JPN, 海外大, LCF, Associate, Full-time, Class 2027
Boston Consulting Group · Tokyo
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Start Date
You will join the company on one of the following dates:
- Graduating between January and March 2027: April 2027
- Graduating between April and August 2027: September 2027
- Graduating between September and December 2027: April 2028
What You'll Bring
We are looking for candidates who meet all of the following criteria:
No Full-time Work Experience
No prior full-time work experience, whether before, during, or after undergraduate or graduate studies
Internships and part-time jobs are not included
Academic background
Currently enrolled in universities or graduate schools outside Japan, with a graduation date between January 2027 and December 2027.
Note: This excludes study-abroad programs as part of university enrollment in Japan (e.g., exchange programs, short-term language studies, double-degree programs, second master's degrees). If you are currently enrolled in universities in Japan, please visit here for more information.
Language proficiency
Business-level English or higher.
Business-level Japanese or higher (JLPT N1 or equivalent).
Regarding Previous Applications
Applicants who have taken an online test or interview for the BCG Japan Associate (Full-time) position within the past six months are not eligible to apply for this selection process.
Application Restrictions
Candidates may apply for either the Summer Associate or Full-time Associate position, but not both.
Additional info
【Application Deadline】
January 13, 2027, 10:00 AM (JST)
【Selection Process】
Document Screening → Online Test → Multiple Interviews → Offer
【Selection Schedule (Tentative)】
※All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)
- Notification of Document Screening Results: January 14
- Online assessment: January 14 – January 18, 10:00 AM
※For details on the online test, please refer here: [Candidate User Guide ]
- First Round Interviews (Online): January 26 – February 2
- Second Round Interviews (Online): February 8 – February 15
- Third Round Interviews and Beyond (On-site at LCF / Online): February 20 - February 21
※For those attending the 2027 London Career Forum, interviews will be held on-site. For those not attending, interviews will be conducted online.
【Notes】
Please ensure that you meet all criteria before applying.
Applicants must have a primary office preference for a Japan office.
When registering, make sure to use a personal email address (such as Gmail) instead of a company or university email address. Using a corporate or university domain may result in important selection-related notifications (such as online test invitations) not being received.
Please submit your resume in English, ensuring it contains the most up-to-date information.
If you are planning to pursue further education, you must clearly state this information on your résumé.
Please refer to the example below for the correct format.
Example:
“Planned Enrollment in Graduate School (Institution To Be Determined) / Expected Degree: XX / Expected Graduation Date: Month, Year”
【Contact】
If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at graduate.jp@bcg.com.
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