Promotion practices: BCG is very transparent on how you get promoted. The criteria are shared at the outset and are the basis for all of your reviews. Promotion decisions are made by a committee of people within your office, who may not even know you personally, ensuring fairness & that politics stay out of the decision.

Training: Training at BCG is awesome. When you start, experienced PLs, Principals, and Partners guide you through a well-designed training program that actually teaches you how to do the job. It's unique in that it's managed by a professional staff of learning & development people, but incorporates consultants who actually do the job each day. We also have a terrific online portal, called Learning at BCG (LAB), that offers 24/7 access to high quality teaching content. When I was promoted to Project Leader, this was the first place I turned to work on getting up to speed on the role.