Visiting Associate

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Since pioneering business strategy in 1963, BCG has continued to redefine the field - helping organizations transform, build competitive advantage, and deliver lasting impact.

Today, the most ambitious transformations bring together strategy, technology, AI, and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams combine deep industry and functional expertise with a range of perspectives to help clients navigate complexity, unlock new opportunities, and turn bold ideas into results.

What You'll Do

As a Visiting Associate, you’ll spend 2–4 months as a fully integrated member of a BCG case team, working on real client challenges from day one. You’ll take ownership of specific parts of a project, applying analytical thinking and creativity to some of the most complex questions facing leading businesses and organizations.

You’ll work alongside BCG consultants and clients from diverse backgrounds, turning data and insights into recommendations that can shape strategy, transformation, and real-world outcomes. Along the way, you’ll learn through hands-on experience, structured training, and close mentorship from experienced BCG colleagues.

You’ll be challenged to grow, encouraged to contribute your perspective, and surrounded by people who are invested in your development. For many, an internship at BCG is not only an opportunity to experience consulting, it can be the first step towards a career at BCG.

What You'll Bring

• This internship is typically suited to students in the final stages of their bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a master’s degree. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please feel free to reach out to our recruiting team for guidance.
• A strong academic track record.
• Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, navigating new and complex challenges with curiosity and adaptability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch, with the ability to communicate clearly and adapt your style to different audiences and levels of seniority.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.

Additional info

The application process for an internship consulting position at BCG Amsterdam

We welcome applications to our internship program throughout the year and interview candidates on a rolling basis. Internships can start year-round. During the interview process, you’ll discuss your preferred timing with your recruiter and together determine a start month that works for both you and BCG.

Application Steps​

Step 1: Online Application
For a complete application, please provide:

• Resume
• High school transcripts
• Bachelor’s transcript and, if applicable, your most recent Master’s transcript
• Cover letter (optional): A cover letter is not required to explain your motivation. If there is additional context about your background, experiences, or submitted documents that you would like us to consider, you are welcome to include one.

Step 2: Online Assessment
You’ll complete a virtual reasoning assessment designed to evaluate your analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. The assessment includes interpreting data and graphs, drawing conclusions from available information, and performing calculations.

Step 3: First-Round Interviews
The first round consists of:
• Two case interviews (60 minutes each)

Step 4: Final-Round Interviews
The final round consists of:
• A personality-based interview with a recruiter (45 minutes)
• Two case interviews (60 minutes each)
• A written case (2.5 hours)

Step 5: Offer
Following the final round, successful candidates may receive an offer to join BCG Amsterdam as a Visiting Associate. If you receive an offer, you and your recruiter will agree on a start date that works for you and BCG.

Join us

Ready to experience what consulting at BCG is really like? Apply here to become a Visiting Associate in Amsterdam and join a community of ambitious, curious, and collaborative people tackling some of the most important challenges facing businesses and society.

You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to contribute from day one. You’ll build skills and relationships that can shape what comes next.