Life As A Consultant At BCG India - Seema Bansal, Director - Social Impact Practice & IIM C Alum

"Who says there is no work-life balance in Consulting?" Seema Bansal, Director At BCG debunks this myth and how!
“BCG looks for people with very high-quality interpersonal skills, empathy, communication skills & teamwork.”
If you want to know the skills required to crack an interview with BCG or the truth about life as a consultant, this video is a must watch for you.
In this video, Seema Bansal Director - Social Impact Practice @BCG India & Asia Pacific, IIM C Alum tells you how to get a PPO at BCG. She tells you of the skills and attitude required to work at BCG and how BCG recruits not just from b-schools but independently as well. Questions about getting a PPO, the interview process, etc are also answered.
Seema also tells you how the life of a consultant plays out. Think consulting is an intensive job which is highly stressful? Think again. Because Seema tells you how consulting can be cool. As a certified scuba diver, a trekker who’s climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro on her 40th birthday and who’s currently learning to play the piano and dance the salsa, Seema tells us how being a consultant can be kaafi cool.
From taking family vacations 4 times a year to managing being a mum and a crazy job all at once, Seema paints a picture of the ideal life of a consultant. She shares how to manage work-life balance for any corporate job, and how to be successful with guilt while managing work and family.
Master the science of Consulting & learn how to ace Consulting interviews from Seema Bansal. Join us for the 1.5-month Consulting Festival where Seema Bansal, Partner & Director - BCG & other such experts from BCG, PwC and KPMG teach you all you need to know to crack Consulting interviews and get a job in this in-demand sector! Limited seats available, so register now - bit.ly/3d981iA
You can also watch other parts of Seema's videos here:
Part 1 - bit.ly/2K0lTP0
Part 2 - bit.ly/2I1KAIP
You can also Watch:
From Investment Banking To Google - Journey Of A Mother Of Twins - Aditi Shukla - Part 2 here - bit.ly/2XPzc8p
I Chose The Wrong Job From My B-school Campus Before - Saurabh Sengupta - Part 2 here - bit.ly/2HXJ1vH
MBA Was A Tick In A Box For Me - Pragya Batra - Part 3 here - bit.ly/31sqtLr
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[@sohamnaik8820]

Wow man ... What a brilliant personality.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Isn't she inspiring? Have you seen the first two parts of his video series? If not, you can watch Part 1 here - bit.ly/2K0lTP0 and Part 2 here - bit.ly/2I1KAIP

[@User-du7kf]

She's so chilled and how beautifully she interacts with the audience. Hats off!

[@tractortower2295]

Sorry, where did she interface exactly?

[@bkasyap7117]

@@tractortower2295 Videos 1 & 2 from this speaker's series.

[@nitinsingh4522]

Absolutely Gr8. She is an inspirational Speaker.. Look at her communication skills. Such a soft and subtle way of describing all aspects of life of a Consultant.

[@swatigadekar4671]

The way she talks and the grace she carries is just mesmerising ...women empowerment ❤️

[@PiyushRaj-ij3dx]

Wow! Great Talk. Really amazed by her level of maturity and the way she explained things.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks, Piyush for liking the video! One more insightful video suggestion for you - Don’t Let Placements Define Who You Are - Ankita Aggarwal, GM - UrbanClap here - bit.ly/2T5EvPs

[@shivamgahoi]

She is really good at what she want to convey ... Thank you so much for such a great interaction

[@surajbhandage5685]

Good the Work Life Balance issues faced. Also, The Targets are revealed 20-60 crores.

[@umakantnadkar5057]

The level of honesty is simply amazing.

[@garimagupta746]

Inside IIM you are doing a great job! Never seen such quality content, amazing people and mentors on board! Please keep coming with more videosss!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chaitanyasharma8212]

I can't describe how much I enjoyed her narrative of the daily side quests in life.

[@bhuvaneshwarjoshi3683]

Hood advice.I wish such videos were available forty years ago to prepare what is expected of consultants

[@ashpal1484]

This is the best session of InsideIIM

[@debdattaghosh1321]

Wow! She's such a great personality! It reflects what it takes to represent a world class organization!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Absolutely

[@vaibhavraut9654]

I only use social media to see how people have better life than mine and to cry sometimes too

[@noorulhassan1679]

The point you made on rat race is good. But please clear me if I am wrong, this rate race was created by the corporates in India.

[@sigsaini681]

They created for their profits....

[@arkadeephalder581]

What a great insight on parenthood

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hi, You might also want to check out - From Investment Banking To Google - Journey Of A Mother Of Twins - Aditi Shukla, Google - bit.ly/2XPzc8p

[@gauravrawat813]

Please make a video on life in HSBC, JPMC, Goldman Sachs, etc

[@bobascalera5094]

Go to wall street oasis, its a forum on i banking/pe/vc

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hi Gaurav, you can check out - How To Get Into Goldman Sachs For Investment Banking - A Fresher's Journey - Awiral Gupta, IIM I - bit.ly/2kqgUfB

[@msachdeva02]

Thank you for this video. I have never been a fan of consulting and consultants. And there were many moments in this video which strengthened my belief. 🙂

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks for the feedback

[@vishnubansal]

Such an amazing person! 🙏

[@rohandhankani3962]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing the experience

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

What do you want on our channel? Yes, you have the power to select our future video! Suggest us what topics we should try out, We promise you that we will read each comment and the most liked comment will become our next video

[@umanggupta4769]

So insightful

[@chiragsurana8947]

Brilliant session

[@toralm7678]

Thank You 'Inside IIM' for posting such remarkable content.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Glad you enjoy it! Do you have any topic suggestions for us, so that we can work on those ideas that you want on our channel?

[@77sreedhar]

Quite Informative speech

[@CRISPEE_potato]

not just career.... but also life advices ..... soo insightful

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Awesome! Thanks for watching if you want to gain more insight into Consulting career you can watch more such consulting videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLMYr1HHzGSR1JIhDKWebzqTKNOa03NbqA

[@SantoshKumar-kh8wg]

Genuine lady👍

[@nagendrasharma1077]

Excellent 💯

[@kushalchakraborty5353]

Grt initiative from u guys......move ahead best of luck.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks, Kushal for the wishes, so happy to hear that :D You can also check out - 'Why I Switched From A High Paying Banking Job To UrbanClap' - Ankita Aggarwal - Part 1 here - bit.ly/2MO0HN9

[@aayushigarg7844]

What an insightful video! Kudos!

[@debayanpurkayastha4801]

Hi Aayushi, Glad you liked with our video! We're coming up similar videos with Managing Director and Partner of BCG New Delhi (Gurgaon) office. Meanwhile, have you checked the first two parts of Seema Bansal's video? If not, here are the links for you! Part 1 - bit.ly/2K0lTP0 Part 2 - bit.ly/2I1KAIP This link here should interest you too! bit.ly/2FQX6J7

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hi Aayushi, Glad you liked with our video! We're coming up similar videos with Managing Director and Partner of BCG New Delhi (Gurgaon) office. Meanwhile, have you checked the first two parts of Seema Bansal's video? If not, here are the links for you! Part 1 - bit.ly/2K0lTP0 Part 2 - bit.ly/2I1KAIP This link here should interest you too! bit.ly/2FQX6J7

[@bhuvaneshwarjoshi3683]

Helping aspirants not to have false expectations about the organization in question.Not all of them make it o explicit.

[@ashokreddy8720]

She just rocked !!!!!!!

[@ajaygaikwad5308]

Very insightful and can't agree more with you ma'am.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

So happy to hear this, Ajay! :D Glad these videos are helping you all! More videos coming your way :)

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Seema Bansal, along with Consultants from BCG, Arthur D. Little, and PwC are hosting a live 1.5-month Consulting program starting 18th July, 2021! Register here: bit.ly/3d981iA Why The Rate Race You've Already Made It - Seema Bansal - Part 1 here - bit.ly/2K0lTP0 Don't Take A Decision When You Are Feeling Low - Seema Bansal - Part 2 here - bit.ly/2I1KAIP

[@vm573]

Cool and chill !!! Beautiful video....

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayshukla450]

Good one Thank you for the video 👍

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks, Jay Glad you liked it :D stay tuned we have many more speakers coming up!

[@MilitaryMantra]

Insightful. Thanks.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Glad you find it useful :D stay tuned for many more speakers coming up!

[@sidharthmohanty6434]

Thank you mam.

[@manishpathak9785]

She spoke really well and almost all queries gets end here ;)

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks for watching, Stay Tuned for similar content.

[@guruprasadbhagwat9559]

Please make videos on how non iim guys can reach iim level....

[@meghnamurthy8123]

Inspiring!

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Isn't it? We find it inspiring too! You will like the previous two parts as well. check Part 1of Seema Bansal's talk here - bit.ly/2K0lTP0 and Part 2 here - bit.ly/2I1KAIP

[@ajitpatil1328]

Those Pop-up points during watch really helped.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Awesome!

[@joeyross1960]

Honest talk

[@techsmash6907]

She is so humble

[@yashkapadiya5414]

Thankyou for such a wonderful content 👍👍

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thank you for your kind words. Stay tuned for more such content.

[@ShuvanshuJakhmola]

Very helpful. Please make a video with an IT Sales leader.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Sure. Thanks for the feedback. We'll try to make one.

[@avichalambar9264]

Full of knowledge Thank you

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

So glad to hear that you find it useful :D Have you seen the other parts of her video series? If not, you can watch Part 2 here - bit.ly/2I1KAIP and Part 3 here - bit.ly/2I018kk

[@vaibhavsharma7630]

Such a good speaker . She looks like 25

[@JuwhwhwNansnen-tu1lj]

She is an inspiration for us aspirants.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks for watching !

[@ReyDev165]

Great info from BCG

[@ritiksinghal2467]

this video describes life and method to live it

[@wintersoldier2006]

She is the first person to take time off at BCG India?? Does she mean normal leave? Wtffff what kind of BS company is that.

[@kumarvagarthagnihotri4409]

the day you'll get mature and persue mba you'll get to know that bcg is in no way bulshit

[@superblitz2274]

@@kumarvagarthagnihotri4409 you don't need to pursue MBA to know that BCG isn't shit

[@amitjadhav5049]

Bring some one also from Mckinsey & company.

[@varundixit6426]

When she said "Chuck it!" I fell in love with her.😂😂😂

[@PrabaPrakash]

Nice one..

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Thanks 😊

[@drogonfly2659]

Seniors in these consulting firms are always winning

[@samarthkulshrestha1896]

So how do we apply i am ca student and want to be a management consultant

[@sarveshkulkarni4697]

This woman reminds me of Jessica Pearson from Suits!

[@AmritVoyages]

Thanks ma'am

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Keep watching

[@AmritVoyages]

@@InsideIIMKonversations Sir A humble request if you can make one video for MBA for Army veterans who left after 10 years of service. Avenues Plus/minus Abroad/India Etc etc Will be thankful to you Grateful

[@AnkitSingh-bs3tx]

I so want to be consultant

[@ashishkovuri3572]

None of the tweetables are tweetable

[@pankajsheoran9429]

LOL, true.

[@JEEstattemptrigvedian]

am I the only 15year old watching insideIIM

[@pawanjoshi2505]

BCG just recruits from IIM??

[@saatwik_saatwik]

If you really want to sacrifice your work life balance, then choose Finance - Investment Banking/ Private Equity/ Venture Capital. If you sacrifice balance then at least make some good amount of money. That's what I think. No hate.

[@sumedhasingh2632]

Does consulting not pay as much as investment banking?

[@rl1900]

Consulting Is the highest paying of all.

[@sgg8922]

Consulting is good when you are fresher to gain experience and then people leave consulting to have work-life balance. Also, keep in mind, in consulting once you reach mid-management level it is sales focused. Choose your interest. Consulting is general term, it is like saying IT resource. There are various streams within consulting, pick your area of interest. Market also matters, Asia vs North America etc. Think, plan and then make decisions.

[@superblitz2274]

@@rl1900not really

[@sahilmahind2305]

As a pharma graduate can one can go to Consulting?plz reply is it better as i love to travel

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Yes, You can switch given that we fulfill all the required skill sets needed to be a consultant.

[@sahilmahind2305]

@@InsideIIMKonversations Thats nice,What can we do after leaving Consultancy Job?

[@theambitiousguy.3820]

Finance is the best !!!!!!!!!Warren buffet , .........

[@gaurav1954]

Really... consulting is worst

[@jatinbansal2384]

Hi

[@pandharinathhaldankar9550]

Look at the Laugh at 03:08 ?

[@sumedh235]

How does she take 4 vacations?

[@swadhindey5007]

i am very poor in Academics. Got 47% in Graduation.. But my dream is to get Top Consulting Firm Like BCG.. Right now i am persuing CMA(India).. Do they hire candidate with Such a low grade????

[@saurabhpandey7339]

You are not eligible for MBA my friend.

[@sgg8922]

Its very disappointing but in India most consulting firms focus first on college name, then on marks and last on candidate’s skills. I would recommend work couple of years in market and then apply as experienced hire in consulting firms, in your area of your work/domain (eg. Finance, strategy, Technology etc.). IIM helps to get jumpstart in your career. If you are not from IIM then work in market build your skills and then apply. Hope, that helps.

[@swadhindey5007]

Suppose if i will do Executive MBA from FMS Dehli along with my Work..Is that going to make any help to get into Consulting?

[@sgg8922]

Executive MBA does not guarantee consulting career. The executive MBA is for folks who have good 7-12yrs experience and to further move up the ladder in their existing companies some candidates do such MBA. Always focus on ROI, MBA means nothing when you have 7-8 yrs of experience. Don’t waste your money and time. Focus on opportunities which might take you further.

[@swadhindey5007]

So, Could you please guide me how to get into Consulting?

[@bitankumarmani7339]

She gave a great speech until 11:30. It is so disheartening to see that such an accomplished and highly educated woman still carries patriarchal views like "the man is the ultimate breadwinner" . This kind of thought is so toxic for the men to be burdened with. This was really heartbreaking to see.

[@riaj5426]

She has actually explained what runs in every women when she face dirty corporate politics. And unluckily that is true, reason being she is bullied at workplace majorly by men for some casual mistakes (that a man can also do).

[@tusharmeshram6998]

I think I should go with marketing or operations then. 😅

[@SaiTeja0805]

It's all about your passion and interest. If you love your job there would be no hindrances!

[@tusharmeshram6998]

Rampalli- i am very much interested in consulting but at the same time I want balance life. I expect to do less work as I climb ladder bcs this passion, exploring etc will be there only for 10-15 years after that don't want to indulge in increased work load.

[@Vikasptl07]

1 month of unpaid leave and no one does that... Ofc nobody will it's unpaid genius...

[@TitaniumBaalak]

10th /12th/graduation:- 70%/72%/70% can I go with consulting. Please help me

[@sombitmukhuti2660]

Na

[@gaurav1954]

Consulting is worst area to work..no work life balance...those who dont like to spend der time with family only work der.

[@kashifaziz5272]

Yup consulting sucks

[@Vikasptl07]

These people are normalising toxic culture of working 15-17 hrs in name of choices you make😢..

[@akshaybhan6767]

Consultants are backchod's (Interpersonal skills), who are always doing sales (consciously/unconsciously). It's a good start to someone's career to find what they like. A long term career in consulting is just ridiculous unless your dream is to start your own consulting company someday. Just saying from experience.

[@aagamshah2005]

Which firm did u join ?

[@himanishgulati4184]

At the beginning of her interview she literally has to convince that she has a life too 😂..which means life at big companies requires alot of sacrifice? Are you willing to dive into it?

[@main_stream_media_is_a_joke]

You really have to have a very different mindset compared to the regular guys to remain and keep working these utterly crazy work hours. Nothing wrong with that....but with practically no time beyond work......are these people really "interesting" to have around? How do they find time to develop in other areas if they work these many hours? Either they are not sharing their secrets or they are happy with those work hours, money, status and comparison living.

[@bhaisabhsstudio]

Can i be an consultant in bcg without an mba degree???

[@Kaoidjek]

Do ca and score air 1 in finals

[@idgaf6995]

Whats wrong with not sitting at home? Just because eveeryone is in the rat race that dosent mean that you have to do exactly same. Live for yourself than just proving others how sucesssfull you are.

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

There is nothing inherently wrong with not conforming to societal norms or the expectations of others. Each individual has the freedom to choose their own path and live their life according to their own values and aspirations.

[@atharsh6873]

Hi

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

Hey, Atharsh. Did you like the content of the video?

[@jigarbhanushali4782]

Still trying to find a way to get out of rat race...

[@FactFuse99]

I am certified JCB driver , truck driver , plumber , engineer , MBA , certified import export, certified product manager license not only I can drive any vehicle except tanks certified Scooba diver is just fancy and word any kid from my farm can do socba diving without any heavy equipment

[@raahul021]

Aab kaise life chal rahi hai corona mai didi 🤣🤣😂😝😝😅

[@raahul021]

@Saurav Tripathy ni tu rishtedaar lagta h mera ?? Ya ghar mai baitha h mere jo tuje pata h ki mai kaha kaise baitha hu .. chootiya .. apni pandit giri kahi or dikha...

[@peace-hu5pn]

Why prepare for upsc after getting bcg why 😢