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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

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

  • Mar 25
    2025 Penn Undergrad Coffee Chats - In-Person

    Bain & Company invites Penn undergraduate students to meet with Bain Associate Consultants for coffee chats prior to our Spring Information Session, on Tuesday, March 25th from 10am - 2pm ET. Join us to gain insight into the the responsibilities of an Associate Consultant and learn more about the work we do at Bain. These conversations will be brief at 20 minutes each.For those of you who are interested in our Seattle office, be sure to register for a timeslot with the "Seattle Host" label! Sign up by Monday, March 24th at 9pm 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 final details prior to your selected time slot. We look forward to meeting with you on campus! 

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  • Mar 25
    2025 Penn Los Angeles Undergrad Coffee Chats - In-Person

    Bain & Company invites Penn undergraduate students to meet with Bain Associate Consultants for coffee chats prior to our Spring Information Session, on Tuesday, March 25th from 10am - 2pm ET. Join us to gain insight into the the responsibilities of an Associate Consultant and learn more about the work we do at Bain and the Los Angeles office. These conversations will be brief at 30 minutes each.Sign up by Monday, March 24th at 12pm 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 final details prior to your selected time slot. We look forward to meeting with you on campus! 

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  • Mar 25
    2025 Penn Undergrad Bain Texas Coffee Chats - Virtual

    Interested in learning more about what being a consultant is like? Join Bain in-person for 20-minute chats and learn more about Bain, consulting, and our Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant Intern roles. These chats are reserved for Penn undergraduate students who are interested in learning about a career in consulting in Dallas, Houston, or Austin.Please only sign up for ONE session with ONE Bainie this semester as we are only able to offer enough slots for each person to attend one.

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