I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Bain & Company (London, England) in Jul 2024
Interview
CV, application questions, Bain SOVA test
2 interview rounds each with three interviews
First round virtual consisting of a market sizing interview, case interview and behavioral
Second round in person consisting of a presentation case and two further case interviews with an associate partner and partners
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked market sizing questions, behavioural questions like tell me a time...
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
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.