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Recruiting by region

Recruiting in Europe and the UK

UK application windows, rolling hiring in continental Europe, local-language interviews, written and group cases, and typical European case themes.

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Key takeaways

  • Some offices interview partly in the local language, and written and group cases are more common.
  • BCG London: the 2026 graduate Associate window is 9 September to 18 October 2026.
  • Industrial and automotive companies adapting to electric vehicles and new competition.
By the end you will be able to
  • Know the UK application windows and continental Europe's rolling hiring
  • Prepare for local-language interviews, written cases, and group cases
  • Practice typical European case themes

Lessons

1

How and when European firms hire

UK timelines, rolling hiring, language, formats, and the firms that matter.

10 min
2

Work permits, case themes, and preparation

Work permits in general terms, typical European case themes, and a preparation list.

6 min

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Common questions: Recruiting in Europe and the UK

Start with lesson 1

2 lessons, about 16 minutes in all. Each one builds on the one before.

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