Associate Consultant Trainee Program (ACT)
Associate Consultant Trainee Program (ACT)
We welcome students interested in the Seoul office at all academic levels, regardless of their major, grade, or degree. Here, you will gain valuable firsthand experience in the field of consulting, along with knowledge and practical skills that you can readily apply to your future career.
Get an unparalleled consulting experience
The Associate Consultant Trainee program staffs students on real cases for a span of a few months, working as members in our integrated teams of consultants and knowledge experts. They’ll be responsible for research, data, and analysis, as well as conducting consumer and market surveys that support delivering outstanding results to our clients.
See how this opportunity can maximize your future career potential.
Study the market, solve problems, and share your analysis with your case team.
Join on your schedule. ACT is open year round.
What to expect from the ACT program
![](/globalassets/careers/images/value_prop_icon.png?width=50&height=50&mode=crop)
Sharpen your career by receiving consulting-related trainings, mock-interview sessions, 1:1 chat with Bain consultants.
![](/globalassets/careers/images/value_prop_icon.png?width=50&height=50&mode=crop)
Work on real, ongoing projects as junior members.
![](/globalassets/careers/images/value_prop_icon.png?width=50&height=50&mode=crop)
High-performing ACTs are given the benefits of reduced interview rounds during Associate Consultant interview process.
This program is designed for students at all academic levels
![](https://www.bain.com/globalassets/careers/images/internships--programs/1.4.x-act_16-9-1a.png)
Students pursuing a degree regardless of major or grade level are eligible to participate. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 2-3 consecutive months to fully experience the program. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please sign up for our ‘Curious About Associate Consultant Trainee (ACT) Program’ webinar which will take place every recruiting season.
To offer candidates a wider range of work timelines, applications are open three times a year in spring, summer, and winter.
Join us for our next ACT program
Please refer to the following details for requirements and eligibility:
Submission Deadline
- Please submit your application by Aug. 19th (Mon), 11AM (KST).
- Any application submitted after the deadline will be reviewed next recruiting season.
- If there are any problems in the process, please reach out to Recruiting.Seoul@Bain.com
Submission documents
- Resume ONLY (Please indicate your available working period - i.e. available anytime between 2024/08/21 ~ 2024/12/31.)
Requirements
- Applicants must be available to start working for minimum of 2~3 months between August 2024 and December 2024.
- Be legally eligible to work in Korea. F4 visa or above are required for foreign nationals.
Optional
- Share test scores, if applicable.
- Share additional languages and proficiency levels, if applicable.
Everything you need to know
-
I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree. Am I eligible to apply for the program?
Yes, graduates or students pursuing other degrees can all experience our Associate Consultant Trainee program.
-
Can I prepare my resume or cover letter in another language?
No, please submit all documents in English.
-
When can I re-apply for the program if my previous application process was not successful?
You may re-apply for the Associate Consultant Trainee program anytime regardless of your resume screening or interview results.
-
Can I apply to Associate Consultant Trainee program and Associate Consultant at the same time?
No, you may only apply for one position at a time. If you wish to apply to a different position, please let us know.
-
Will my Associate Consultant Trainee application be reviewed by other offices if I set my 2nd and 3rd office preferences?
No, since the Associate Consultant Trainee program is only offered in the Seoul office, other offices will not be reviewing your application. If you are interested in internship opportunities from other offices, we recommend reaching out to the recruiting teams of the corresponding offices.
-
Who should I reach out to if I have further questions about the Associate Consultant Trainee program?
Please submit any additional questions to Recruiting.Seoul@Bain.com