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Arguably the most employee-focused of the Big 3 strategy players, Bain is a name that will open doors for the rest of your career. That’s if you’re interested in leaving, of course: The firm invests a lot of time and energy in training and development, with the goal of growing its future leaders from within. Couple that with a glittering client roster and top-of-the-market compensation, and it’s easy to make a case for staying at Bain for the long term.
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Although it has a prestigious reputation that will burnish any resume, Bain & Company is more than a big name. Insiders say its combination of best-in-class learning opportunities, friendly culture, and generous compensation plan makes it an excellent place to launch a consulting career.
However, Bain & Company is not a good fit for consultants who don’t have high ambitions—and the commitment to back them up. Insiders take pride in working long hours on hard problems for some of the world’s most exciting clients, but they do say the company provides a better work-life balance than expected. Bain consultants have the flexibility to serve their clients in the way that works best, which means the firm accommodates a lot of different working styles.&l...
About the Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, the firm works alongside clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. Bain & Company complements its tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Its 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings its talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. Since the founding of Bain & Company in 1973, it has measured its success by the success of its clients, and proudly ...
Employee Reviews
- “One of the main reasons I like working at Bain is because it feels like I'm working with my friends. As well as have great mentors to look up to and make me feel valued.”
- “The best is the DNA where everyone wants to help each other out and doesn't take themselves too seriously, all while taking the work seriously and wanting to do great work for the client. I guess the worst is that it's not a nine to five, but I never wanted that anyway.”
- “Employee morale is often high because of the way we are encouraged to engage with each other. We have regular team coffees or lunches, go to different events in our city, and encourage lighthearted joking through memes and gifs in our group chats. Work feels far more fun than I expected in the recruiting process.”
- “Prestigious clients, inspiring challenges, phenomenal colleagues. I can't imagine a better place to build a career.”
Why Work Here
At Bain, we work with bold clients who want to define the future, not hide from it. We solve transformative challenges by working alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building our extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
We know your priorities can shift as your life changes. At every point, we make sure you have what you need for a long, productive and fulfilling career with us.
We never let one another fail. It’s a simple motto, but one we live by every day.
Getting Hired Here
- “Callback is usually within one to three days. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, has a great attitude, and loves to learn.”
- “We’re looking for candidates with great problem-solving skills, communication ability, and a collaborative working style. These candidates have typically achieved exceptional academic performance and taken campus leadership positions at the best schools in the country.”
- “We seek intellectually curious and bright people who are still down to earth.”
- “A good candidate knows a bit about Bain and will fit into the culture well.”
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