All Things MBB

How’s the culture at BCG Minneapolis?

Outside of Bain Texas, which offices have the most AMS/ENR work? Specifically, any offices in the Midwest/South East/New England regions?

BCG post-MBA hiring: any intel as to when we can expect results? Does it vary by office / practice / university, or is there a particular date for decision release? Interviewed last week.

I know this is an evergreen topic… how do you get to the point where you can develop case frameworks “from scratch” / “first principles”? I keep reading how memorizing frameworks isn’t the way to go b… more

Anyone successfully transitioned from MBB/Consulting to Crypto? Can I connect with you? Thanks a ton!!

Hi all,

I recently decided to explore lateraling to Bain as a current McK BA. It’s a bit of a quick turnaround (due to unforeseen personal circumstances) but I’d really appreciate any pointers or advic… more

I have a networking call with a Senior Partner. Any advice on how I should best prepare for the call and make a good impression? Any advice would be much appreciated.

For those have been staying 5+years in MBB how do you keep your brain sharp and liver healthy, maintaining good performance while working long hours? You superhumans?

Any difference between Bain Texas and Chicago? Interested in both, and have no preference on where to live

When will Bain invites go out?

Hello - can someone advise on a freelance work rate (Manager/Engagement Lead both strategy cdd + value creation. Digital focus) ideally in the DACH region or just general rule for interim positions

Had BCG Consultant Decision Round interviews yesterday w/MDP and Principal. Very natural Fit convo and good rapport with both. Apart from really minor definition clarification I asked at beginning of… more

Is it just me, or is a significant amount of our interview performance and confidence based on how fresh/burned out we feel?

I have an interview next week, and I feel like my case performance is much … more

Does anyone know if BCG will be hiring for experienced associates and consultants soon?

What are my chances of getting off a Bain FT consultant waitlist for MBA hiring?

If I got invited to a Bain Experienced Hire coffee chat, will I automatically get a R1 interview? Or do I have to clear a certain bar to receive an interview invite?

Does everyone get an invite for experienced hire coffee chats at Bain?

Hi - is there EH hiring activity at McK in the US recently?

Any mck who made the move to bcg at AP level or above willing to chat? Would be super helpful
Thanks!

I wish Bain would open a Detroit office and disrupt the ‘ford + bcg’ and ‘mck + gm’ duopoly cartel

Can anyone provide color on the process of lateraling across MBB's (esp as a 1st year analyst)? Saw Bain was hiring laterals.

What does Bain mean by early 2026 start? Does anyone know more specifics

When is the new Bain Boston office opening?

does Mckinsey reach out via call for the first round rejections? and how long does the feedback take from the date of the first round interview?

Applied to BCG’s experienced hire posting last Sunday, but noticed that the posting has been removed today. I’m pretty sure that they only opened the position recently, since I am actively job hunting and check the BCG websi… more

at an MBB right now, interested in joining the Army reserves. How accommodating are the various MBB firms with this? I know the commitment is usually one weekend a month and a 2-week annual training, … more

How are Bain teams staffed? Does every team have a manger and a senior manager or just one?

have first round mckinsey interview. they already have a date set for next week depending on if i pass. how long does it take to get feedback from first and second round?