Why Bain?
I was interested in consulting because of the diversity of
experiences available, both in terms of the different problems and
industries you're exposed to and in terms of your role on a case.
For me, Bain was an obvious choice - not only did their client- and
results-focused approach resonate with me, but it was clear from
the start that the people were people I wanted to work with.
Everyone was super smart, friendly, and supportive - not only were
they genuinely committed to seeing you succeed, they were also a
lot of fun.
My passion at Bain and outside of the
office
I love traveling, volunteering, and languages and a Bain
opportunity allowed me to combine my passion for all three. I was
offered the option of doing a Bain-sponsored volunteer internship
before starting at Bain with the not-for-profit organization of my
choice, anywhere in the world. I chose to go to Bolivia for three
months and worked for a microfinance organization that targeted
small and medium sized businesses. There, I led a project exploring
the marketing support they offered their borrowers and
investigating the feasibility of introducing a catalogue order
system for their borrowers' products. It was an amazing experience
- the work was really interesting and as a bonus, I also got to
learn Spanish, meet a lot of interesting people, and explore some
phenomenal places in South America.
My favorite (recent) case
I am currently doing work for a chemical company, helping them
redesign and improve their selling process so that they can deliver
on their market strategy and implement the changes necessary for
success. Bain's commitment to client collaboration has been really
evident - our clients are the ones who "own" the project and our
role is to do the thinking to advise and empower them. The
experience has taught me a lot about managing people and mobilizing
change in an organization.
My perspective on diversity at Bain
Bain definitely has a commitment to diversity, which is evident in
both the people who work here and the diversity groups and
activities that Bain supports. Not only that, Bain also encourages
and supports transfers and externships, to further increase one's
exposure to different places, cultures, business models, and
whatever else. I have been continually impressed by the range of
experiences and perspectives that people have brought to Bain, and
to me, it's definitely had a positive impact on both the workplace
and the work we do.
A final thought
Working at Bain has really reinforced for me how important it is to
surround yourself with good people. The people I've met at Bain are
smart and talented - but also humble, and their commitment to their
work and to helping others develop themselves is really what's made
the experience stand out for me.
