Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at Bain & Company with 3.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 260 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bain & Company overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bain & Company as a Consultant according to 260 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 10%
Background check: 9%
Phone interview: 8%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
Other: 4%
Drug test: 2%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bain & Company in Sep 2019
Interview
Case prep is the most important aspect. The atmosphere was friendly and professional and the Interview partners also gave some hints. I didn’t like that Bain Belgium doesn’t reimburse travel costs though, even for international candidates.
Other Consultant Interview Reviews for Bain & Company
Well organized for all rounds, encouraging interviewers, thought provoking questions, atypical case studies - more questions /case studies from real life situations. Interview buddy provided who was accessible and provided helpful feedback on case review
Interview process similar as described on company website. Two cases via remote in one day. Then in person interview that was comprised of a case interview, presentation, and behavioral interview.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Bain & Company (Boston, MA)
Interview
Very structured process with case interviews and behavioral. Most easily accessed through on campus recruiting. Very structured and helpful that timing and feedback are quick and clear, recruiting typically runs on cycles, with consultant interviews in winter
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case interviews looking for qualitative and quantitative input