Jumpstart
Employment type
Intern (Full-Time)
Location(s)
Berlin | Düsseldorf | Frankfurt | München | Wien
Berlin | Düsseldorf | Frankfurt | München | Wien
Description & Requirements
We invite women university and PhD students to join our Jumpstart program, where you’ll collaborate with Bain consultants known for their analytical expertise and passion for results. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, gain insights into digitalization, and secure a consulting internship.
Explore Bain expertise in digitalization and innovation
Experience how strategy and innovation come together at Bain. The Jumpstart event takes place in Munich from March 27-28, 2025. You’ll participate in networking and team activities that offer a unique insight into Bain’s culture and diverse career opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to secure an internship during an exclusive selection day, with virtual interview training provided beforehand to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Secure an internship during our exclusive selection day, the first step toward an extraordinary career.
Join our Innovation & Design experts for a digital deep dive. Practice agile thinking and get inspired.
Explore our motto, "A Bainie never lets another Bainie fail," and discover exciting Bain career paths.
Engage in team activities and gain insights into the daily work of our consultants.
Accelerate your career with an internship
Gain insight into strategy consulting and experience true team collaboration.
Receive a personal mentor for your professional growth and access diverse training opportunities.
Get to know Bainies who will support you on your career path and help you forge valuable connections.
How to apply for this program
Jumpstart is open to exceptional women university students in their fourth Bachelor semester or higher, as well as PhD students from all fields of study.
Apply now
Submit your application by February 9, 2025. Please make sure to include all of the following documents:
- CV including grades
- High school diploma
- Any university certificates
- Work references if available
- Cover letter is optional
- As your office preference, please indicate any location(s) in Germany and Austria.
Please expect to hear back from us in the beginning of March.
Everything you need to know
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Who can apply for Jumpstart?
We are looking for outstanding women talent: university students (from the fourth Bachelor semester onwards) and PhD candidates from any field of study who are interested in joining Bain as an intern in a German or Austrian office location. In addition to excellent grades and outstanding analytical skills, you should have some practical experience. If you have already gained experience abroad, this is an advantage.
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In what language should my application documents be?
Documents can be in English or German.
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What language will be spoken at the event?
We are planning to host the event in German or English depending on the background of our participants.
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Will Bain cover any costs?
Bain will cover travel costs from European countries. Accommodations, food, and drinks served at the event will be free.
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Can I apply for a foreign Bain office?
No. Jumpstart addresses candidates with an interest in doing an internship in a German or Austrian office location.
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Can I apply for a position at Bain even if I haven’t been invited to Jumpstart?
Sure! We encourage participants to apply to our roles.
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How can I best prepare for the interviews?
Our tip: "Practice makes perfect." You should prepare yourself for structuring concepts, mental arithmetic, and business judgment. It is also worthwhile to take a look at the daily newspapers. You can find some case studies on our website. In addition, many applicants use training platforms such as squeaker.net or Preplounge. We also go into detail on this topic in our virtual interview training ahead of the event.
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Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions regarding your application process or something else, feel free to contact Patricia Kilmey. Get in touch with her via the e-mail address meetus@bain.com or via telephone +49 1515 8080259.
