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, differentiation from other firms, etc.? Atlanta office and Specialist role fwiw

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Crazy supportive and non-competitive culture. What this means is that the very best are rewarded less than ours direct competitors, but those that need more coaching are given time to learn and grow and a tremendous amount of support to do so. The firm tries really hard to make you successful but the bar is also very high.

likesmart

I agree with everything my colleague above said, combined with a much tighter not culture than our competitors. We have a much stronger office culture, and generally speaking most Bainies have many close friends from the office that regularly hang out with outside of work. I 100% picked Bain for the people.

To the collaborative point above, a part of the firms ethos is A Bainie never lets another Bainie fail, and this is really lived at Bain.

likeuplifting

Agreeing with the two Bainies above. “A Bainie never lets another Bainie fail” is really true - not recruiting BS 😊

I’ve also been incredibly impressed by how strong our culture is even globally; the camaraderie holds. Expectations are high but you’re given the support and chances to grow and reach them.

Can’t speak to differentiation vs other firms since I’ve only done consulting here, but most likely, colleagues here hang out outside of work more than your typical consulting firm. Case work is demanding for sure but I think you’ll find more work/life balance in a specialist role (which one are you interviewing for?).

People across the firm (client facing or not) are very professional and polite with those in other departments, though most of the bonding will happen within your department. That said, company global offsites, local office offsites, weekly happy hours, and holiday events are all meant to facilitate culture across departments and functions. I’ve heard Atlanta is pretty tight.

likehelpful

Wow never heard “Bainie” before

Related Posts

Where’s the best consultancy to work at for digital people? Who has a great culture and supports there people? Convince me why I should work at your company.

like

When is a 3 page resume acceptable?

likefunny

Has anyone here used a professional resume service? Would recommend again or not worth it?

like

Gotta love losing a referral bonus because the person didn’t show up their first day & decided not to quit their old job 🤯

likeuplifting

When will the salary be credited in Optum.

like

Bain & Company To consultants at MBB’s, Roland Berger, OW, Kearney, Arthur D.Little. When does the openings starts for Junior position.
As I’m checking out for vacancies, I can’t see any at the moment. Usually there’s a timing for when do they open. Any idea? Bain & Company McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Kearney Roland Berger Oliver Wyman Arthur D. Little Limited

like

Any insights on BX London? Specifically the credit platform (ie the ex GSO guys). Culture/comp/near term roadmap?

like

Hey fishes, can anyone tell me what is the notice period in BDO Rise ?

Hour long first round interview with a MM consultant friendly PE firm next week — should I expect a model? Or are they likely to fill that hour primarily with behavioral and random technical questions?

Also, if I blow it, is there any risk of burning the bridge with the HH?

like

Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!

likesmart

How feasible is it transition out of litigation / insurance coverage to more of an in house generalist role?I have some recent transactional experience and used to be a judicial clerk.

like

Just accepted a position in legal compliance at a F50 company. If I leave in a few years to get an LLM in a field I’m passionate about, would that make transitioning back to law more feasible?

like
like
like

Looking for a referral (product companies) for below skill sets. 1 month np left.

Yoe- 8
skills - Java, Microservices, Springboot, docker, aws, familiar with angular

like

Hey Folks,

What are the roles of level 9 at
Accenture UK for a cloud data engineer?
How much of technical works and lead roles will be expected by Level 9 .
Is there a chance to stay remote or occasional travel kind of positions ?

Thank you

like

LTI is Hiring for below Oracle - BU positions

Need immediate to 30 days joiners only

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai/Pune/Hyderabad/Chennai

JDE CNC
YOE :4 - 10 Yrs
Skill : CNC

JDE Finance Functional
YOE: 4 - 10 Yrs
Skill : FUNCTIONAL-FINANCE

OCC (Oracle Commerce cloud)
YOE: 4 - 10 Yrs
Skill :OCC

Oracle Flexcube
YOE :4 - 10 Yrs
Skill: FLEXCUBE

Oracle CPQ CLoud
3-5 years of experience in Oracle CPQ Implementation & Support
location - Mumbai

Interested plz DM with job codes

Post Photo
like

In the last week of december, do we have something like a global shutdown like deloitte usi? or do we have to exhaust our leaves during that time?

like

Volkswagen - 20 LPA CTC
Bosch - 20 LPA CTC

YOE - 5
Tech - SAP ABAP

Volkswagen has S4HANA project and Bosch has ECC project. I am thinking of Volkswagen.

Need your suggestions.

More Posts

Hey, I am looking for a role of Food and Beverage attendant in hotels. If you hear of anything within your own network that you think might fit the bill, I’d so appreciate if you could send a heads up my way. Thanks

like

How do you negotiate rent in lease renewal in a luxury apartment? Or is there really no way to do that? For context, it’s a luxury apartment complex in West New York, NJ. Any tips and tricks would be very helpful!

like

Corgi puppy cuteness! Better than an aspirin!
Wishing all 🐠 bowl dog lovers the BEST weekend! 🐾

Post Photo
likeuplifting

That International Women’s Day logo isn’t deserving of the day & the women it celebrates. Can one of the talented women here please give it the love it deserves and re-design it? I would but...🙋‍♂️

like

Help! What the hell was I think switching to transactional real estate with a small corporate component? 😳 I feel so rushed all the time, like I can’t get a second to focus and these documents are endlesssss and boringggg. I’m a second year in a mid sized firm that pays close to big law and works opposing big law. Words of inspiration or wisdom, please.

like

Hey, I am looking for an Angel investor to invest in our idea. Can someone help me to connect with the person.

like

What are resources to become a better strategist?

like

Any recommendations in Morocco? Never been and haven’t done a ton of research so anything would be helpful!

like

Going to Iceland for 10 days in the summer. Anyone had a great experience with a campervan or are hotels along the way a better approach?

like
like

Good morning for daleandson security guards I hope everyone have a very good Thanksgiving this year

Does anyone have the link to the newly adjusted cohort spreadsheet?

like

Asking for a friend but also have concerns myself - What’s the consulting recruiting thoughts on a second, or third degree from campus recruiting? For example someone went to a big state U for undergrad but got a master (non-mba) or phd from a lvy?

like

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

like

Bahamas this week. Any fun recommendations?
Staying at bahamr grand hyatt

Anyone else working because they're bored?

likefunnyhelpful

I just submitted my application for provisional status for domestic credential evaluation! Weirdly so exciting, and I know, the worst has yet to come, so really naive too. Does anyone have a study schedule they recommend? I requested my Becker materials last night.

like

Creative ways to respond to customer concerns without sounding scripted?

like

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

like

Hi Fishes,

Which one is better to join for DevOps profile?

BOLD Technology Systems
Fidelity International

Please share your views w.r.t these firms as well.

like

Additional Posts in All Things MBB

McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group McKinsey & Company What’s the culture like at your respective Pittsburgh offices? Which practices are the strongest? Which practices do you see expanding/growing in the next 5-10 years?

Yinzer looking to make their way back home after a couple of years. Thanks!

like

Are ppl worried about being on the bench esp when there aren’t a lot of projects in the pipeline? New hire here about to be up for staffing for the first time and sentiment at my firm seems to be worried/fearful about being unstaffed. Is it actually worrisome to be on the bench in this environment or is this just a product of highly ambitious over achievers worrying about not being constantly utilized?

like

what formulas to memorize for case interview?

at first i thought we just needed to know the bare basics (e.g. profitability; break-even), but i was just given a discount rate question in a mock and didn't know what to do with it lol

like

If the candidate doesnt finish the case on time during interview, is it a automatic rejection?

like

Is chrome river not working for anyone else? I can’t upload images for some reason

like

Diversity quota is real: both for B-School admissions/scholarships and MBB recruiting.

Readers be warned. Your skills don’t matter as much as you think.

That is all.

like

How long does it take to hear back from McKinsey after applying for an experienced position? I applied on 3.11 and haven’t heard back and the status says in progress. Is that a bad sign? TIA

like

McKinsey & Company I am joining the McKinsey & Company Boston office in late July and searching for housing in the meantime. If I could get some insight on the ratio of days in the office vs work from home that would be super helpful!

If I need to come into the office regularly I will try to find a place close by.

like

Starting as a graduate VA at Boston Consulting Group Platinion soon. Any tips to get the offer and have a good time ?

like

McKinsey & Company Is McK expense policy the same worldwide or region dependant? McKinsey & Company

For fish in Europe, BCG Principal or Bain Associate Partner ?

Networking: I’m trying to build a network with MBB employees but I’m searching for roles in another country where I’ve got minimal school connections. Should I start by building a network in my home country and ask them if they can put me in touch with someone in my target location? Or just go straight to people in my intended location with cold requests/emails? Thoughts and views welcome!

like

Do you hear anything after a Bain sova assessment in any case?

like

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

likefunny

Bain & Company What happened last year to EY-Parthenon that quite a few partners in Boston office left for Bain, even the EYP Boston head? Bain & Company

like

Any idea if these comp increases will make it to Canada?

like

How easy is it to lateral from Bain to McK/BCG? About to join Bain post-PhD in a few months. Really interested in life science/biopharma but there’s not much work in it here and nervous I won’t be able to exit to that industry. Are there any other options besides lateraling? Also is there a set amount of time to wait before I could try?

like

If you crushed your first two interviews, but did not too stellar on the third, will you get rejected?

Looking to move to BCG from Bain with ~1 year Bain exp and ~ 1 year industry

Has anyone done the move? How did you apply and how has it been?

Hello everyone! I would like to apply to MBB as an experienced hire from big 4 for a post MBA position. Do you think this is a good time to apply or I should wait given the economic situation? Thank you for your answer :)

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal