how to form teams. In other projects, I ran diligence on a company. This company operated in several different industries, and I focused on how its products were used in the food and beverage space.

My role involved conducting many interviews, performing calculations, and extensive desk research. I learned about the nuances of that industry through what some might call "fancy Googling." We can discuss what it takes to handle these responsibilities and the necessary skills later.

Basically, my responsibility is to solve a piece of the problem. I do this by working with our clients and leveraging a network with access to a vast amount of information. I need to find the right information to help solve the problem.

I get this information from experts, research, and by conducting my own analyses. I might run a survey or talk to experts within the firm, such as other partners. There are many sources for answers, but my ultimate goal is to find the best solution for our clients.