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S20E23: BCG Principal Reveals How to Build Your X Factor and Break Into Consulting

S20E23: BCG Principal Reveals How to Build Your X Factor and Break Into Consulting

Update: 2025-10-17
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Tauseef spent a decade at BCG, rising to Principal and leading AI transformation and go-to-market strategy projects across the globe. In this convo, he breaks down exactly how to stand out in today’s competitive recruiting landscape.

You’ll learn:

  • How Tauseef secured offers from BCG, McKinsey, and more
  • What separates candidates who land offers from those who don’t
  • The X factor that will make you unforgettable in interviews
  • How to design your consulting experience once you’re in the firm

Tauseef also shares how networking helped him shape his entire BCG career – including how he had his pick of projects for four straight years.

Whether you’re preparing for interviews, trying to land a referral, or curious about what life inside MBB is really like, this episode is packed with insights from someone who’s lived it all.

Additional Resources:

Chapters:

01:22 – Meet Tauseef Charanya (Ex-BCG Principal)
02:57 – From PhD to BCG: Tauseef’s Journey
05:50 – The X Factor: How to Stand Out in Recruiting
12:00 – Inside the Case Coaching Process
16:04 – Beyond the Case: Mastering Behavioral Interviews
21:00 – Inside BCG and Beyond
33:44 – Myths, Mindsets, and Lessons from 10 Years at BCG
36:18 – Travel, Pizza, and Life After Consulting

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S20E23: BCG Principal Reveals How to Build Your X Factor and Break Into Consulting

S20E23: BCG Principal Reveals How to Build Your X Factor and Break Into Consulting

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