I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Bain & Company in Oct 2014
Interview
The interview process was a two-stage ordeal with various Bain consultants. Based mainly on cases drawn from consultants' previous experience, the interview was dynamic, challenging and fun. I had heard all over that Bain interviewers do a great job of actually working with you to move the case forward, rather than letting you flounder. While you can still tell when you've tripped up, it does actually feel like you have support.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was given a medical company merger case: Should Company A partner with Company B?
Three rounds of interviews, generally 2 rounds in person or remote with live consultants. Each round involves a 2-3 case interviews each, which generally also include a set of behavioural questions.
Drei Interviewrunden, je ein Interviewer: zwei englischsprachige Case Studies (Interviewer-geführt, strukturiert) sowie Personal Fit mit situativen Fragen ohne CV-Bezug - keine Angaben zu Praktika oder Uni gefragt. Stattdessen Reaktionsfragen à la „Wie würdest du in Situation XYZ reagieren?". Mit solider Vorbereitung nichts Unerwartetes. Alle Interviewer sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen — angenehme, entspannte Atmosphäre throughout.
2 rounds of 3 interviews.
The first round includes a fit interview.
All interviews feel very relaxed, but they still expect you to move through the case fast and in a structured way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a client who is feeling anxious/fearful?
