What does Bain look for when it recruits MBAs?
They need to be intelligent and have what we call “a nose for value”—an ability to spot where we can drive results for clients; second, they must know how to work in teams, both within Bain and with clients; third, they’ve got to think and act like owners. The individual who can take sharp insights and turn them into a working relationship with clients will be the most successful. How can a candidate wow you when he enters the room? Be yourself and think on your feet. You can use your B-school skills—but leave the B-school frameworks at the door. What should a candidate do to prepare for the interview? Go to www.joinbain.com—a new website filled with information not only about the opportunities here, but about how to be successful in the interview and in the long term at Bain. Talk to people on campus who have worked at Bain in the past. Take time to prep—don’t let this be the first time you’ve talked about your leadership abilities or done a case interview. Be prepared to ask tough qu
