Many companies will tell you that people are their main asset. But when it comes to standing by their words, most will fail to deliver. BCG, on the contrary, goes miles to prove the point. Being in a company for a while one can hear stories about people taking sabbaticals to pursue some scientific subject, changing offices to stay with their significant others, being supported by the company to further their education. We run programs which help people explore other cultures and countries, to work in new environments. Altogether it creates a great group of people who have traveled the world and can bring great experiences to the table.

In my personal case, I decided to go for an MBA a few years ago. Despite the rapid growth of the Moscow office and a shortage of experienced consultants, I received full support and sponsorship to pursue my education. I'm grateful to the company, which puts my interests ahead of the revenues.

Working at BCG means great flexibility. I can really create my own career path here—it is not about being told what to do. During my past projects, I was always given the freedom to develop my own ideas and come up with creative solutions. In addition, BCG provides me the opportunity to specialize in a variety of practice areas and helps me to develop new skills that I need for my projects. The most important thing in my job is to deliver excellent work for our clients, when and where I do it, is up to me. BCG does not evaluate me on how many hours I spend in the office, but on my performance within the projects.

Work at BCG is project-based and each is different, so my job is constantly changing. During a project BCG expects my full commitment to work, but it is easier to take off time between two projects. Also, there might be periods in my life where I will need to rebalance work and personal life. With BCG, I can be assured that we can find the best solution for both the company and me, allowing me to still progress in my career.