Bain & Company

Bain & Company Graduate Interview Questions

Most graduates without an MBA applying for Bain & Company will be applying for the Associate Consultant role. MBAs are hired at the Consultant level.

Interview Process

The application process for Bain graduate jobs is as follows:

• Online application
• First round interview/assessment day
• Second round interview/assessment day
• Sometimes a third round interview

First Round Interview

For most positions, the first assessment day consists of 2 x 30 minute interviews. The structure of the interview can be broken down into:

• 3-5 personal questions
• 20-22 minutes case study questions
• 5 minutes asking the interviewer questions

Bain Case Study Questions

Bain's graduate recruitment process is based almost entirely around case study questions. You will be given a number of different scenarios and then ask what you would do in that situation.

Bain provides some examples of case study questions for you to practice on their website. To reiterate their own words:

• Case studies are based on real situations, not theoretical ones
• The purpose is to make you think through a business problem
• You want to propose a practical solution, not an academic one.
• You need to demonstrate:
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creativity
  • Common-sense