Can Bain Capital employees give a referral for Bain?

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New answer on Jan 27, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Jan 25, 2021

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Ken
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Only if they are an alumni of Bain & Co. The two companies are completely independent of each other.

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Denis
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updated an answer on Jan 27, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Never heard of that happening - if you really get a hold of a Bain Cap employee consider networking the hell out of him and other Bain Cap advisors and join them. Two companies are not connected - Mitt Romney might think differently about this but I am sure consulting and PE is one big family for him :)

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Antonello
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replied on Jan 27, 2021
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Hi,

No, they can't.

But if you have established a network in Bain Capital I'm sure you'll find alumni that could help you get a referral at Bain.

Best,

Antonello

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Ian
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
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Unfortunately not.

However, if you're speaking to Bain Capital employee and they like you, it doesn't hurt to ask if they can put you in touch with someone at Bain. Playing "tag" is a great networking technique ;)

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Clara
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
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Hello!

Unfortunately no, the two companies are different.

Cheers,

Clara

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Vlad
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
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Hi,

Nope, the two companies are not connected.

Best

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Gaurav
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
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Ken is spot on!

GB

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Henning
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replied on Jan 26, 2021
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate

No. They are different companies. Founded by the same guy, but no overlap whatsoever.

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