I have a 20-minute pre-screen call with a Bain Manager. What should I expect? Will there be any behavioural questions?
I have a 20-minute pre-screen call with a Bain Manager. What should I expect? Will there be any behavioural questions?
I have a 20-minute pre-screen call with a Bain Manager. What should I expect? Will there be any behavioural questions?
Hi there,
Most of the time prescreening calls involve fit only, but that's not always the case - you may also have a small case interview. Bain is not as unified worldwide as McK and BCG, so it is difficult to say which may be the case for your specific office without additional information. Your best bet is to clarify with HR.
If it is fit only, standard questions you can expect are:
Below you can find some tips for a video call:
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Yes there will! Please be prepared with your "Resume Walkthrough", "Why Consulting", and "Why Bain". Please be very ready to explain why you're interested in Bain and where you view yourself professionally.
Also, make sure to have some questions for them! Ask about their experience at the firm, where they see you fitting, etc. etc.
Resume walkthrough
Why Consulting
Ian provides a solid basis.
On top, please make sure not to have a generic Why Bain and please include why your specific office too. There are certain things I would expect a very serious-about-Bain candidate to know. Saying the culture is great and a stint in the PE ringfence is nice, paired with the office-centric model vs BCG / McK wont cut it. You want to walk and talk like a Bainie and let them know you did your homework (i.e. talking to as many people as possible). Deeds matter more than generic words.
Reach out if add'l help is required.
Best,
Denis
Hello!
Yes, it´s going to be mostly behavioural
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)
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Hey there!
The pieces of advice here are very valuable!
I would also add a couple of important things:
Good luck! And if you have any other questions, feel free to write to me!
GB
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