I've always thought of BCG as a special place. What makes it unique is that it offers every individual the opportunity to chart his or her own course. A case in point is my own career at the firm. A few years after joining our Brussels office, I wanted to broaden my horizons and experience working in an emerging market. When I was offered a temporary transfer through the one year ambassador program, I jumped at the opportunity. I moved to BCG in India, experienced its entrepreneurship and energy, and absolutely loved it.

My temporary transfer eventually turned into a permanent one, and with BCG's global support I started building our Healthcare practice in India. A few years later I was elected partner, and asked to lead our Indian healthcare business. There truly are no boundaries at BCG.

Bart has an MS in applied economics from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium and an MBA from the graduate school of business in Chicago, USA. He leads the Healthcare practice in India and supports pharmaceutical and biotech clients on varying topics, including portfolio and growth strategy, R&D organization and offshoring, marketing, and sales strategy.

Before coming to BCG, I was a robotics research engineer with an Australian national R&D organization. But I wanted to be involved in something that would create an impact in a shorter time and allow me to deal with people issues rather than technology. Basically, I think I wanted to get out of the lab! At the same time I wanted to retain the excitement of challenging my mind, dealing with bright and driven people, always dealing with new issues and always learning.

BCG has been all of this and more. Today, when I talk to my colleagues in early stages of their career, I say: aim high, there are no limits to what you can do and achieve at BCG. The firm will back you up and so will your team!

Matthew holds a PhD in engineering (William Culross Prize for Scientific Research) from the University of Adelaide and an MBA (CUB Award of Distinction) from Melbourne Business School. He is a Fellow of the Melbourne-based Williamson Community Leadership Program.

When I was looking for a consulting firm, I wanted to work for a firm that is involved in a wide range of industries and on the cutting edge of business. I viewed BCG as a firm that understands an individual’s strengths and skills and provides endless opportunities for a young professional to develop expertise that can be applied to a vast array of clients.

In my first year at BCG, my experiences included improving the capabilities of an international retailer, a beverage company and a 99-year-old nonprofit. Through those fascinating cases, I was introduced to challenges that enabled me to grow and become more versatile.

I saw how BCG respects each consultant and taps into our unique skills to provide the best service to our clients.

Kelly received her MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree in international finance from American University.

I believe that a core driver of Korea's future growth is top-caliber talent and the culture that they create. I would like to see new BCGers feeling proud of their position and developing their abilities, maintaining the high standards which will help them grow both professionally and personally.

At BCG you can develop in several different areas. You are helped to think in a way that is thoroughly strategic, encouraged to generate your own differentiated insights, pushed to communicate your own view impressively, and always supported in maintaining high standards in your approach to work and life.

Sunghun has a BA in business administration with a dual major in economics from Seoul National University.

He has been instructing econo-management classes at the economy school of SNU for more than seven years, and is also a co-professor at Hanyang University business school.

When I decided to go into consulting, I looked forward to diverse professional experiences, both in terms of client work and geographic location. BCG has surpassed my expectations and has provided me with exceptional professional opportunities.

I have worked with clients across Southeast Asia and was selected to be an ambassador to BCG’s Chicago office, which allowed me to manage diverse client needs and expectations in both emerging and developed markets.

Subsequently, through BCG’s collaborative work with the World Economic Forum, I became a secondee, working on financial services innovation in emerging markets, something I feel passionate about. We looked deeply into private-sector-led innovations and sought to influence government policy changes that would enable the private sector to introduce new models for delivering financial services to underserved people in emerging markets. We shared our findings at the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos and launched a major report at the Forum’s meeting on East Asia in Bangkok. Through my work with the Forum, I have been able to drive change on a global scale. I was then chosen to become a member of the Forum’s Global Shapers community, which has given me the opportunity to work on social impact projects in Indonesia and to make a difference in Indonesia and in the global community.

Ernest holds a bachelor of science degree (summa cum laude) in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a Robert T. Haslam (1911) Presidential Fellow.

After my studies, which combined academic research and business, I chose to begin my career at BCG because it seemed to offer the best of two worlds: intellectual challenge and the possibility of making a difference in the business world. I have been here for ten years now and this judgment has proven right. BCG gave me what I consider a unique opportunity to combine professional and personal development.

The work in itself is very demanding, but also highly rewarding. Every single week, I tell myself, “Wow, I have achieved something really important." Knowing that your efforts make a real difference for some of the best companies in the world is a very good feeling.

BCG has contributed to my development in so many ways. Through the Social Impact Secondment program, I was able to work for the Accor Group for two years in an operational job. This experience strengthened both my skills and professional prospects. I also took advantage of the chance to work abroad and worked for a year in our New York office. I also had the opportunity to help transform things for the better through BCG’s social impact initiative.

Finally, BCG culture is truly special and makes me proud to be working here. Yes, we work hard, but we also care for others. Intensive teamwork creates specials bonds among us.

I recommend applicants take the time to get to know the people they meet during the interview process. Our values are strong, and each of us truly lives them. If you like us as individuals, you will really like working in our company.

Stéphanie is a graduate of the Paris Dauphine University with a specialization in Industrial Economy and she holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and Business from the Ecole des Affaires de Paris.

We have been winning at BCG, and this has also been a great enabler for personal growth. Since I joined BCG, our Helsinki office has grown significantly which has, on a continuous basis, opened up opportunities for us all, fast.

The career track at BCG is open and honest. A promotion and increased responsibility is always waiting for you just when you start feeling 100 percent effective with your current role.

BCG has given a lot to me personally. The skills I have acquired here cover all aspects of business and not only support my current work, but will also at some point be a great stepping stone to challenging positions outside of BCG. I believe the platform built here is in many ways unique.

Teemu holds an MS in electrical engineering from the Helsinki University of Technology.

Consulting was an easy choice for me. As I was finishing up my MBA, armed with a new set of tools I was eager to try out, I knew that I wanted to "try on" several industries, companies, and topics before making a decision on what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

BCG was equally an easy choice—I loved the people I met, the challenging problems addressed by those people, and the focus on charting my own course.

And BCG has delivered on its promise to me. I have learned so much about addressing the most challenging business problems in the world, and about myself, since I have joined. And I continue to learn more every day.

Keith holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.Comm from Memorial University.

In his free time, Keith loves reading, working on his jump shot (basketball), practicing kung fu, and relaxing with his wife and family.