Bain & Company interview questions

Bain is known for their relaxed and collegial atmosphere (compared with, say, McKinsey or BCG). My experience was no different. About eight college students (mostly rising juniors/seniors) were scheduled for my time slot. Each interviewee had to do two case interviews in the first round. If selected, the final round had three case interviews. When I applied, competition was tough. Around 36 people were interviewing for four positions. However, everybody at Bain, from the HR manager to the senior consultants were all a pleasure to deal with.

I am an MBA student at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Bain had an organized presence on campus with several presentations, opportunities to meet with with current employees, cocktails/dinners etc. Following this, we applied online for the positions, and a large number of people(110 or so) from school were selected for first round interviews on campus - which consisted of two back to back 45 minute case based interviews. Although the cases were analytical and challenging, the interviewers were extremely supportive and friendly through the process. I was then invited for a second and final round of interviews at the Bain office. This was a series of 3 45 min back to back - 2 case interviews and a fit interview with partners. Again, cases were challenging and made me thinking, but the interviewers were extremely encouraging. The culture of this firm is extremely collaborative and fun - that clearly comes across in any visit to the offices.