Do BCG and Bain bring in experienced hires (generalist) according to total YOE? Or one would start at the associate level regardless?e.g. I can see Mck bring people in with 1-3 YOE as BA, those with >5 YOE as Associate. However I don't see such specified in job postings from Bain and BCG. Thanks!!☺️

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Yes - should say on the experienced hires career page. Typically you see:
AC: <3 yrs
SAC : 3-5 yrs
C: 5 yrs+

Have seen these relaxed by a year or so recently if you come from a T2 consultancy

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Will be dependent on your interview performance + how well you negotiate/sell yourself

You could push to come in as an AC2 (SAC unlikely unless you also have other experience prior to the T2)

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Ours depends also on the type of experience you have. Eg have seen ppl with 2 years IB start as a new Associate; people with 2 YOE at another consulting firm start as a Sr Associate

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I agree with this but I would say 2 years IB more or less = 2 years consulting. It’s more 2 years of other stuff, especially non-business related that’s treated less favorably (and rightfully so).

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