How do I make sure I get the return offer at Bain? Asking for the MBA summer internship

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I’ve had interns on my teams over a handful of cycles. For me, the number one thing is showing growth over the summer. You take feedback well, you meaningfully implement that feedback, and the next time you do a task it’s always better than the last time you did it. Raise your hand when you need help, but make it clear you put good effort into figuring it out yourself first. Over time, you’re able to figure out more on your own and the help you ask for is more advanced. If you’ve meaningfully improved from where you started, it’s my expectation that will continue when you join full time.

It should probably go without saying, but do the table stakes stuff like being a team player, being polite and professional, working hard, showing interest in the topic. Those alone won’t get you an offer, but I’ve seen otherwise brilliant people blow it because of those things.

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What office is this? Some are more competitive than others, but in general: No task is beneath you, even if it is noteaking, do it well. Listen to your analysts (they are extremely smart), and try to make your managers life as easy as possible.

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