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MBB Decision Caller

Bain interview Final Round offer decision
Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 20, 2023) is from:
Paul
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PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate
Paul
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gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2023
PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate
Hi, would second Christian here - to my knowledge there is no such rule (at least in BCG in my geo) and who will call you depends only on 1) Timing / availabliity 2) Specific office's rules on how to run the process (e. ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Interview Dress Code

Bain interview dress code
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 26, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 26, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You're safe to go business casual here! (suit with no tie). Make sure to prepare properly for this! Here's some case reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case An ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Bain informal interview

Bain interview
Most recent answer on Jul 15, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 15, 2022) is from:
Aish
Aish gave the best answer on Jul 15, 2022
Hello.   I am interviewing with Bain right now and my first round was an informal meeting with an Associate Partner. There was no case, was more around cv, the type of work I had done, how was it similar/different from ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 15, 2022 on Jul 15, 2022
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Bain Power Round

and Bain Bain Bain & Company Bain interview
Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 02, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jul 02, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It basically means it is the only round. They will make a decision after just the round of interviews. You never have to accept and offer - this is your choice. Here's some reading to get ready for the case po ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 02, 2022 on Jul 02, 2022
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Bain Final Round

and Bain associate consultant Bain & Company Bain interview Case Interview
Most recent answer on Jul 01, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 01, 2022) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Jul 01, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Congrats for moving to final round! As it has been outlined, its very similar, but : Cases you can expect are more "free riding" - less organized than the ones your found in the 1st round or most prep pages Stron ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 01, 2022 on Jul 01, 2022
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Planning to apply to Bain (Stockhom) in a couple months.

Bain interview
Most recent answer on May 04, 2022
The best answer (on May 04, 2022) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on May 04, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Is good that you are in contact with HR for sure. the only thing that I would tell you is the language, but I am guessing this came up in the conversation.  In terms of prep is totally the classic, you have 2 mai ... (read entire answer)
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on May 04, 2022 on May 04, 2022
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Bain asked for extra interview

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain Bain interview consulting Final Round finalround Partner Interview
Most recent answer on Mar 14, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2022) is from:
Maikol
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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
Maikol
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gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2022
BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
My understanding of this is that they are unsure whether to offer you a position and which position.It is likely that for some of the interviewers you have been a “reject” and now they have some doubt about your perform ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 14, 2022 on Mar 14, 2022
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Taking time to answer behavioural interview questions?

1st round interview Bain interview Behavioural Test
Most recent answer on Feb 14, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 07, 2022) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
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gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there,  this is a good question! From my point of view, most of the questions are just variations of the let's say 10 key topics that you will encounter during the FIT interview. I would thus prepare well in advance ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 14, 2022 on Feb 14, 2022
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Bain First Round Interview

Bain & Company Bain case interview Bain interview Bain middle east BainDubai First Round Middle East
Most recent answer on Dec 03, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the interview progress thus far with Bain! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Given it i ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 03, 2021 on Dec 03, 2021
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Bain Middle East (Dubai)

Bain interview
Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Regardless as to what people say, you need to be prepared for a fit interview. Will it happen? Maybe, maybe not. But, you can't predict these things (no matter what people say)! Would you rather spend the extr ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 27, 2021 on Nov 27, 2021
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Bain Stockholm Second Round

Bain interview Stockholm
Most recent answer on Oct 21, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 20, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Anna, The second rounds should be the same as the first! As in, a combination of fit + case. Of course, sometimes (based on office, timing, how you're applying, etc.) this round can be different. To be absolutely sur ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 21, 2021 on Oct 21, 2021
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Estimation question

Bain interview
Most recent answer on Aug 26, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 25, 2021) is from:
Agrim
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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
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gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
I think the best approach will be if you can share your first attempt and then we can give you better guidance on where you went right or wrong.
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on Aug 26, 2021 on Aug 26, 2021
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Tell me three things that are not mentioned in your CV

Bain interview CV personal experience interview
Most recent answer on Nov 23, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2020
Hey Elena, This is an opportunity for you to take charge and highlight key points you want to get across, so use it wisely. There are a few potential topics you can address when asked this question. Explain your m ... (read entire answer)
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