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After completing an online assessment, there were 2 first-round case studies followed by 2 second-round case studies and fit interview. There were healthcare cases and often comparisons between lines of business or competitors.
Two cases, pretty standard profitability/market sizing, wasn't as hard as regular cases that I practiced so you really have to be excellent to stand out, math was pretty easy. Pretty standard behavioral questions, make sure you have good answers to why Bain
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bain & Company (Bangkok) in Jan 2025
Interview
Two rounds of back to back case studies (30 minutes each). Relatively straightforward cases involving Market Strategy and Acquisition Strategy. Some bar chart analysis and they expect you to ask questions. Use CasePrep and you will do great.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A case about a Carpet Sales company looking to expand its product into China: graphs presented included current market cap in China, and time charts about trends in sales of the company over time—calculations about percentages and critical thinking.