Recruiting in the US and Canada: the guide
Early application windows, BCG's published US steps, MBA recruiting, AI-assisted interviews, and work authorization in general terms.
Facts checked against sources onWhat strong candidates can do
- Know when US and Canadian applications open and close
- Understand the US online assessments and interview steps
- Know the work authorization questions to ask early
Common questions
What does the guide to recruiting in the US and Canada cover?
It covers early application windows, BCG's published US steps, MBA recruiting, AI-assisted interviews, and work authorization in general terms.
When do firms hire in the US and Canada?
It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. The lessons listed below explain the usual pattern in the US and Canada and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in the US and Canada?
Applications often open and close early, and US processes usually begin with online assessments before the case interviews. Ask about work authorization at the start.
In the full guide
- How and when US and Canadian firms hireUndergraduate and MBA timelines, US online assessments, and AI-assisted interviews.
- Work authorization and preparationVisa questions to ask early, and a preparation list.
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