Associate Consultant Trainee Program (ACT)
Description & Requirements
We welcome students interested in the Seoul office at all academic levels, regardless of their major, grade, or degree. Here, you will gain valuable firsthand experience in the field of consulting, along with knowledge and practical skills that you can readily apply to your future career.
Get an unparalleled consulting experience
The Associate Consultant Trainee program staffs students on real cases for a span of a few months, working as members in our integrated teams of consultants and knowledge experts. They’ll be responsible for research, data, and analysis, as well as conducting consumer and market surveys that support delivering outstanding results to our clients.
See how this opportunity can maximize your future career potential.
Study the market, solve problems, and share your analysis with your case team.
Join on your schedule. ACT is open year round.
What to expect from the ACT program
Sharpen your career by receiving consulting-related trainings, mock-interview sessions, 1:1 chat with Bain consultants.
Work on real, ongoing projects as junior members.
High-performing ACTs are given the benefits of reduced interview rounds during associate consultant interview process.
How to apply for this program
Students pursuing a degree regardless of major or grade level are eligible to participate. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 2-3 consecutive months to fully experience the program. To offer candidates a wider range of work timelines, applications are open three times a year in spring, summer, and winter.
Join us for our next ACT program
Please refer to the following details for requirements and eligibility:
Submission deadline
- Please submit your application by Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 11AM (KST)
- Any application submitted after the deadline will be reviewed during the next recruiting season
- If you experience any technical issues during the process, please contact Recruiting.Seoul@Bain.com
Submission documents
- English Resume ONLY
- must include your overall GPA
- must include available working period
Requirements
- Applicants must be available to work for a minimum of 2-3 months at any time between December 2025 and April 2026
- Full-professional fluency in Korean
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Korea. F4 visa or above are required for foreign national
Optional
- Share test scores, if applicable in your resume
- Share additional languages and proficiency levels, if applicable in you resume
Upcoming Webinar Details
- Seoul office will be hosting a virtual information session on Dec. 2, 2025, 2PM (KST) introducing our Associate Consultant Trainee program
- You'll get the detailed invitation after the RSVP. Please register to our information webinar by Dec. 1, 6PM (KST)
Frequently asked questions
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I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree. Am I eligible to apply for the program?
Yes, graduates or students pursuing other degrees can all experience our Associate Consultant Trainee program.
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Can I prepare my resume in another language?
No, please submit all documents in English.
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When can I re-apply for the program if my previous application process was not successful?
You may re-apply for the Associate Consultant Trainee program anytime regardless of your resume screening or interview results.
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Can I apply to both the Associate Consultant Trainee program and the Associate Consultant role at the same time?
No, you may only apply for one position at a time. If you wish to apply to a different position, please let us know.
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Will my Associate Consultant Trainee application be reviewed by other offices if I set my 2nd and 3rd office preferences?
No, since the Associate Consultant Trainee program is only offered in the Seoul office, other offices will not be reviewing your application. If you are interested in internship opportunities from other offices, we recommend reaching out to the recruiting teams of the corresponding offices.
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Who should I reach out to if I have further questions about the Associate Consultant Trainee program?
Please submit any additional questions to Recruiting.Seoul@Bain.com
