I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Bain & Company (London, England) in Jan 2019
Interview
The process was custom made for the Israel Recruitment Process, but there are common elements.
The Interview sessions were divided for 2 days, each day 3 interviews.
The first session:
1 - Fit interview: 45 minutes divided for 8 questions regarding past experiences and future dealing situations. This interview was with a Manager.
2 - market size interview - market estimation question about 25 minutes and then a few minutes on personal questions. This interview was with an AC
3 - Full case interview - 35 minutes for the case and 5-10 minutes for personal questions. This interview was with a Consultant.
The second session:
2 full case interviews and fit questions with 2 different partners.
1 writing case \ slides interview and fit questions with a partner as well.
The process was really professional, the HR team was helpful along the way and the company hospitality was overwhelming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Bain?
Tell me about a time you faced a blocked road and how did you overcome it?
2 cases for R1. Pretty straightforward cases about revenue optimization opportunities. There was a little bit of market sizing but all data needed was given. No behaviorals asked in round 1 for me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What office did you choose and why? Do you have competing offers?
2 rounds, 1st round 2 small cases, not very difficult , market entry cases.
2nd long case with a deck to read and prepare answers..45 mins to read, 15 mins to answer
Three rounds of interviews, generally 2 rounds in person or remote with live consultants. Each round involves a 2-3 case interviews each, which generally also include a set of behavioural questions.