I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Bain & Company in Sep 2017
Interview
On campus interview. Submit a cover letter and transcript then heard back that I got a first round interview. Had two 30 minute interviews where the fist 5-10 mins was fit and the remaining 20-25 mins was a case. The cases were actually very simple (compared to the ones I'd been practicing in Case in Point), so just go in calm, so you can think logically. Be confident and know your mental math. CONFIDENCE IS KEY!!!!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in consulting and why Bain specifically?
Interviewers were really nice, but the process was difficult. Standard level cases and they expected you to take them through multiple business problems. If you practice casing frequently with multiple partners, you should be fine.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please walk me through how you would approach this case.
2 cases for R1. Pretty straightforward cases about revenue optimization opportunities. There was a little bit of market sizing but all data needed was given. No behaviorals asked in round 1 for me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What office did you choose and why? Do you have competing offers?
2 rounds, 1st round 2 small cases, not very difficult , market entry cases.
2nd long case with a deck to read and prepare answers..45 mins to read, 15 mins to answer