Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite segnalazione di un dipendente. La procedura ha richiesto 3 mesi. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Bain & Company (Dubai)
Colloquio
Two 45-minute 1st round case interviews that were conducted via phone with two Managers from the office. A few get to know you questions followed by a short case. Questions were not easy and you had to really think on your feet. The key is to sound organized whatever you say and use a structure (which may change) throughout the entire case. At the end there was time for questions. Have a lot of THOUGHTFUL questions prepared...not questions you can get an answer to on the website. They are interviewing you to see if you could be a consultant. Think like a consultant and ask questions consultants are interested in.
The final round was held in the office and consisted of three one-on-one interviews with a Manager and then two Partners. The interview with the Manager was surprisingly the hardest of the three. The case didn't go perfectly so I was a little worried about it. The interviews with the Partners had a very informal feel. With one of them we just talked about Bain, consulting, the region and life for the better part of 40 minutes. Finally at the end he talked to me about a case he did and asked me a couple questions. Partners are really looking for different things than everyone else. They want to see if you present yourself well, are professional, and client-friendly. I think Bain (perhaps more than McK or BCG) assumes they've tested your analytical and quant skills sufficiently in previous rounds. Bain is much more concerned about cultural fit than the others. Having interviewed with all three, I will say that I think Bain's cases are relatively easier.
Domande di colloquio [3]
Domanda 1
Should a bank enter the residential mortgage market? If so, how?
A government entity has hired Bain to do a study on strategic economic development in a particular region of the country. What should the objectives be of this study and how would you structure the study?
Three rounds of interviews, generally 2 rounds in person or remote with live consultants. Each round involves a 2-3 case interviews each, which generally also include a set of behavioural questions.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Bain & Company (Zürich, Zürich)
Colloquio
Drei Interviewrunden, je ein Interviewer: zwei englischsprachige Case Studies (Interviewer-geführt, strukturiert) sowie Personal Fit mit situativen Fragen ohne CV-Bezug - keine Angaben zu Praktika oder Uni gefragt. Stattdessen Reaktionsfragen à la „Wie würdest du in Situation XYZ reagieren?". Mit solider Vorbereitung nichts Unerwartetes. Alle Interviewer sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen — angenehme, entspannte Atmosphäre throughout.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Bain & Company (Bruxelles)
Colloquio
2 rounds of 3 interviews.
The first round includes a fit interview.
All interviews feel very relaxed, but they still expect you to move through the case fast and in a structured way.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
How would you handle a client who is feeling anxious/fearful?