Dear all,
I am currently preparing for a Bain written case, if anyone could offer an example (Bain style, 10 to 20 slides), I would appreciate and would not mind to pay for it.
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Hi there,
A few tips / thoughts for your upcoming Bain written case.
- Make sure you pay attention to the time allocation. Likely time will pass faster than you wish. Make sure you complete the deliverable, an 100% completed output with 80% perfection is way better than 100% perfection but only 80% completed.
- Think about your storyline before deep dive into reading, so that you can read with careful selection of what you'd want to focus. Don't get overwhelmed by all the details.
- Likely you won't have time to do 10-20 slides. 5-7 slides probably would be the right amount.
- Be prepared to do Q&A as well.
Feel free to DM if you need more info.
Best,
Emily
Bain written cases can feel very different from live interviews. That said, it’s important to set expectations: a strong Bain-style written case typically doesn’t require 10–20 slides. In fact, 5-7 slides is usually the upper bound, and even fewer if you’re told to prioritize clarity over coverage. Bain values structured thinking, crisp synthesis, and recommendation-driven slides over volume.
Your goal should be to answer the core question directly, support it with 2–3 high-impact analyses (charts/tables), and wrap with a clear next-step recommendation. Think:
- Executive summary,
- Key insight #1 (e.g., market or customer analysis),
- Key insight #2 (e.g., economics or profitability),
- Risk/consideration slide,
- Final recommendation with next steps.
Rather than chasing a big slide deck, focus on quality over quantity — clear messaging, logical structure, and tight visual layout. If you’re still looking to benchmark, I’d suggest finding a 4–6 slide PE-style investment memo or VC pitch deck to model — those are often much closer in style and tone than academic decks or massive consulting presentations. Let me know if you want help structuring a mock case or reviewing a draft.
Hope it helps!
Happy to share an example free of charge since it's a sample. Drop me a line.
But you'll benefit the most if you actually run a mock with a coach. Typically, the way I do it is that I send the written case to the candidate before the session, then we connect in the session once they've finished the slides and they can do the presentation (similar to the stucture in the actual interview). Then I can provide them with feedback on both content and presentation.
Best,
Cristian
