What to Expect

What to Expect

We’re interested in attracting the widest range of candidates possible, so the questions we ask will focus on competencies that matter to your role. We want to get to know you, you to get to know us (you should be interviewing us, too), and to look for key competencies we know make you successful here.

APPLYING

But wait, what is management consulting?

For those unfamiliar, it’s a big term for a simple idea: it’s when a company helps other companies solve problems. Our consultants provide that advice, and every employee here has a role to play in that process. Each discipline has its own career track, and the group you apply to will put you in touch with a diverse set of smart people to help.

What successful candidates do

To us, there’s no prototypical candidate, just as there is no “right” answer to an interview question. That said, a good way to show your interest is doing your research. It always looks great when candidates know the backgrounds of the people they’ll talk to, and what they’ll do in the role.

INTERVIEWS

Preparing for interviews

Whatever role you apply for, the interview process is designed to assess the skills unique to that job. Some interviews are conversational, others are technical. If you’re applying as a consultant, you'll solve realistic client problems. Other groups might work through a scenario. But we'll never ask you to memorize and recite material, because, that’s no fun, and we're more interested in knowing how you think.

Resources for students

Currently enrolled? About to graduate? Just graduated? There’s a position for you. Contact an on-campus recruiter to learn about when to apply for internships and other roles.

EXPLORE STUDENT RESOURCES
Upcoming events

Let's meet.

Find an event near you, in person or virtual, and get a peek into the work we do.

  • Apr 25
    2025 UC Berkeley Sophomore/Junior Coffee Chats - In-person

    Bain & Company invites all sophomore and junior recruits interested in our 2026 Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant Internship positions to meet with Bain San Francisco consultants for in-person coffee chats. Join us to gain insight into the environment of the San Francisco office and learn more about the AC and ACI positions. To ensure that everyone gets a chance to ask their questions, please sign-up for only one chat. You will receive a confirmation email with final details prior to your selected time slot. We look forward to meeting with you!

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  • Apr 25
    2025 Stanford Sophomore/Junior Coffee Chats - Virtual

    We will be hosting virtual coffee chats for those interested in our 2026 full-time and internship positions. If you are graduating by June 2027, you are eligible for our 2026 Associate Consultant Internship position. If you are graduating by June 2026, you are eligible for our 2026 Associate Consultant position.Please only sign up for one coffee chat slot. 

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  • Apr 25
    2025 DC Undergrad Small Group Chats - Virtual

    Bain & Company invites sophomores and juniors to meet with Bain Associate Consultants from the DC office for virtual small group chats on April 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET. Join us to gain insight into the environment of the DC office and the responsibilities of a Bain Associate Consultant. These are 25-minute conversations with 1 Bainie and up to 3 students.Sign up by April 11 at 11:59pm ET to secure a conversation. To ensure that everyone gets a chance to ask their questions, please sign-up for only one chat. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link prior to your selected time slot. We look forward to meeting you virtually!

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