Chart Your Own Course

Oxford University

Hello, and a warm welcome to BCG at Oxford, which contains information on how BCG connects with Oxford students. Oxford is a priority campus for BCG globally and we have alumni in our offices all around the world.

The following pages will provide you with information about upcoming events on campus, the recruiting team, the application procedure and more.

I hope these pages help you decide to pursue a career in strategy consulting with us. I think you will find that BCG has much to offer you, both in terms of career development and life experience.

If you have any questions about the London Office, please email lonrecruiting@bcg.com; and if you have any questions about our international offices, please email UKInternationalRecruiting@bcg.com.

Patrick Roche
UK University Recruiting Director
Meet Our Team
    • Patrick Roche
    • UK University Recruiting Director
    • Paddy is a core member of the Healthcare Practice and has worked more broadly across a number of sectors.
      Before joining the firm he worked for Deloitte Consulting for four years.

      Paddy has a MEng in Engineering Science from Oxford University and was also an Andersen Scholar for five years.

    • Zoe McLoughlin
    • International Recruiting Manager
    • Zoe McLoughlin joined BCG’s European Recruiting Team in June 2010 and is based in the London office, where she works on the campaigns for London Business School and other UK universities.

      Prior to starting at BCG, she headed up the International Office at the College of North West London and spent 5 years as the Marketing and Events Manager for the full-time MBA programme at London Business School. During her time at LBS, she also managed admissions for all UK candidates. Zoe holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Sheffield.

    • Valentine Troutaud
    • UK Recruiting Coordinator
    • Valentine is the U.K. university recruiting coordinator for BCG, having joined the Recruiting team in September 2010. She previously worked in New Zealand for a year as the human resources coordinator for a French wine and spirit company. Valentine holds a master's degree in human resources management from LSE and a bachelor's degree from a French business school.
    • Bhaaval Shah
    • International Recruiting Coordinator
    • Bhaaval joined BCG's London office in April 2012 as the international recruiting coordinator, and she works on the campaigns for the London Business School and other U.K. universities. She came to BCG after six years of graduate recruitment experience at Ernst & Young and KPMG. Bhaaval holds a bachelor's degree (with honors) in international management and German from the University of Manchester.
Events
October 2012
  • Oxford - Case Study Workshop

    The Case Study Workshop at Oxford will give you a chance to find out more about consulting, BCG and the types of problems we help our clients to solve every day. During this interactive session, we will take you step by step through a business case study, sharing tips and best approaches along the way.

    Please visit the website to sign up for a slot.

    Monson Room, Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens
    09 October
    14.00-16.00 or 16.30-18.30
    lonrecruiting@bcg.com
  • Oxford – Advanced Degree Recruiting Presentation

    This presentation is specifically aimed at advanced degree students, such as D.Phils, post-doctoral candidates and medical doctors. During this event, we will talk about the firm and application process. This will be followed by questions and the chance to talk informally with recent doctoral graduates and other BCG representatives with advanced degrees.

    Please note spaces will be limited. Please click here to register.

    Saïd Business School
    11 October
    18.30-20.30
    BCG Recruiting
    UKInternationalRecruiting@bcg.com
  • Oxford - LGBT Drinks

    Join us for an opportunity to connect with members of our LGBT network. Please click here to register.

    Grand Cafe, High Street
    11 October
    lonrecruiting@bcg.com
  • Oxford – Consultancy Fair

    The Consultancy fair at Oxford will give you the chance to find out more about BCG, the work we do, the people we work with and the skills we are looking for. Please come and see us at the fair to ask questions to BCG Consultants and recruiting staff.

    Please refer to the Oxford careers website for more details.

    Oxford Town Hall
    17 October
    14.30-18.00
    BCG Recruiting
    lonrecruiting@bcg.com
  • Oxford - Main Recruiting Presentation

    Our main presentation at Oxford will give you the chance to find out more about BCG, the work we do, the clients we work with and the skills we are looking for. The presentation will be followed by networking drinks giving you the chance to meet current BCG employees and ask any questions you may have.

    Please note that space is limited. Please click here to register.

    You can also refer to the Oxford careers website for more details.

    Rhodes House
    17 October
    18.30-21.00
    BCG Recruiting
    lonrecruiting@bcg.com
  • Oxford – Coffee Conversations

    BCG Coffee Conversations is an informal opportunity for you to discuss making the most of your CV and learn more about our recruitment process. BCG Consultants will lead the sessions at a local coffee shop.

    Please fill in the survey to register for a slot and receive details of the location. 

    Central Oxford
    23 October
    13.30-17.30
    lonrecruiting@bcg.com
Application Process

Full Time positions (Associates and Junior Consultants):
Our selection process is rigorous. Firstly, you need to apply online and attach your CV, cover letter and transcripts. The online application is open during the 1st to 28th October 2012. Successful applicants will pass through a CV review, and will be invited to first round interviews. We require an outstanding academic record (a minimum of 2:1 degree or equivalent), plus evidence of excellence in non-academic and extra-curricular activities.

The first round consists of a 45-minute face to face case based interview, a written maths tests and a computer based online case. At the second round, you will have two 45-minute face to face case based interviews and final round will consist of three 45-minute face to face case based interviews with Partners and senior Principals of the London office.

Summer Internships/Visiting Associate Positions:
BCG London offers a summer internship programme for penultimate year students and details can be found at www.bcglondon.com. The application period for penultimate year students interested in summer internships in the London office opens in January. Firstly, you need to apply online and attach your CV, cover letter and transcripts. The online application is open during the 1st to 27th January 2013. Successful applicants will pass through a CV review, and will be invited to first round interviews. We require an outstanding academic record (a minimum of 2:1 degree or equivalent), plus evidence of excellence in non-academic and extra-curricular activities.

For the application timeline and additional information on internships and Visiting Associate positions in all of our other international offices, please contact us directly at ukinternationalrecruiting@bcg.com.

For any questions regarding the application process for the London office, please email us at lonrecruiting@bcg.com. For all other offices, please contact the UK International Team at ukinternationalrecruiting@bcg.com.

For tips to prepare for the interviews, please visit our "how to apply" page.

School Search

Interview Process

Learn all you need to know about interviews with our consultants. More

Practice Cases

Try our practice cases by yourself or with a friend. Then, read our suggested way of getting to the heart of the critical issues. MORE

Meet BCGers

Meet BCGersMeet our team and read personal stories about working at BCG. Sort by topic, education, location or position.go

BCG Offices

GlobeBCG has more than 75 offices around the world. Learn about our global presence.
Go


Like. Connect.

Watch. Follow.

Connect

Connect with BCG on our social media networks.go