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Recruitment Process in Bain

I got an email from Bain for job opportunity and it states that if you're interested in this job profile then acknowledged along with CV. I did the same However, I still don't get any replies from the HR that i am selected or not. 

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on Nov 05, 2021
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Hi there,

The recruiting process takes some time, so you will have to wait a bit to get a reply.

If you don’t hear back after a few weeks, you have two main options to followup:

  1. Look for someone that can refer you ex-post. If they have not screened yet your application, it could help to get noticed. You can find more on referrals here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176
  2. Reach out to HR. They won’t probably be able to provide feedback. But at least, they may be able to provide a timeline for when they will communicate results. I would call rather than send an email

Best,

Francesco

Hagen
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on Nov 04, 2021
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Hi there,

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

  • First of all, would it be possible if you could elaborate a little bit more on what has happened since it seems to be rather hard to understand what happend?
  • Generally speaking, you should always receive a confirmation e-mail after having applied to a role with Bain. In case you have not (and you have also checked your e-mail spam folder), I would advise you to get in touch with the local recruiting department to confirm your application.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your upcoming interviews with Bain, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

on Nov 04, 2021
Hello Hagen! Actually i am struggling that I'm selecting or not in Bain as i got an email from the HR for job opportunity and i applied the same over email. It's being 2-3 weeks i didn't get any confirmation or emails that I'm selected or not.
Hagen
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on Nov 07, 2021
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Hi Vitika, I understand. In this case, maybe wait another week (and also please check your e-mail spam folder), call them and politely ask whether they have received your application. You do not want to come off pushy but at the same time, you need to make sure they actually received your application.
Ian
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on Nov 04, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

How long ago did you receive this email and reply?

You'll need to wait at least a few weeks for them to process your application.

Anonymous A
on Nov 04, 2021
Hi Ian! It's being a week ago. I didn't receive any email or calls for an interview.
on Nov 07, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi!

It takes some time! Send a follow-up if you don't hear back within a couple of weeks.

Good luck,

Anto

Pedro
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edited on Nov 04, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

What is the question, exactly, and can you provide a bit more detail?

on Nov 04, 2021
Hi Pedro! Actually I got an email from Bain for job application which mentioned that if you're interested then acknowledged that email along with CV and same i was sent to the HR. However, I did'nt get any replies or confirmation that I am selected or not.
Pedro
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on Nov 05, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session
HR processes sometimes take a long time. The good thing about MBB is that they never / almost never drop the ball. Unlike many companies, they will give you an answer.

One week to reply is a very short timeframe. They process this in batches, and then consultants usually only go through the CV decks on fridays. Expect 2-3 weeks as the standard.
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