Category: Bain

Bain Sova Test: What Is It & How To Prepare

The Bain Sova test is a new component of the Bain application process used to screen candidates before moving them on to live case interviews. This is a comprehensive psychometric test designed by Bain in partnership with Sova, which is a UK-based recruiting software and talent assessment company. It aims to test a candidate’s numerical…

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Delay Consultant Hiring (MBA) Start Dates to 2024

Breaking consultant hiring news - the future for MBA hires at top consulting firms appears uncertain. First reported by the Wall Street Journal, renowned consulting firms McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group are postponing start dates for some of their new MBA recruits to 2024. Let's look at the factors behind…

Consulting to Product Management

Consulting to Product Management - can it be done? Cara Jefferson (and others before her) showed that it can. If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you! We're excited to featured Cara's story, because not only did she break into consulting at Bain & Company, but she then transitioned…

How to Get a Consulting Job at Bain With a Low GPA

Can you get a consulting job with a low GPA? Edward Collinson did it, breaking into Bain & Company from a non-target school. With the odds stacked against him, how did he do it? Not only a low GPA but coming from a non-core university program? We wanted to hear for ourselves, so we brought…

Sources: Bain Involved in Today’s Meta Layoffs

Meta announced sweeping layoffs on November 9, 2022 impacting 11,000 employees (13% of its workforce). While much has been written about the company's recent struggles - both due to its own operational & strategic blunders and due to the impact of a higher interest rate environment - not much is known about the role of…

Pranav’s Journey From Bain To B-School to BCG (Podcast)

In this episode, we interview Pranav Aggarwal who brings a unique perspective to the table having worked for both Bain and BCG. Pranav shares: Why he left Bain (2:18) His decision-making framework for choosing an MBA program (3:41) Advice for internationals wanting to break into consulting in the U.S. (7:27) Differences between Bain and BCG…

Bain Partner Hernan Saenz on Performance Improvement (Podcast)

In this episode, we interview Hernan Saenz, Global Head of Bain's Performance Improvement practice. Hernan - with 25 years of experience at Bain - shares what businesses need to do to succeed in turbulent economic waters. He also shares why he has stayed with Bain for 2+ decades, about the Latinx at Bain affinity group,…

Bain Acquisitions in Brazil and APAC Bolster Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

Bain & Company has kicked off 2022 with two international acquisitions: Asia-Pacific-based ArcBlue (procurement advisory) and Brazil-based Spike SpA (advanced analytics). This shows where Bain is choosing to invest and deepen its capabilities. You can expect Bain to be hiring in the areas of analytics and procurement in those regions. What do these acquisitions mean…

Bain Online Test: Overview & How to Prepare

Did you apply for a position at Bain & Company and receive an email from a recruiter asking you to take a test? The Bain Online Test is becoming the first hurdle to clear in the interview process with the firm. While our data tells us the Bain Online Test is not employed in every…

Bain BEL Program

Bain BEL (Building Entrepreneurial Leaders) is an internship program for students interested in a consulting job at Bain who come from underrepresented backgrounds. The Bain BEL program helps students develop the skills they need to land a job at a top consulting firm. College sophomores can apply to BEL for an immersive summer internship experience.…