Your years at Bain will set the stage for endless opportunities. You'll be someone who can figure out answers to the toughest decisions. And also you'll be someone who acts decisively to get things done and make an impact. Along the way, you'll build up a network of people who will prove to be a valuable source of counsel and a great group of friends.
Bain will open doors for you. You can progress within Bain and continue to sharpen your business skill set. Or you can pursue you career goals—either in business or in endeavors in the arts, education or public sector. If you choose business school or pursue another advanced degree, your Bain experience will help you succeed at the most elite programs in the world.
Bain people have extraordinary choices.
If you are convinced by our proposition, please
apply here.
Who we look for
Bain & Company is a highly-renowned global firm, and the Amsterdam office is one of the fastest growing offices. We have plenty of opportunities for outstanding individuals, all-year round:
- University graduates with no previous work experience
- Candidates with one to three years of successful business experience
- MBA graduates
- Industry hires with more than three years of successful business experience
We look for intelligent, well-rounded individuals who possess strong problem-solving skills, a history of leadership and teaming, a track record of success and above all, the passion to make a difference in everything they do. No specific business expertise is required, as Bain will tailor your introduction and training program to your needs.
Fluency in English and Dutch is a prerequisite. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage, considering the international nature of most of our assignments.
Your background
People from all kinds of backgrounds are welcome at Bain. What distinguishes those individuals who are successful at Bain is their passion for results.
We are looking for people with exceptional analytical skills. Where did you go to school? What did you study? These are important questions, but we're even more concerned about your ability to think. Can you break down problems into smaller parts and then focus on gathering the right information to hit each issue? Are you comfortable being challenged regularly by new industries and new situations?
If you can apply what you know to solving client problems, then you'll get the training you need to build on your skills and succeed here—regardless of your background.
The bottom line: Whatever your background, we're committed to helping you reach your full potential at Bain.
Application
We aim for a fast recruiting procedure. We give you the chance to receive your offer in one day!
When we invite you for case interviews, these will generally take place on a Friday at our office in Amsterdam. You will start with three case interviews with an experienced member of our consulting staff (this could be a consultant , manager or partner). When these interviews are successful you will have another two case interviews.
We invite you to send your motivation letter, curriculum vitae and study results of university and secondary school to Carolien Verboom by applying online.
Hopefully, we can either offer you a position with Bain Amsterdam or invite you back for another interview. If we do not want to continue the process at the interview day you will receive direct feedback from our side.
We encourage you to go for the ride!
Interviews
Our interview process is straightforward. It is designed to assess your skills in situations as close as possible to real work assignments. Interviews are always one on one with an experienced member of our consulting staff. Most interviews are centered on a "case." During a 30- to 40-minute discussion, you will be asked to think about a business issue—in an industry you may not be familiar with—and to develop an argument leading to a possible recommendation for the client.
When assessing your performance, your interviewer naturally takes into account your lack of specific knowledge. Rather than focusing on an answer, your interviewer will judge the structure and the quality of your reasoning, your creativity, your numeric abilities, and the quality of your interaction. You will find examples and tips about case interviews on our
global recruiting website.
