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Resume Screening at Bain

Hi, at most consulting firms, the CV screening is done by the consulting staff and not the human resource department. I was wondering which level employees (Associate, Team Leader, Manager, Pricinpal, Partner) do the initial screening at Bain.

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Mehul
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on Aug 22, 2024
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Typically, in depth screening is completed by the ACs / Consultants at the office that you are looking to apply to once you have made it past the initial filters. HR will assist in the process but it is primarily done by alumni of your school at the office that you are looking to apply to if you are from a school that has alumni there. If not, there is a separate group that will evaluate your application. 

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on Nov 05, 2015

I have not worked at Bain or interviewed there so this more of a general answer.  I have worked at McKinsey and Deloitte.   Did a ton of recruiting at Deloitte.    This is how it used to be done

Who does resume screening depends on level.  

  • For Analyst level, an Analyst volunteer team used to do it and help HR
  • For Associate level, then Assoicates volunteer used to do it
  • For Experienced hires, HR does screening with guidance from consultants who volunteer their time to help. usually at the level or above what the applicant applies
on Aug 23, 2024
I don't know how it is at Bain because I have never worked here, but in my company, CV screening is done by the human resources department, specifically HR, and interviews are conducted by the relevant department's management.
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Coach
on Nov 03, 2015

Dear all,

in Mck from Busyness Analyst to Enagement Manager, I never did CV screening. It's part of HR process

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on Nov 03, 2015
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Hi,

In general, at Bain the CV screening is done by the recruiting office, which is part of the HR dept, but it can vary from office to office.

Best regards,

Thomas

on Nov 03, 2015

I have a friend at Bain London who is an Associate consultant, he told me recently that they do the first round of screening for CVs.

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on Nov 03, 2015

A more apt question would be - Who would review the CV for the following levels?

1. Associate Consultant

2. Consultant

3. Case Team Leader

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on Nov 03, 2015
Seasoned banking and management consulting leader; 15+ experience in Asia Pacific; INSEAD MBA; Chartered Accountant

In McKinsey, CV screening is done by the recruitment team, who then share it relevant office partners to start Organising interviews.

edited on Oct 01, 2018

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Gaurav
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on Nov 20, 2020
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Hi there,

It depends on the offices. Where did you apply?

Usually HR and Recruitment departments makes the CVs screening.

All the best,

GB 

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