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Is it possible to apply for a consultant role at bain and company directly after mba and i have 5 years of experience as a Engineer

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Lukas
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on Jul 04, 2025
~10yrs in consulting | ex-BCG Project Leader | Personalized prep & coaching | INSEAD MBA

Hi,

in other words, you want to know whether your profile (5y of engineering  plus an MBA) qualifies you to apply directly for a Consultant (post-MBA) position at Bain? 

Short answer: Yes. 

Happy to go into details on your profile in a short intro call.

Best,
Lukas

on Jul 04, 2025
Most Awarded Coach on the platform | Ex-McKinsey | 90% success rate

Yes.

To go in directly as a consultant, you either need an MBA or a PhD or 5 years of relevant work experience. It sounds like you don't only have one of these, but two of them, so you're surely well-positioned. 

If you want to be fully sure also check with the recruiter from the office you're targeting. 

Best,
Cristian

Alessa
Coach
on Jul 10, 2025
MBB Expert | Ex-McKinsey | Ex-BCG | Ex-Roland Berger

hi! 

Yes, absolutely! With 5 years of engineering experience and an MBA, you’re a strong fit for the Consultant role at Bain. They regularly hire experienced professionals post-MBA into that track. Just make sure to highlight leadership, problem-solving, and any impact-driven work during your engineering years.

Let me know if you want help with your application!

Best,
Alessa 

Mihir
Coach
on Jul 04, 2025
McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

Yes! Consultant is a post-MBA role.

Happy to help if you need support in crafting your application.

Mariana
Coach
on Jul 04, 2025
xMckinsey x Nubank | Consulting & Fintech | Clients hired by Revolut, McKinsey & more | Free intro call |

Hi there,

Yes! It helps if it is a target MBA school, if your engineering background was within a known company and if you have been a high performer and can showcase these achievements in your CV/CL (deal breaker).

Best,

Mari