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Anonymous A
on Nov 23, 2021
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Bain Middle East (Dubai)

Hi,

I have an interview with the Bain Dubai office this week, but I am not aware of the interview process. I have got two 40-mins interviews in my first round. Will there be a FIT interview within that duration that as well?

Also, what to expect in Round 2 if I clear this round?

Thanks!

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Ian
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on Nov 24, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Regardless as to what people say, you need to be prepared for a fit interview.

Will it happen? Maybe, maybe not. But, you can't predict these things (no matter what people say)!

Would you rather spend the extra time to be ready for fit and it no happen, or not prepare for it and it does happen?

For round 2, also expect any combination of case, fit, and market sizing.

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Clara
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on Nov 24, 2021
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Hello!

Congrats! Fingers crossed for you. 

A few weeks or months ago I would suggested 100% to have FIT really ready, but now they have changed the approach and Bain is not doing the classical FITs sometimes!

In any case, I would try to be ready. 

If you want to deep dive on the topic, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates.

Furthermore, you can find a Expert Article on PreLounge fully dedicated to Behavioural questions, one of the key building blocks of FIT: 

https://www.preplounge.com/en/behavioral-interview-questions

In adition to that, you can find 2 free cases in the PrepL case regarding FIT preparation (motivational quesitons and Intro & CV questions:

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Francesco
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on Nov 24, 2021
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Hi there,

1) Will there be a FIT interview within that duration that as well?

Yes, in Dubai they usually ask fit questions during the round (in other offices instead that’s not always the case).

2) Also, what to expect in Round 2 if I clear this round?

You should get the same structure: fit+case+your questions.

In case you need help please feel free to PM me, I helped several candidates for Bain Dubai and know 20+ real questions asked there.

Best,

Francesco

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Oussama
on Nov 24, 2021
Hello Francesco,
Thank you for your response.

In fact, I had Bain Dubai's first round yesterday for an associate consultant position and there was no fit portion. I noticed that both of my cases were a bit easy cases, conventional with no complicated chart analysis or maths. I have my final round tomorrow and I'd like to know if I should expect more difficult questions or more conventional but with the interviewer challenging me for each question.

Thanks and best,

Oussama
Anonymous A
on Nov 24, 2021
Hey Oussama, how long after your interview did you hear back from Bain? I just had my interview.
Francesco
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on Nov 24, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Oussama, thanks for sharing. That’s good to know, I helped a candidate for Bain Dubai 1 month ago (post MBA position) and she got fit questions in both first and final round, possibly there was a change in the meantime or maybe it’s due to the different seniority. In terms of what to expect in the final, I would recommend this: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-2nd-round-interview-tips-11143. For other questions please feel free to PM me. Best, Francesco
Oussama
on Nov 24, 2021
Hey anonymous,
I finished my interviews yesterday evening. Heard back today morning.
Good luck,
Oussama
Oussama
on Nov 24, 2021
Thank you Francesco, I'll definitely check the topic.

Thank you,
Oussama
Anonymous A
on Nov 25, 2021
Hey Oussama,
I hope your interview went well. I had my interview yesterday, but haven't heard back from them yet. I think the interview went well, but now I am stressing out. Can you tell me a bit about round 2 and its format and difficulty level? thanks!
Oussama
on Nov 24, 2021

Hello, 

 

Just took the same interviews yesterday, there is no fit at all. You start directly with the case.

 

Best,

 

Oussama

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Anonymous B
on Dec 13, 2021
Hi Oussama,

Hope your round 2 interviews went well! May you please provide me with some advice on how to approach it? Were there any oddball questions / what were the cases like

Thanks!
Pedro
Coach
on Nov 27, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

Usually there will be a short fit section (5-10 mins, and mostly on the tell me about yourself, why consulting, why bain), but Bain is more and more moving away from that process and going directly to the case part of the interview.

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