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Bain office with no need of knowing domestic language

I would like to apply to Bain, but they are not present in my country - think Eastern Europe. Are there any offices in which I can apply without knowing the domestic language? 

I have an EU passport, so I would have no problems getting a working permit there.

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on Jun 26, 2020
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Hi there,

Not sure about Eastern Europe - But Dubai and Singapore are rather international 

Almost more than half of the Dubai office doesn't speak Arabic.

I hope this helps

Khaled

Anonymous A
on Jun 26, 2020
Thanks Khaled. Do you know of any European offices (besides London) where EN is enough? Same question for Roland Berger :)
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Coach
on Jun 26, 2020
Dubai|5+ years | Activity on hold
Usually the nordics and the netherdlands - however this usually applies for more senior positions, the default for new entrants is to hire locally...I'm a big fan on the middle east, so I will shamelessly recommend the Dubai offices :)
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on Jun 27, 2020
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Hi!

In Europe the options other than UK are Nordics and NL.

-A

on Jun 28, 2020
And Belgium :)
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on Jun 30, 2020
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Hi!

I would advise you to apply to Dubai and London offices!

Best,

Anton

Ian
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on Jul 02, 2020
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Any anglophone country (i.e. England, US, Australia, etc.)

In addition to that, most international, first-world, smaller countries/city states are a safe bet. I.e. Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, some of the Nordics (depends on specific office + company but this means Scandiavia+Benelux)

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edited on Jul 09, 2020

Dear A,

Dubai, Singapore, London

Best,

André

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Clara
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on Jun 29, 2020
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Hello!

In Europe would be London and the Nordic Countries. 

Internationally, US and SEA could be good points to start, investigating VISA restrictions in a case by case. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Gaurav
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edited on Nov 11, 2020
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Hi there,

There is the list of the offices where you can apply without domestic language knowledge:

  • UK
  • Northern Europe
  • Dubai
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • USA
  • Australia

Do you need any further help? 

All the best,

GB 

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