Bain & Company Discussions

I am in early interviewing stages for a Senior Manager role at Bain in the Advanced Analytics Group. I am interested in applying my specialty across a variety of sectors, not just retail. A few huge questions i… more

Had final rounds with Bain on Friday morning but haven’t heard back. Friend from same school and who interviewed with the same partners got a call (offer) Friday night. Should I hold my breath or is i… more

Bain fishes: Just curious, are final round decisions for AC (campus hires) solely decided by the partners who interviewed you? Or do the SAC and consultants who are a part of the recruiting team also … more

When does Bain typically get back to final round undergraduate candidates? I had an interview this past Friday but I haven’t heard back. Is that bad news?

What’s the standard/bar like for passing the first round at McKinsey? I felt like I did fine but not in terms of the graphs interpretation. I had my Bain interview prior as well and I didn’t realize h… more

Not sure if this is the right bowl but I have an interview with Bain for an analyst position. Can someone please provide some insights on the interview process? Are case study questions asked during t… more

What is the process of applying to Bain Capital as a growth investor from Undergrad?

Is it absolutely important to have someone vouch for you when you apply to Bain? Networked with few from a different office than the one I’m applying to.

Have an upcoming Corp Strategy interview with a Harvard UG —> Bain —> Industry person.

As someone from low state school to T2, feeling imposter syndrome. How to overcome?

Should I start preparing for interviews at Bain even though I don't have an interview invite?

Is an interview at Bain guaranteed if I get a referral from a current consultant?

I feel like every person I’ve interacted with at Bain are super energetic, social and extroverted (or they are stoic, and stern/pressure test kind of guy). I am stressed out if I would be able to be m… more

How difficult is it to break into Bain Ny from a school on the west coast (non Stanford)? If i do well on the first round and get past it, will there still be a possibility I get turned down for an in… more

Has anyone interviewed for legal jobs at consulting firms like Bain, McKinsey, or BCG? Any tips?

I'm told there will be a sort of times questionnaire of a few questions. I'm expecting consultin… more

Regarding interviewing, what tends to be the theme for the cases you’ll see at Bain/BCG? Familiar with McKs, but never went through interviewing with the other two and wondering what you’d tend to see… more

I have an early 1st round interview with Bain (Chicago) in a couple of weeks. Would anyone be willing to run a case with me?

BCG 🐟, have you guys figure out the headcount for next year yet? Mck has started interviewing, Bain delayed deadline to Aug 31 but no words from BCG yet. Internal source says it has paused recruiting… more

Any 🐠 from Bain Amsterdam? Considering applying, but would like to get your perspectives on size/capabilities of Analytics team.

Anytime I interview with a team that is made up of Bain alum, I notice that they basically don’t hire outside if Bain. What’s up with that? Don’t you want diversity in your team?

Anyone interview at Bain Capital Ventures for an associate role? Any tips? The first round is synthesizing takeaways from an S-1...

What's working at Bain as a data analyst like? Thinking of applying.

Anyone working at Bain Capital Ventures who can provide their honest take on your job, work-life balance, firm culture, and people? I’m thinking about applying for the Associate position. I’m currentl… more

Do you have to re-case interview to hop between teams internally at MBB? Ex: starting generalist at Bain, but then wanting to get into PEG after 1 year?

Preparing for a first round case interview with Bain and genuinely interested in company culture. Are any current or ex-Bain folks willing to share experiences with the firm, real case experiences, di… more

Anyone taken the Bain “online test” before interviews? Does it determine my chances of an interview or simply another step in the process? Some of the info seems to be general info collection

Hi Bain 🐠 been invited to take an online assessment after applying for AC role. Is it still a generic automated screening? Any thoughts on preparing for this? Thank you.

Bain 🐠- why did you choose Bain? What do you like about it? Interview prepping..

Bain 🐠- why did you choose Bain? What do you like about it? Interview prepping..

Bain (London) has decided all interviews are now on zoom. Any tips/recommendations?

If its relevant - cold application for a 2 year engineering consultant experienced hire.

Interviewing at McKinsey and Bain for London roles at Manager level. Typical comp?

Didn’t get interview with Bain in Canada, can I reapply for UK? Or is it shared recruiting and I need to wait 6months to 1year.

Applied 3 mos ago to Bain and 2 mos ago to BCG, both with referral.

No interview invite or rejection, what gives?

Bain 🐠, I have an all day interview next week with one session on the schedule focused on an Excel skills test. Any input on what this test entails?

BCG/McK🐠: Do your main offices have interview cohorts for experienced hires, or does hiring more so depend on team need? Bain seems to have rounds every 6 months...

Any kind Bain fishes here. There’s a position I am interested in applying. Want to check the role , level etc.

Does Bain digital interview mean resume cleared automated screening, or are the digital (hirevue) interviews still part of automated selection process?

I did the Hirevue digital interview screen with Bain in early November and have heard nothing thus far. Anyone else in the same boat? Does it mean anything?

NYC if it matters...