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Start Date

You will join the company on one of the following dates:

What You'll Bring

We are looking for candidates who meet all of the following criteria:

No Full-time Work Experience

Internships and part-time jobs are not included

Academic background

Currently enrolled in universities or graduate schools outside Japan, with a graduation date between September 2025 and December 2026. 

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.

Japanese language skills are not required.

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.

Additional info

Application Deadline

Selection Schedule (Tentative)

※All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)

Notification of Document Screening Results: October 6

Online Test: October 6 – October 9, 10:00 AM
※For details on the online test, please refer here: [Candidate User Guide]

First Round Interviews (Online)
Interview Dates: October 22–24, October 27–29

Second Round Interviews (Online)
Interview Dates: November 6–7, November 10–11

Third Round Interviews and Beyond (On-site at BCF / Online)
※For those attending the 2025 Boston Career Forum, interviews will be held on-site. For those not attending, interviews will be conducted online.
Interview Dates: November 21–22

Note

Your resume in English or Japanese must include accurate information as of September 2025.

This selection process is intended for candidates who wish to join the Japan office. When applying, please make sure to select \"Tokyo\" as your first preference.

Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at graduate.jp@bcg.com

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