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What to do before joining Bain & Co.

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Hi there, MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! -------------------------------------- ... (read entire answer)
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Bain & Company South Africa Numerical/Quantitative assessment?

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Hi, I went through this a few weeks ago. What HR told you was exactly right. Practice all the concepts listed in the mail, including the table as well as use the excel sheet to learn acceptale estimation ranges. You ... (read entire answer)
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Bain & Company Milan - Business Cases

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Hi, First of all - almost all Bain cases are interviewee led. Thus you have to drive the case and you have to come to a certain number and the conclusion in the end. It may seem to you that these 2 types of cases ... (read entire answer)
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What kind of questions are asked in Bain One-Way Video Interview? Is behavioral or mini case types?

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Hi, Bain video interview is the same as a regular interview: Fit questions: Tell me about yourself, Why consulting, Why Bain Case Your questions to the interviewer You can find lot's of prep materials on th ... (read entire answer)
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