How did you know that Bain was the right company for you?
I knew Bain was the right place for me when I started meeting Bainies during recruiting. Every Bainie I met was incredibly smart, but what stood out even more was how invested they all were in mentorship and really getting to know me as a person. You spend more time with your coworkers than you do with almost anyone else, and I quickly realized these were the people I wanted to spend that time with—friendly, supportive, and fun to be around.
“Build Your Own Bain” means creating a thriving career on your own terms. How have you been able to “Build Your Own Bain?”
For me, “Building My Own Bain” has meant being able to explore and learn in different ways throughout my career so far. Straight out of college, Bain let me explore different industries and types of work, learning quickly about the biggest questions on our clients' minds. In 2021, I spent six months on an externship at Codecademy, working directly with a former Bainie and experiencing life at a fast-moving startup firsthand. More recently, Bain supported me when I took time to pursue my MBA at Stanford GSB, where I graduated in 2024.
What should candidates know?
Nailing the case interview is important, but keep in mind that Bain is looking for more than case machines. This is a people business, and you'll spend most of your time every day with your teammates and clients. Think about the "elevator test" -- would someone be okay being stuck in close quarters with you? Showing that you can crack a tough business problem is important, but doing so while being friendly, authentic, and collaborative is how you stand out.
